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yurtle · 07-02-2012, 09:26 AM

Take it off the jack stands and give it a brief test drive. I made the mistake of looking at the wrong wheel when I hooked up my new motor. I can't remember which one it was but it spun the correct direction on jack stands, but was backwards during its maiden voyage.

If the wheels seem to turn freely, you may not have a brake problem, but a short test drive will tell you. If you drive a short distance and the lug nuts stay cool, you should be fine. Compare the lug nuts on both wheels. Mine got hot on the side that was adjusted too tight.

07-02-2012, 09:26 AM	#2
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: '84 Marathon "smoke test" - NO SMOKE, but questions Take it off the jack stands and give it a brief test drive. I made the mistake of looking at the wrong wheel when I hooked up my new motor. I can't remember which one it was but it spun the correct direction on jack stands, but was backwards during its maiden voyage. If the wheels seem to turn freely, you may not have a brake problem, but a short test drive will tell you. If you drive a short distance and the lug nuts stay cool, you should be fine. Compare the lug nuts on both wheels. Mine got hot on the side that was adjusted too tight.