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Old 06-14-2020, 07:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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First gen Civic (1975) 1.5l 4spd CVCC

The first gen civic forum wasn't very active and now it won't even let me log in. I need some help/advice. This will be my first attempt any real restoration work and I'm trying to do my best.

Pic from the original Craigslist ad:


First hurdle: They only had one brand of drum listed on RockAuto, easy choice I thought. Well I have to transfer the wheel studs to the new drums, I bought new studs just in case I had problems with the original studs. They all came out fine, the problem is that they don't fit in the holes. Not even the threads of the stud (new ones or the original). The thread is about .012" larger than the hole. The knurled portion is .020-.030" larger than the hole. I haven't checked with the dealer yet, but everywhere else I've checked doesn't have the drums available so it seems I need to try to make these work.

What do you guys think is the best way to proceed?

Its pretty eco-oriented so I hope you guys are fine with this help me/build thread

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