Drill a tiny hole in the face of the oil seal and screw in a self tapper screw then you can get some vice grips and pull the seal out from the front. After you have taken off the flange
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For seal removal, do almost like diogenese said. The big difference being in that you need to grind the point off the tip of the screw. With the tip of the screw flattened you can now run the screw all the way in to the back of the machined in seal cup in the housing without leaving any major marks. By turning the screw in the seal is automatically pushed out until you can get hold of it and pull it the rest of the way out.
I just recently learned this, and wish I had known about it many years (and seals) ago.
Also, as far as filling the birfield cavity with grease, be careful not to fill it too full. If you get too much grease in there it will warm up as it is run and have no place else to go except through the seals.
Don
I just recently learned this, and wish I had known about it many years (and seals) ago.
Also, as far as filling the birfield cavity with grease, be careful not to fill it too full. If you get too much grease in there it will warm up as it is run and have no place else to go except through the seals.
Don
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With the bit of rain we had, the bush called the MWFD, so Dagha Boy had to go on the back burner for a few days while we took to the bush. The rain was very spotty with some areas greening up nicely, but others still horribly dry. The daily parade coming to take advantage of USAID around the house has thinned out considerably with food becoming available elsewhere. We now have 3 zebra foals with our "Around the house" groups.
I spent quite a lot of time cleaning up the wheel cylinders in the hope of being able to refurbish them. Looks like I wasted my time. For starters, the rear brakes had 3 front brake cylinders - well, two in semi working condition and one carcass, but the latter's pieces were amongst the stuff that came out of the brace at the back of the cab together with shot gun shells, spent .22 cartridges, 30.06 shells, old glow plugs, assorted bolts, a set of tractor keys etc. Time wasted. You live and learn.
I've been trying to source new/2nd hand spring seat but have been unsuccessful, so decided to repair the old ones. The u-bolt holes and the centre bolt holes were horribly worn from loose and incorrect sized u-bolts.
SOMEWHAT WORN.
PO REPAIR EFFORT #1.
PO REPAIR EFFORT #2 (Note the piece of tin used to decrease the diameter. Same guy who "fixed" the spring hangers...?)
I removed all evidence of the old repairs.
ONE READY FOR REPAIR.
And then welded on some 20 x 6mm flat bar, welded on new protection plates and welded up the holes. I don't have drill press here so will get Koekies to do them for me tomorrow. The centre bolts on the "new" springs are bigger than the old ones, so the worn centre bolt holes didn't need closing up, they in fact have to be drilled out a bit.
READY FOR DRILLING.
I struggled a bit to do the welding with the Chinaman MIG. No matter how I set it, I just could not get any penetration and nice smooth flat welds. Eventually I gave up and used the old stick welder. That did the trick.
Thanks Pete, I'll do that.
I spent quite a lot of time cleaning up the wheel cylinders in the hope of being able to refurbish them. Looks like I wasted my time. For starters, the rear brakes had 3 front brake cylinders - well, two in semi working condition and one carcass, but the latter's pieces were amongst the stuff that came out of the brace at the back of the cab together with shot gun shells, spent .22 cartridges, 30.06 shells, old glow plugs, assorted bolts, a set of tractor keys etc. Time wasted. You live and learn.
I've been trying to source new/2nd hand spring seat but have been unsuccessful, so decided to repair the old ones. The u-bolt holes and the centre bolt holes were horribly worn from loose and incorrect sized u-bolts.
SOMEWHAT WORN.
PO REPAIR EFFORT #1.
PO REPAIR EFFORT #2 (Note the piece of tin used to decrease the diameter. Same guy who "fixed" the spring hangers...?)
I removed all evidence of the old repairs.
ONE READY FOR REPAIR.
And then welded on some 20 x 6mm flat bar, welded on new protection plates and welded up the holes. I don't have drill press here so will get Koekies to do them for me tomorrow. The centre bolts on the "new" springs are bigger than the old ones, so the worn centre bolt holes didn't need closing up, they in fact have to be drilled out a bit.
READY FOR DRILLING.
I struggled a bit to do the welding with the Chinaman MIG. No matter how I set it, I just could not get any penetration and nice smooth flat welds. Eventually I gave up and used the old stick welder. That did the trick.
Thanks Pete, I'll do that.
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Drill a tiny hole in the face of the oil seal and screw in a self tapper screw then you can get some vice grips and pull the seal out from the front. After you have taken off the flange
Jeez, you Kiwis are clever. And you can play rugby! (Good point about the flange...)
Damn! And the Yankees are even cleverer. But can't play rugby. I'll resist over filling.
Thanks guys, I can't wait to go and try it.
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Well, today was a trip to Nelspruit. Hot as hell, but quite productive.
First stop was with Tanya at CK Customs to finalize the re-upholstery in natural cotton canvas with leather accents. Both front seats, both sun visors and both door panels. A large pouch goes on the back of the driver's seat for general storage and small pouches to accommodate tools on the back of the double passenger seat. The seats will have the natural canvas on top backed by synthetic water proof ripstop canvas underneath for strength. New backs and foam on everything, stitched leather door pulls and the metal parts all derusted and resprayed. I must deliver the vehicle to them and they will instal everything. The total quote including absolutely everything to the last stud came to
R 6 500. At today's exchange rate of R14.30 to $1 USD = $454.55.
I accepted the quote, especially in the light of having priced on CCOT's website that new door panels, new seat covers, new sun visors and new pulls straps would come to nearly $800 plus shipping plus VAT and duty this side, probably about $1000. More than double her quote... Best of all these people are crazy perfectionists and I know I will get top quality work and no hassles.
Another pleasant surprise was that Kobus offered to help me do the final paint in his spray booth!!!! Yeeeeehah!!! No zebra dust or any other kind of dust.
I felt Steve's quote on some of the stuff was a bit high, especially the brake parts, so I visited a specialist brake and clutch shop.
Nice surprise. They could supply most of it off the shelf at a very reasonable price. The front kit (4 cylinders) came to R 1162.80 or $81.31. Similar aftermarket kit from CCOT website is priced at $ 144.72.
NICE AND SHINEY NEW
We had to negotiate a price as the boxes were all marked with different prices, apparently having come from different orders at different times over the past year. The cheapest was marked R255 (Nov 2014) and the most expensive R360.(either Oct or Nov 2015) How do these guys manage to stay in business?
PRICE VARIATIONS
More than 40% increase over a year is a stark illustration of what happens when a country's economy is mismanaged. Our currency is becoming worthless and we as individuals are getting poorer and poorer by international measures. It sucks! Help! USAID... (We like southern fried chicken)
Also got new shackles, new U-bolts, a new spindle, bearings, seals, gaskets, bolts etc to assemble my axles and then finally to get them back under the frame.
First stop was with Tanya at CK Customs to finalize the re-upholstery in natural cotton canvas with leather accents. Both front seats, both sun visors and both door panels. A large pouch goes on the back of the driver's seat for general storage and small pouches to accommodate tools on the back of the double passenger seat. The seats will have the natural canvas on top backed by synthetic water proof ripstop canvas underneath for strength. New backs and foam on everything, stitched leather door pulls and the metal parts all derusted and resprayed. I must deliver the vehicle to them and they will instal everything. The total quote including absolutely everything to the last stud came to
R 6 500. At today's exchange rate of R14.30 to $1 USD = $454.55.
I accepted the quote, especially in the light of having priced on CCOT's website that new door panels, new seat covers, new sun visors and new pulls straps would come to nearly $800 plus shipping plus VAT and duty this side, probably about $1000. More than double her quote... Best of all these people are crazy perfectionists and I know I will get top quality work and no hassles.
Another pleasant surprise was that Kobus offered to help me do the final paint in his spray booth!!!! Yeeeeehah!!! No zebra dust or any other kind of dust.
I felt Steve's quote on some of the stuff was a bit high, especially the brake parts, so I visited a specialist brake and clutch shop.
Nice surprise. They could supply most of it off the shelf at a very reasonable price. The front kit (4 cylinders) came to R 1162.80 or $81.31. Similar aftermarket kit from CCOT website is priced at $ 144.72.
NICE AND SHINEY NEW
We had to negotiate a price as the boxes were all marked with different prices, apparently having come from different orders at different times over the past year. The cheapest was marked R255 (Nov 2014) and the most expensive R360.(either Oct or Nov 2015) How do these guys manage to stay in business?
PRICE VARIATIONS
More than 40% increase over a year is a stark illustration of what happens when a country's economy is mismanaged. Our currency is becoming worthless and we as individuals are getting poorer and poorer by international measures. It sucks! Help! USAID... (We like southern fried chicken)
Also got new shackles, new U-bolts, a new spindle, bearings, seals, gaskets, bolts etc to assemble my axles and then finally to get them back under the frame.
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What a productive trip! Congrats.
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Spent the past few days stripping down the 3rd members. All bearings shot or at the very least seriously suspect. (You were right Pete) So, the only way is all new everything. Better that way in the long run I suppose.
I've been studying the FSM and am a little bit intimidated and concerned about getting it all together and set up properly. I think I'll give it a bash and if I can't get it right then I'll have to take it to a specialist shop in Nelspruit to assemble and then just do the brakes etc myself.
With the forecast for cloudy and cool weather, I got everything to be final coated out and ready before 7 this morning. Mixed up the paint and as I pored it into the gun, huge fat rain drops started falling. Rushed everything back under cover. No forecast for rain, but the way things are now we'll take every and any drop that comes our way without complaint.
