I've got my brakes working again. I was able to adjust the push rod on the M/C out as far as I dare go. Seems to me that there is probably only about 1/8 inch of threaded rod left that screws into the yoke. I tightened the locking nut good. I also noticed that I had too much brake fluid in the reservoir and sucked some of it out with a bulb squeegee leaving more of an air space. I got the brake pedal so that it is 8 inches from the toe board and when it is depressed it hits resistance at 6 1/4 inches. A 1 3/4 inch travel. That's the best I can do considering the length of the push rod. I went for a little spin and the brakes are working fine. I will have to take her out for a stop and go run for at least 20 miles to see if the brakes overheat again. For the most part I feel that the star adjusters are close to where they are suppose to be. We'll see just how "cool" the wheels stay after a lengthy run.
The other thing that I wonder is if I truly have the correct original M/C push rod? There were other owners of this truck and who knows if I have the correct push rod. On a stock '46 does anyone know what the correct length should be? It's amazing when you look at all the dimensions that come into play to make this brake system work properly. If just one item is off you've got a problem.
