SUCCESS !!! My son was able to turn the brake adjustment wheel through the access hole in the back. It wasn't exactly easy, everything is rusty. But after adjusting the brake, he whacked the drum with a sledge hammer all the way around and the drum finally came off. The axle turns freely.
By the way, we got the engine running a couple of weeks ago. After we got the old gas out of the fuel system, we installed a new fuel filter, put in fresh gas, and tried to start it. No luck, so we cleaned the points and surprise, surprise, we got it started. A lot to be said for the old slant 6 engines. We also checked the push-button transmission and it will go into forward and reverse.
I am now 67 years old now and haven't touched a set of points in maybe 45-50 years. My son has never had to deal with them. As I have told my sons on numerous occasions, "Well, it's a good thing to know."
Thanks again to all. Picture attached. Ed
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