Regaring brake shoe arcing, I witnessed this is trade school between 1971 and 1973. Our shop teachers were from the old school:timing by ear, feeler gauges for points, manual tire changers and a shoe arcing machine. We were replacing the drum brakes on a Ford (sorry folks, I was weak) and oversize shoes were sent to us by the parts store. There was no time to find standard shoes so the arcing machine was readied. 5 or 6 students stood and watched as the shop teacher used the arc machine to bring the linings down to size. This wasn't the intended purpose of the machine but it worked. Sure made alot of asbestos dust that we all breathed in but I'm still kicking. Dave Moore --- RON KURTZ <Mark268@xxxx> wrote: > Hello, everyone: > > I am looking for a reliable rebuild shop or club > member who overhauls > differentials for '64s and earlier. I picked up a > 3.23 limited slip at > Carlisle for $125.00 (a 742 no less) and suspect it > needs some work as there > were appreciable amounts of caked grease on the > carrier, especially around > the prop shaft flange area. Any direction would be > appreciated. > > As an aside, I brought my brake drums and shoes to > the local brake shop. No > one knew how to arc the shoes or even knew this was > part of a brake > overhaul. I guess this is a dying art form. > > Best regards, > Ron Kurtz > E #292 > > (please rest assured, the 3.23 is for my '64 > Newport) > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com