vincentvtwin Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 After many years I have dragged the 1943 Pioneer out of its hiding place in the hedge, the back wheels are locked solid, its in neutral, the transmission brake is loose on its drum, the footbrake levers are in the off position my guess is the weather has got in the drums and seized the shoes to the drums, any thoughts on how to free them off and get it rolling? If the engine is still ok I have someone interested in taking this major project on otherwise a couple more years of weather will finish it off. Its been so long I cannot remember when I reversed it into a clear spot and then nature took over! Murray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Any pictures? Sounds like it needs a lot of work but worth saving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just making some space on my driveway, I am sure the wife would be delighted with another project 🤥😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Murray, try winding the brake adjusters off and releasing them, you should then get a little more movement which might release the brakes if they haven't gone solid in the drums. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 A few strategic blows with a good hammer to the drums, avoid the edges. Chock the wheels first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 You haven't got the neate brake on have you? Are all the brake cables around the diff slack? Good luck, Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentvtwin Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks for the replies useful stuff it all helps, I had a couple of hours on it tonight and checked in the side gear cases and all looks good from the filler plug view, the brake linkages are solid around the back axle area but managed to get the bolts out of the arm that goes into the back plate and then tapped the arms further towards the off position, I did have the brakes adjusted up well when I was driving it on the road but it was a long time ago, my brother thinks it has not moved for 30 years, I cannot remember to be honest. Next chance I get I will see if it will roll a bit and then cut the bramble hedge on the front! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 That’s a great looking project, pm me if your buyer lets you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Looks a really good project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 As an ex REME, I’d love one of those, but I think my wife would go nuts if I tried to keep it on the front drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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