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06-16-2021, 05:28 PM | #1 |
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31 rear roller track
I'm sure someone always says make it "perfect", but are these really worn enough to justify (rivet) removal, welding, grinding etc. for this amount of wear? (I'm making all clevises etc tight)
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06-16-2021, 10:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
There is a lot of wear. The problem you may have is getting the shoes centered when you assemble the backing plates. Centering the shoes is a very critical part of a drake overhaul. If it were me, I would repair the tracks.
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06-16-2021, 10:38 PM | #3 |
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06-17-2021, 12:01 AM | #4 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
New parts?https://modelastore.com/brakes/brake...3121&limit=100. .From Bert's Model A Center.
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06-17-2021, 02:54 AM | #5 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
If one has the tools and skills always repair original parts
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06-17-2021, 05:40 AM | #6 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
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The Flat Head Ted kit allows the brake shoes to float which takes the roller tracks out of the picture.
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06-17-2021, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
I have made a set of jigs that hold the backing plates in a milling machine to hold them square and level. After welding, the working surfaces are milled to the correct dimension from the center line of the spindle or axle. In my shop is faster and easier than replacing the plates and reriveting them.
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06-17-2021, 11:20 AM | #8 | |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
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06-17-2021, 03:23 PM | #9 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
This is an easy fix with a MIG ,Dremel cut off wheel and small sheet of copper or brass . I slide a sheet under the track and MIG the worn area slightly proud of flat . I then use the cut off wheel to dress the track flat .The brass sheet stops you welding the track to the backing plate . If it looks symetrical/flat by eye it will work just fine (trust me !!! ) MIG weld is hard so will last .
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06-18-2021, 06:47 AM | #10 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
I might go this route...thanks
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06-18-2021, 10:57 AM | #11 |
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Re: 31 rear roller track
Agree with John in rainy cool evening Suffolk County England .
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