Merc manual says this. I think it's the same for all drums as it wouldn't make sense to allow a deeper cut on the front wheels which do most of the stopping.
Not much forgiveness! Thanks for helping me. Any recommendations for getting shoes, cylinders, bearings? My local parts stores have a bunch of yahoo's to deal with. Rather just have it shipped now. Thanks again!
Yup, .030 isn't much to work with. If you opt for aftermarket drums, they might be good for .060-090. Bob
Depending on 11x2 or 11x1-1/4 here are the Wagner numbers. That can be translated at any parts house http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/s...ke=Mercury&model=Mercury&year=1951&vi=1434947 wheel cylinders http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/s...ke=Mercury&model=Mercury&year=1951&vi=1434947 Wheel bearings http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/s...ke=Mercury&model=Mercury&year=1951&vi=1434947 That took me all of about three minutes to dig up.