THE PROBLEM
Even with new linings the adjusters have to be turned several notches to get the linings next to the drums. This means one runs out of adjustment so can never use the full lining thickness.
So far I have used spacers around 1.8mm to 3.2mm put in the rear pivot block slots and one on end of cylinder slot on the rear and on the fronts a spacer on each cylinder slot.
I can't imagine this is normal!! with all the Mo. Mins. running around with spacers (I don't remember such problems when I owned Minor 1000 Estates.
As far as I can see the problem can only be caused by:-
1.The pivot block being too short......mine is 36.7mm(ish) (remember it is a standard back plate untouched at this part)
2. The cylinders being too short.....mine are 55.12mm. (I know there are 7/8" and 3/4" versions....I have measured both and both that I have are same.
3. Shoes ....non notched - stand web on flat surface and height of my lining in middle is 62.4mm (2.4") with about 4mm thick lining left. Notched shoe same.
Could the shoes be too short?? i.e. the curved bits at each end should be longer?
4. adjusters -2 small on front and one larger on rear have distance of - REAR 10.44mm between bottom of flat of mask and top of spindle that shoe slot rests on. This distance increases from 10.43 up to 20.08mm at notch16.
My linings are 6.75 by 1.22.[frame]