Only thing I can add at this point is that I, too, used e-clips to replace the bendy retainer clips (I apologize if I am using overly technical terms here ...). Just be sure you size them correctly so they don't pop back off on their own (if too small), or slip off (if too big). If sized correctly, they should require a slight tap with a punch/chisel or something* to go on and give a nice little "pop" when they do. And remember that all the actuator arms (*the pieces that sandwich the actual shoe ends and allow the shoes to move) are sided. You have to put them back on exactly as they came off or you won't get the shoes to align coprrectly and your drum won't go back on. The process of figuring *that* one out made me pretty good at Huck Brakes ... I think I had them on and off and disassembled/reassembled enough times that I can now do it blindfolded ...
Oh, and now I get to do it yet one more time, thanks to Crowbar Bob ... (I didn't know about the silicon grease under the cap ....
) Thanks a LOT, Crowbar Bob ...
I think I will accidentally delete your account now ...
*I won't tell you that I used a flat screw driver and a hammer because if I did, I would get the "right tool for the job" lecture from Jerry (It's No. 352 in his catalog, but it's included in his "Greatest Hits" anthology. If you would like to order the catalog and get any of his lectures from his "Slap up side o yore head" series, just send $9.99 to me here
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