Ray,
Thought you were looking for Hot Wheels miniature cars, by the subject!
I had seen this problem with my 77 Spit. The first cause was a sticking
handbrake cable. Then after replacing the rear brakes, it was the new
shoes.
If it is the brake, I would suspect the handbrake cables,main pivot
between the front and back cables and adjustments rather than
shoes/brake lines/shoe adjustment. I think the latter would cause less
effective breaking, not what you're experiencing (excessive braking).
The smoke/smell leads to me to believe brakes, as well.
I can't say much about bearings, etc...is it possible to take her for a
spin, come back and try and locate the source of heat/friction by taking
the tire off immediately after returning to your garage and carefully
feeling around?
Regards,
Vic
Ray Bryant wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Before I get started; let me tell you that I have really enjoyed this
> mailing list. I only wish I could get some work done, as I always come to
> check my mail and an hour later I am still reading about how to cure many
> of the future problems that I am sure I will eventually confront.
>
> On the last few evening rides in my Spit I have noticed a burning smell but
> I couldn't tell where it was coming from until tonight. I touched the rear
> wheel on the driver's side and it was very hot. Is it possible for the
> bearing to cause that or do you think the brakes are adjusted too tight?
> The bearing is probably going out because I hear a thumping behind me when
> I let off of the pedal, but I don't know if it would cause that much heat.
>
> I bow down to the greatness of your collective wisdom.
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ray Bryant
> Keller, Texas
> '73 Spitfire 1500 (FM6879U)
> http://www.flash.net/~photoray
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