If you are at the point of removing to whole rear, you may want to consider replacing it with a later non tapered axle rear end.
But first try this : reinstall the the nut and washer no cotter key on the axle. but do not tighten even leave it loose just run it up by hand, readjust the brake shoes no lug nuts. Then get in fire it up and shift into low roll roll it brake then reverse roll it brake etc etc.
If your in an area you can drive a few hundred feet do it.
Worth a try.
Correction Correction. Got to install lug nuts Man I wish my fingers followed my brain



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/14/2013 12:26PM by Hewy.