I would like to install brake self adjusters to the original drum brakes on my 56 Victoria. I notice that Mac's has the repair kits for 58-59 Mercury. Does anyone know if these will work on my 56 Ford. Or are there any other sources for the correct kits. Thanks  Dave

SE Wis

A pictorial article and list of parts for this conversion can be found in the Jan./Feb. '04 EarlyBird CTCI magazine. The author was Mike McNamee, ph. 770 594 7892.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

For those of us that don't have access to the mag. Perhaps it could be added to our technical section. Or published in the Y-Block magazine. Can you check into that? Even a scan would help. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I would be interested in finding out about self adjusting brakes for a 56. I started hating adjusting brakes 50 years ago and I still don't like it.

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

If Dave can't reach the author, I'd be glad to attempt scan & email (or hard copy forward, if needed) when provided with address. Would welcome feedback in return, as I plan the same conversion for rear drums eventually (after front disc kit installation).

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Ive been meaning to ask the same question.  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Ron Grove

Wauconda, IL

I think I have a correct answer to your request for self-adjuster kits.In the Nov 09 edition of the Crown Vic assoc. magazine a member has added adjuster kits to his 55 Ford.Part #'s COLL-2A177-KT(left) and C0LL-2A176-KT(right) kits from from Macsantiqueauto'.I just had a look at his online catalogue for 1960-72 Ford cars and those kits look like they are complete with all parts to use on the 55-56 Fords.They sell for $11.95 each and you need one for each drum brake.You will also need 1 C1SS-2049 adjuster return spring for each drum you are converting.These are separate from the kit and sell for $2.95 each.Have a look.

  

I have the Early Bird article on my computer and would be willing to send it to any one who sends me an email requesting it.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I appreciate the replies. The article in CVA magazine stated to order seperate return springs #C1SS-2049. According to Mac's catalog these springs are for 49-51 Ford rear drums being 4-5/8" long. The adjuster kits are for 58-59 Mercurys which use adjusting springs #B8A-2049 being 4-1/8" long. Does anyone know for sure which springs are required. Thanks again for all the interest & replies.  Dave. 

SE Wis

Article only lists part# (WagnerF78551S-7041 combi-kit). Doesn't specify spring length.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA