drum adjustment access.

[m_m70]

Just got a set of rear drums in. Problem is there is no opening to adjust! It looks like the hole was not punched out or it's a knock out for me to do. Well I've tried it with a punch and up to a 3 lb hammer with no luck. Once again, getting parts that aren't right from the get go. I wouldn't be pissed off if I got these from the local chain but they came from one of our vendors.
At least when the local folks screw up I can take a ride and exchange. Done with trying to support our vendors by buying parts from them I can get locally.

 

[73azbronco]

call the place you got it, that's just wrong, all drums have the oval access hole.

 

[EPB72]

the rear? The access is through the backing plate for the adjuster .. no need for drum punch outs

 

[DirtDonk]

Interesting take EPB. My mind immediately went to buying a whole assembly, including backing plates.
So are you talking about the backing plates m_m, or the drums?

 

[73azbronco]

yeah my bad its backing plate, i took question to mean backing plate.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Couple things come to mind. Repop backing plates? Maybe they just didn't make them with holes.
Are you trying to go through the drum? not going to work. The adjustment is via the backing plate.
Self adjusters not working? Consider getting a hardware kit to install them?
Initial setup can be done by just sliding the drum on and off while making adjustments while it is off. Then you can drive it and let them adjust automaticly.

If you are trying to back them off to get the drum off, and the repop backing plates lack the holes. Not much of a choice except going cave man and know you will need a new hardware kit.

Got pics? I would like to see what is going on.