[dmalou123]

Definitely need to loosen the star wheel as the new drum has no wear it will be tight.

 

[dmalou123]

The last resort take them to O Reilly's they turn drums for cheap have the take a truing pass of say .0005

 

[dmalou123]

Too many zeros .005
Fat finger

 

[dmalou123]

So did you get them on?

 

[dmalou123]

Are the shoes new ?

 

[dmalou123]

I would take that old drum to the auto parts store and have them make sure the one your getting has the same dimensions which are posted on the old drum along with the part # which also looks like it is posted on the drum