My Roadrunner has a 383, slap-stik auto combo with an 8 3/4 open end (At least I don't think that it's a Sure-grip). The car has been sitting for a number of years. This afternoon I tried to move it using a pickup truck and chain. The car pulled forward no problem, but when I hooked on from behind and tried to pull it backwards, the rear wheels wouldn't spin. I jacked the rear end up thinking that the rear brakes were frozen, as I was removing the wheel I discovered that the wheels and the driveshaft both turned well, but only in one direction, the E-brake was not engaged. To get the wheels to turn in the opposite direction just wasn't happening. What could be wrong with the car? Any thoughts?
2007-07-03 14:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by CAMERON S 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
Sounds like the brake shoes are out of position due to prolonged non-use. When you turn the wheels backwards the shoes 'grab' and expand onto the drum bringing them to a stop. Try pulling offf the drums and inspect the shoes and wheel cylinders.
2007-07-03 14:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was already a teenager when Hot Wheels came out (late 60's), so at that time I was fascinated by Mad Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, music and good drugs! But every Friday night you'll still see me cruisin' for burgers in my red 1957 'Corgi' Chevy Bel Air...The chicks love it! Then when I run out of gas, I come home and build the Eiffel Tower with my Meccano! I still have my 50 year old set, complete with motorized crane! When I'm feeling really nostalgic I'll dig out my Lincoln Log's, or my 'Tinker Toys'! Man I wish I was a kid again! Thanks, now it's time for an adult beer! Edit - I'm curious what kind of a** would give thumbs down to these answers...that's just plain stupid! I betcha that same moron will give me one as well. Makes me wonder about people for sure. They need to play a game of G'nip G'nop, or Toss Across, and loosen up a little!
2016-05-17 21:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing beautiful car (drooling) big MOPAR fan next probably a stupid question it was in Neutral right? sounds to me that after sitting soo long the tranny might have locked up. drain clean the screen and refill. check the oil in the rear end. Best of luck get that puppy on the road
2007-07-03 14:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only time i ever seen one do anything like that before it had a bad bearing in it,and that was a long time ago,the only other thing i could think if to tell you is make sure its in neutral ,which im sure you already know,there's no reason for it to even do that ,my dart had been setting for 5 years ,and it pulled out backwards,this one i cant help you with,that's a new one to me,it should allow it to turn in either direction,good luck with it.
2007-07-03 14:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for the brake shoes also
Also - Check to make sure the e-brake is not partially engaged
2007-07-05 00:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was in neutral then I would bet coast cowboys right about the brake shoes.
2007-07-03 16:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by Amy m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