Emergency brake hitting aluminum driveshaft on 71

[timsz]

I have an aluminum driveshaft for my 71. In the pic you can see that the driveshaft yoke will hit the E-brake. MSA has a pic of both stock and aluminum driveshafts side by side. The driveshaft is bigger and the yoke is bigger. Does anyone know what can be done so the E-brake can be used or do I have to go without an E-brake ? Thank you very much.

[Zed Head]

That arm does not need to be perpendicular to the axis of rotation to actuate the cable.  I think that you'd be fine to pry it away from the yoke to gain clearance.  Stick a big screwdriver in that gap and move it.

[Patcon]

9 hours ago, Zed Head said:

That arm does not need to be perpendicular to the axis of rotation to actuate the cable.  I think that you'd be fine to pry it away from the yoke to gain clearance.  Stick a big screwdriver in that gap and move it.

I agree with Zed. Bend the arm away a little bit. It can be a little stiff.

[timsz]

A little stiff. I tried to move it before, but i'll try again. It's hard to get at. Can't get tools up in there. I took the cotter pin off the rod yesterday. Removed the rod. Is there easy ways to get cotter pins out when there's no room ? I messed with it and messed with it for an hour or so. Finally it came out. Thank you very much.