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Old 03-19-2014, 10:41 PM   #31
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Re: My 66 Project

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins View Post
Oh awesome! Thanks for the invite. My brother lives in Lowell, so that would make for a cool trip in the old truck too. Will try to make super chevy, but probably wouldn't take the pickup. I need to put a 5 speed in this thing so I can run hwy speeds!

Chris
That's why I'm putting a 5 speed in...
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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins View Post
Thanks Karl!

The emergency brake cable started to fray where it connected to the handle under the dash and was really stiff to make work. I figured it was just the cable coming apart, so I quit using it. I replaced the cable, but now it won't pull. Like something is froze up in the drums. I know nothing about drums, or the e brake in them. Any hints?

Chris
How far back did the cable you replaced go? I think there may be rear cables that could be the issue… once inside the drum the cable pulls a pivot arm that actuates the shoes to engage the brake. I haven't messed with mine since it is in pieces, but I believe there is a set of rear cables that run from the trans crossmember back to the drums through the trailing arms...
Hope this helps...
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