Colocat387
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Ok so rebuilding this diff and have run into a couple problems.
First we were rebuilding because the passenget side drum was loose. So we replaced the bushings on both drums. This helped but did not fix the problem. The carrier half must be worn so needs replaced or fixed or not worried about?
Second one of the drums has cracks coming from the bolt holes outward towards brake ride surface. (Attaching picture) this happens to be the loose drum. What are the chances of it breaking while I'm way out in the wilderness because of the excess play?
Third the gears on shafts in center of carrier are a little chewed up. What is the availability and cost of these? Or just run them?
Lastly All the brake shoes were cracked and are now getting welded.
Looking for opinions on what I should do or if I should just not worry about it and go forward with the project and try to open it up once in a while to check it. I know my options of replacing/fixing carrier just not sure if I should worry about the play in the drum or not? As far as the gears I'm interested if they are available through a part number or something. (Hopefully not too expensive).
Thank you for your time.
Ps. Cat is sitting a a diff shop
First we were rebuilding because the passenget side drum was loose. So we replaced the bushings on both drums. This helped but did not fix the problem. The carrier half must be worn so needs replaced or fixed or not worried about?
Second one of the drums has cracks coming from the bolt holes outward towards brake ride surface. (Attaching picture) this happens to be the loose drum. What are the chances of it breaking while I'm way out in the wilderness because of the excess play?
Third the gears on shafts in center of carrier are a little chewed up. What is the availability and cost of these? Or just run them?
Lastly All the brake shoes were cracked and are now getting welded.
Looking for opinions on what I should do or if I should just not worry about it and go forward with the project and try to open it up once in a while to check it. I know my options of replacing/fixing carrier just not sure if I should worry about the play in the drum or not? As far as the gears I'm interested if they are available through a part number or something. (Hopefully not too expensive).
Thank you for your time.
Ps. Cat is sitting a a diff shop
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