The only problem is that '50 used Huck style brakes. They used one long return
spring under the wheel cylinder instead of
the two on Bendix brakes. Does the 1 inch spring have hooks on the ends? If not
this could be a hold down spring.
Grant 50 3100
Paul G. Blosser wrote:
> Hi Tommy,
>
> Check out the Classis Truck Shop -- (www.classictruckshop.com), they
> have a good article on Bendix brakes and pictures of how all the springs
> attach. The two same-size springs go from the brake shoes to the center
> post at the top, the single spring goes at the bootom above the
> adjuster.
>
> Paul Blosser
> School of Metaphysics
> 1954 3100
>
> Brinkman wrote:
> >
> > Does anybody have a place to get a good shop manuel for a 50 3100
> > series?I have tons of questions that book could walk me out of without
> > clogging up everyones e mail.While I am at it,when I took off the front
> > drum on my truck,the wheel cylinder was blown apart,and the springs were
> > broken.How do those springs go?There was 1 long one,and 1 small
> > one,about 1" long.Also where is a good place to get all these brake
> > parts? Thanks
> Tommy
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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