C60 cwt Signals CZMk IV

[Phil Waterman]

Gordon here is a link to how I handle the break drums using hoist and engine leveling hoist bar.



Using this approach I can handle removing and installing not only the brake drums but the entire front knuckle assembly as a unit with the drum. Advantage is you can position the unit level and slide it in with out damaging the seals. The chain hanging down form the out side end is for more counter weight if needed.

Now to the brake shoes, as Bob suggested if they are greasy have them relined at a heavy truck or equipment brake shop. Ask them for a soft lining as it is easier to reline the shoes again then find new drums. Besides a softer lining will be more like the original asbestos ones.

Cheers Phil

[Marc Montgomery]

I seem to recall that the original double leather seals wore grooves in the hub. All 60s that I've seen had evidence of this.. My orig shoes were soaked....as others say, new linings are the only way to go.

New rubber seals are avail..but not cheap! I think there's actually room for doubling the outer seals if you really want to go that route, although not sure that's entirely necessary.

Dont know if this has already been asked..but did this truck come from Niagara?

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Gord

Can you post picture and dimension of front seal.....ID....OD thickness

IF they are the same as the smaller axles ...approx 6.5 in. they were $19.95 and easily available in 48 hours. All the new seals are rubber/neoprene like and usually thinner in cross section this may allow you to install deeper over a smoother area of the hub.

According to the bearing / seal guys they were currently used in the industry in particular large bread making machine.

Bob C

[Gordon Yeo]

Bob

Thanks for the info on the seals. As Marc has said the leather seals cut a groove in the steel. I'm other wise engaged at the moment and haven't gotten into there brake drums and seals. When I do start mucking into the grease and oil I'll be in touch about seal sizes and info.

Barry Churcher has sent me the info on his brake repair shop, and extremely glad of that help. My usual source for repairs thought their go to repair shop price quote was a rip off. Thanks Barry!

What's happening at the Hammond Barn since you retired, too busy too get down to the barn?

Gord

[Bob Carriere]

Never been so busy...... went a bit wild on the firewood job....cutting enough for the next 2 years..... had a lot of things to catch up to around the house.... and for a change of pace repaired two old Allis tractors..... which left very little time for the CMP..... now setting up a radio shack in the sunroom we seldom now use. Hoping to learn how to use my 19 sets.....sort out all the cabling....possibly repair some.....

Grant finished doing the cancer repair on his cab 13..... remove the lower bottom section below the rear window and using a combination body glue / butt welds with the MIG and a glazing with J-B Weld did a super repair job..... very tricky since both sides of the sheet metal is visible inside and outside.

Grant purchased one of those rolling bead machines...... knowing that they woudl distort using the 18 gauge..... but following U tube recommendations for addidiontal bracing of the tool ....produced some very good offset for the bottom of the sheet metal that overlaps the lower half of the cab.

Since every Winter the ice/snow buildup damages the barn chimney we fabricated a sheet metal "dormer" or an upside down boat prow....built on the ground disassembled.... raised the parts to the roof and re-assembled.... so far Lucifer has not complained. I hope it will split the snow load and redirect around the chimney base.

Otherwise I do breakfast for Joyce every morning before she goes to work, dishes and laundry in my spare time.....

....... actually not spending as much time at the barn, proportionately, compared to when I was working 5 days a week.....

Life is sweet.

Bob C

[Gordon Yeo]

Well the holiday season, and all its distractions, is past and I have gotten back at the truck. Just trying to get the oil seals for the front axle sorted and the parts will all be here soon. While I'm waiting on parts I have been bolting things back onto the frame and doing small assemblies. The dog house was one project that need a bit of work. I knew I would never find the round cover assemblies and made two up. The instrument panel needs new switch plates and I have gauges on order.
I'm fortunate to have a shop I can heat, so here is a few pictures of the progress I've made.

Gord

[Bob Carriere]

....on braving the cold and installing your engine.

Are you planning to prime the oil system using a drill into the dizzy hole..?

How did the reassembly of the front axle go?

Bob C