Difficulties installing & torquing rear drum - Help!

[ford38v8]

I agree with Jeff, can't be sure of the condition due to the presence of foreign material in the threads. Do not use a die to rethread, however. Pick out the sheared threads left from the nut, and wire brush to clean up.

BTW, I hope it wasn't you who used a BFH to remove the drum?

[psogden]

Always use a KR Wilson drum puller. Will clean out threads further & post another picture. Appreciate all the replies.

[Capt Kirk]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

I agree with Jeff, can't be sure of the condition due to the presence of foreign material in the threads. Do not use a die to rethread, however. Pick out the sheared threads left from the nut, and wire brush to clean up.

BTW, I hope it wasn't you who used a BFH to remove the drum?

I noticed the BFH signs too...I suspect the person burned some calories on that brake job!