Norman521 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 so, im trying to adjust the rear drums on my 521, but the leaf springs are in the way of the adjuster so i cant get a good angle to move the little wheel. is there some secret to it? or do i have to remove the axle? Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 if you have a cheap flat head heat it up and bend it so you can get a better angle ;) - i got this trick from a fellow ratsuner but i cant remember who Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 - this is what your aiming for - i did it on a 620 so no guarantees Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 521 and 620 use the same kind of adjusters. A 3/16ths flat bladed screwdriver with a 6" handle, bent over to about 45 degrees an inch and a half to 2" from the end, works pretty good. Then of course you'll find the adjusters might be siezed up, then the real fun begins. 1 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 521 and 620 use the same kind of adjusters. A 3/16ths flat bladed screwdriver with a 6" handle, bent over to about 45 degrees an inch and a half to 2" from the end, works pretty good. Then of course you'll find the adjusters might be siezed up, then the real fun begins. Well the front adjusters were fine... Hoping for no fun! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I got this picture from...... the FAQ. Where eles??? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I got this picture from...... the FAQ. Where eles??? You know, not owning a truck I have read the FAQ once over a year ago. Yes I am very good friends with Norman521. Have known him for 9 years now. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hmm I guess the comment about finding it in the FAQ could be misunderstood as a dig at someone. This is not the case. I never rag at anyone for asking a simple question. I am well aware that no one reads the FAQs. It's top heavy and bloated with info... way easier to just ask. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I didnt take it as a ragging. I have simply completely forgotten all about the FAQ. And its the internet, words can be misunderstood, or taken in the wrong sense, one must have some patience. Anyways I have been around long enough to you mean no harm, just being helpful. Anyways thanks all for the help. Quote Link to comment
Norman521 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 if you have a cheap flat head heat it up and bend it so you can get a better angle ;) - i got this trick from a fellow ratsuner but i cant remember who nice, ill give that a try, tho I dont have a bench vice so... ill have to get creative lol Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 If cheap/crappy enough you won't need to heat it :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nice Mike!! I bent that cheap screw driver and it works well I can loan it to Ratsun members if needed to be :lol: I got this picture from...... the FAQ. Where eles??? Quote Link to comment
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