Re: March 12th Update

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2008/3/14 0:37:07

Good job on the front suspension rebuild! In my experience, the front drum brakes, et al are OK, albeit not optimum.

One of the TWO BIG PROBLEMS with these V-8 cars is the Bendix Tredle-Vac. My opinion is well known amongst V-8 owners -- that it is a fatal accident waiting to happen. Failure comes unannounced (no warning). One moment you have brakes, the next you don't. This has nothing to do with the front drum brakes, et al. The solution is to replace the BTV with something else more modern. There are several solutions. I did one, Paul did one, Eric did one and Keith did one, all different, but all effective.

The other problem is the V-8 oil pump failing to produce enough volume. There is a solution to that one too.

Good luck!

Craig