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ehowe1
06-12-2007, 04:38 AM
Ok. Here's a humorous first. I am not making this up.

I couldn't figure out why the rear wheel had absolutely no brake friction. I adjusted all the way in but still nothing. I figured the shoes were just gone.

The wheel squeaked terribly when turned, even more supporting my obvious conclusion.

I removed the drum only to find (and I am not kidding) a mummified mouse INSIDE the wheel nestled (CRAMMED) inside. It may have been dead, but it was still squeaking!

I've never seen anything like this, and I have no idea how it could possibly have gotten in there.

Go figure.

ehowe1
06-12-2007, 10:21 AM
Forgot to mention that this is in a 1931 Essex Super Six

Dave53-7C
06-12-2007, 11:19 AM
Talk about inventing a better mouse trap!

46HudsonPU
06-12-2007, 12:16 PM
Talk about inventing a better mouse trap!
Yea, but the trap is probably tough to get into those little nooks & crannys... Wonder what was used for bait?

Dave53-7C
06-12-2007, 09:44 PM
Yea, but the trap is probably tough to get into those little nooks & crannys... Wonder what was used for bait?

Cheezy brake parts...:rolleyes: