When i use to work on aircraft fuel systems i used a special grease made to work around fuel without being dissolved, or washed away by contact with fuel, Below you'll find a link to where you can buy a 5 OZ tube of that fuel system grease...
The smart thing to do since you're already going to be dropping the trans pan, would be to go ahead and replace all the solenoids at once, The reason i say that, if you're having problems with one solenoid it's only a matter of time till you'll...
I'd go with the stainless steel ones they won't rust
The thing i don't care for with Helicoils, to install them they require a special oversized tap to cut new threads for the helicoil insert that can't be used for anything else, Next they need...
I used helicoils a lot when i machined aviation parts, but in my case i much prefer the use of E Z LOC thread inserts over helicoils, In the case of the OP transmission pan i would use a E Z LOC insert, They are easy to install, and are easy to...
They started out great when new, but as they got older they started to have problems with uneven tread wear on all 5 tires, Along with that issue, as they get older the rubber gets hard, and then they make LOTS of road noise as you drive down the...
This pass Sunday I'm checking out my local Craig's list adds for tools, and happen to come across a 15 inch Wilton drill press listed for only 100 bucks, On Monday i drive to the guys house that's selling the drill press to take a look at it...
The front hidden fairlead cover came with the winch when i bought it, sorry to say Ramsey no longer offers it for sale, As for the controls, i didn't like the plastic solenoid box that came with the winch, it was just to big so i made a more...
MrMacdugal, Looking at the photo of the aftermath of you changing those rear brake pads makes me realize how much i HATE RUST! That object laying on the ground that looks like a dirt clod, in another life use to be a brake caliper, I don't even...
Another idea is to go to you're local Army surplus store and buy some used Nato fuel cans, They are the same can as the Wavian metal fuel can, but WAY LESS money, My local surplus shop sells them for 35 bucks a piece, Below are 2 photos of the...
Just a suggestion,"RTV/Silicone" doesn't play well with fuel, or fuel vapors, it will turn into a gooey jelly when exposed to fuel so i wouldn't use that to secure your cap In fact, I'd use a large hose clamp to secure the cap, that way you'll...
azrider
Since you're in Phoenix you should try
BRIDGESTONE HOSEPOWER
3327 N 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: (602) 253-3123
Fax: (602) 258-2034
they make Hyd hoses, Just remember one thing when you're looking for this hose, make...
Welding cast iron to steel is never a good idea, Below is a quote from a welding site listing the problem of welding a cast iron flange to a steel axle shaft,
Quote "The main problem with welding cast iron comes from its high carbon content...
This subject came up just the other day in another post, and in that post it was said that the FSM lists the torque for that nut
at 181 foot pounds
Below is a link to that post...
EricG, Just as an FYI anytime you play in water, and the depth of that water goes over the hubs for any length of time you should plan on doing a oil change on your diffs, The reason i say that, oil seals are made to keep oil in, not to keep...