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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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Front Drum help

55' F350 front drum/hub

Been trying unsuccessfully to remove two of three screws that hold the hub to the drum. Looking for ideas? Are these screws still available? If they are I will just drill them out. I'm sure combination of heat and rust have them "welded" in. Thanks for the help. Dave




Left front drum/hub assembly.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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I don't see any of the following obsolete screws in Carpenter's 1948/56 truck repro parts catalog (3/2011 bound paper edition).

The following is listed in the front drum text section of the 1948/56 Ford Truck Parts Catalog:

24651-S2 .. Screw-Drum to Hub / 3/8" -16 x 5/8" long / Obsolete

1948/52 F2/F3 & F3 Parcel Delivery / 1953/56 F250/350 & P350 (Parcel Delivery).

No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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This is shown in the illustration section (same catalog, same applications) of the wheel, hub & drum and attaching parts.

359189-S8 which was replaced by: 352644-S .. Screw-Drum to Hub / 3/8" -16 x 11/16" long / Obsolete

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.

LINCOLN/MERCURY OLD PARTS STORE in Clearwater FL has 1 = 727-445-7551.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 4 = 972-937-2201.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 12:37 PM
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Thanks Bill! I think I found my answer in another thread. Guys said they probably are not needed and were only put there to hold the drum and hub together while at the plant. I would still like to put something in the threaded hole so I might look at the local hardware store. Thanks again. Dave

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rum-bolts.html
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Those flathead screws are a dime-a-dozen at Fastenall, Grainger, and maybe even Home Depot or Lowe's. Mine are 3/8 NC. Nothing special. You are correct about their necessity, but it's nice to fill the hole.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 01:21 PM
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Have you tried an impact screw driver? Had the same thing happen on my wife's car. Used this and they freed up nice and easy.

TEKTON 3/8 in. Drive Impact Screwdriver Set (7-Piece)-2905 - The Home Depot
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 01:22 PM
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I can confirm, they're unnecessary.
I agree, replace them with something from the hardware store just to close the hole.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 02:31 PM
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Replace them with phillips heads, they're easier to drill
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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Really a 12 for a dime Bob!! Maybe I'll buy a gross of them!! LOL Thanks for all the advise guys!
 
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I replaced mine with hex head bolts from U. S. Bolt near me in Redford, MI. They were a bear to get out. I used PBlaster, an impact screwdriver that Outlaw suggested, a long screwdriver with a wide blade and a variety of hammers. Applying some heat would help also.

You don't need those screws but I put replacements in anyhow, and I also used anti-seize compound on the thread before I but them back in and was glad I did as I have had the drums off several times.


Rear drums have those bolts too.
 
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Originally Posted by petemcl
Rear drums have those bolts too.
I did get them out. Once I found out I could get replacements I used a chisel and hammer. As far as the rears, my truck did not have them. Not sure of the logic but it was one less headache. Thanks for the advise on putting them back. Dave
 
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