33 cracked brake drum

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by Doctor's Ford

I took the 33 for a test drive and heard noises coming from the rear axle. I noticed the left rear wheel was a bit wobbly and removed it to fix it. That is when I noticed the drum has a long crack which is quite visible in photos 1 and 3 and which extends on the entire thickness of the cast. It also has several repaired areas with old welding. Took the drum to my friend at his machine shop and he said is not fixable. "Get another one" . What options do I have? (very unlikely I will find one around here). Anyone reproducing 33-34 drums? Will 32 or 35 fit with no adaptations? I believe mine is stock. Please provide some suggestions. Thank you. Manuel

I can not see how the crack in the drum would have any effect on the wheel wobbling. Possibly you have more than one problem? Loose lug nuts or slop in the hub to axle fitment?

[Doctor's Ford]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

I can not see how the crack in the drum would have any effect on the wheel wobbling. Possibly you have more than one problem? Loose lug nuts or slop in the hub to axle fitment?

Yes, it was a different problem. The hub to axle fitment wasn't right. It happened after I mounted Ted's floaters and did not assemble correctly. I noticed the drum problem when fixing this issue.