The hose sections are cut from a stock 2002 Chevy Silverado upper radiator hose. The aluminum section is a air bleed adapter/steam line connector from Jags That Run (may be a new name now) with a second of aluminum tube welded to the downstream.
Nose cone is not the issue. I’ve mixed and matched plenty of nose cones and cases with no issues. If the preload is done correctly then there shouldn’t be any play in the main shaft. Essentially, the main shaft is trapped between the two bearings.
The main shaft bearings are probably shot, and you have zero preload. If you have play as you describe you would want to pull the t-case and check the bearings (and gears). The Toyota t-case is pretty easy to rebuild.
Run the tube to someplace you expect to stay dry. My t-case, trans and front axle breathers are in the engine compartment. Rear axle tube through the deck.
Lot's of changes in the past 6 months with new job, relocating and building a new house and so it's time to move on and my 40 needs a new home. I'm out of town right now and don't have my personal PC with pictures, but you can check some of my build threads on 'mud (and my content) to get an...
Important FYI from the Rubithon Chairman
I am presently working on a construction project in the middle of nowhere with crappy internet and I have very limited internet where I am staying. If you have a question I'll try to answer as soon as I can, but it may have to wait until I get home on...
2X on the frame repair. I assume you are not currently driving it, since that spring hanger keeps the rear axle aligned with the frame and tracking correctly.
Those of you not from California may have noticed that if you eat enough of the seals, rub them repeatedly against your skin until your cause sores or grind them into a fine powder and snort enough them, you may end up with cancer or reproductive harm. :cheers:
Just an FYI as you rush off to register for this years Rubithon, the Wagon Run is FULL!
That's because almost 3/4 of the registrants from last year's canceled event rolled over their registration! All is not lost though, we are keeping a "wait list" on a first come - first served basis to...
Most Trail Leads will begin separate threads here on ‘mud and more information will be appearing here as we get closer. If you need something feel free to reach out to me at chairman@rubithon.com
It's amazing to me the folks who wouldn't dare play Russian Roulette, even if the cylinder could hold 24 rounds, yet will use a hand-held grinder (or any tool for that matter) without the guard.
That's 30 years as being a safety professional speaking.
If the radiator isn't leaking and the straps are solid why spend the money. Unless you're waxing and polishing them, all radiators 'age' and look the same at some point. Clean it up and paint it. Avoid putting too much paint on the fins. They make high temp paint for radiators.