The Ford Barn

jg61hawk · 06-28-2023, 09:59 PM

I backed up my driveway, turned the wheel to make me straight...moved forwarded in first at a very slow speed and BANG!!! the car stopped. I was shocked to say the least, I tried going forward but it was like the brakes were on. I backed up only about two feet. Then shifted into first... the old gal went forward about 50 feet and BANG and locked up.

Long story short... It kept doing this...so I stopped backing up. I jacked up the rear wheels and the right side was stuck solid. As soon as I turned it backwards it released.

I pulled the right drum and don't see any problems. The car is currently on jack stands. I ran it through the gears up to 45 MPH and in reverse. Never had a problem with the old gal.....

While it was on stands and in gear I stopped each wheel and the other took over. Shifted it through three gears..... Your thoughts...?

06-28-2023, 09:59 PM	#1
jg61hawk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 428	Sudden Lock Up I backed up my driveway, turned the wheel to make me straight...moved forwarded in first at a very slow speed and BANG!!! the car stopped. I was shocked to say the least, I tried going forward but it was like the brakes were on. I backed up only about two feet. Then shifted into first... the old gal went forward about 50 feet and BANG and locked up. Long story short... It kept doing this...so I stopped backing up. I jacked up the rear wheels and the right side was stuck solid. As soon as I turned it backwards it released. I pulled the right drum and don't see any problems. The car is currently on jack stands. I ran it through the gears up to 45 MPH and in reverse. Never had a problem with the old gal..... While it was on stands and in gear I stopped each wheel and the other took over. Shifted it through three gears..... Your thoughts...?