I have to get this stuff done today as I've got a burst water pipe and a leaking hot water geyser to see to, and weeks ago I promised our pretty neighbour that I'd do a tune up on her Land Rover before she comes down again. She'll be here Monday afternoon... As the Afrikaans saying goes; "I picked a cane for my own ass." and will just have to deal with it.
Last night I read Mike (78fj40mg)'s thread for guidance and inspiration. Nice truck Mike, and thanks for posting all that stuff. Mud never fails to answer the questions! I just wish Mud also supplied us all with a workshop and equipment like yours.
I've been studying the FSM and am a little bit intimidated and concerned about getting it all together and set up properly. I think I'll give it a bash and if I can't get it right then I'll have to take it to a specialist shop in Nelspruit to assemble and then just do the brakes etc myself.
With the forecast for cloudy and cool weather, I got everything to be final coated out and ready before 7 this morning. Mixed up the paint and as I pored it into the gun, huge fat rain drops started falling. Rushed everything back under cover. No forecast for rain, but the way things are now we'll take every and any drop that comes our way without complaint.
I have to get this stuff done today as I've got a burst water pipe and a leaking hot water geyser to see to, and weeks ago I promised our pretty neighbour that I'd do a tune up on her Land Rover before she comes down again. She'll be here Monday afternoon... As the Afrikaans saying goes; "I picked a cane for my own ass." and will just have to deal with it.
Last night I read Mike (78fj40mg)'s thread for guidance and inspiration. Nice truck Mike, and thanks for posting all that stuff. Mud never fails to answer the questions! I just wish Mud also supplied us all with a workshop and equipment like yours.
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Thanks Bud! I appreciate the kind words!
A MUD provided virtual work shop wouldn't work for me I'd rather have a shop like yours surrounded by wild life and stories to talk about. In my shop yes I have almost have all the tools needed to work on my 40, but it's boring being in a boxy building while you hear the Seattle rains pounding on the cold tin roof, I don't want to sound ungrateful, but I need to get couple of dogs to keep me company, however, MUD seems to curtail the manic boredom symptoms a bit while typing my story and uploading an ungodly amount of high res pics, thank God and MUD for that.
I'm glad you enjoyed reading my build thread it's been a lot of work, as you already know from your own build, but I'm enjoying the hell out of it. Let me know if you have any questions, however, based on what I've seen you do I'll probably be the one with all the questions.
It's such an awesome feeling of accomplishment when you finish something in accordance with your criteria and OCD tendencies and when you screw up, as I have done many times, you just do it all over again until it's done right. I guess my cruiser project could have been completed sooner but I'm in no hurry to finish, besides I have lots of honey-do
projects that I work on between oil changes and the like, i.e. construction projects around the house, furniture making, servicing all of our vehicles, internet, etc. I'm sure you get the picture. Some days I have to be a lumber jack, a plumber, a father and a husband all on the same night, well maybe it's not as boring as I've led you to believe but I know one thing it's a wonderful life and a big THANKS goes to you and all my other friends here on MUD for helping me maintain my sanity!I look forward to your cruiser updates and stories so keep them coming!
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Sounds like we need to swop for a while, Mike. Funny how the grass is always greener on the other side. I am very appreciative though of the life I have here. and enjoy every minute of it. I'm rushing a bit though with this build to get rid of it. I would really like to slow down and do the little extras but sadly not on this one. That said, I hate interruptions and going from one thing to another. The MWFD says I am "linear" and then rolls her eyes and stalks off. I can't help it, I just like to work on one thing at a time and once that is finished, move onto the next. For me the pleasure is really in the doing, and sitting back and admiring the achievement. Perfection always beckons, but I got some good advice from one of the Mudders for this build - "Good enough rather than perfect." Not easy, the OCD pushes hard.
I'm missing my annual trip to the States too. Would normally be there by now and getting ready for the Kershaw sale next weekend. This is only the second time in 10 years I'll be missing it. Kershaw knives are very expensive here and make good trade goods. I always buy a heap of them for a friend and I. He uses his to trade for hunting opportunities. A knife we pay $8 for at the sale gets him an impala or springbuck to hunt. Fortunately the MFWD's son has agreed to go for me this year and then I'll bring them back next year.
The bloody Land Rover is done, and the pipe is done.
I haven't been entirely idle when it comes to the Dagha Boy.
I've been busy in the "spray booth" getting all the axle parts nicely painted.
SPRAY BOOTH
While I was busy taking the photographs this little guy came rushing by. I estimate he moves at a speed of about 20m per minute. The ball of dung he is pushing is about the size of a golf ball. Every so often he climbs on top to check his direction and then takes off again.
SPEEDING DUNG BEETLE.
I've commandeered the "bachelors quarters" (and old store room converted into a sleeping spot for kids) as parts storage. Slowly but surely filling up with parts ready for assembly. A bit redneck I suppose, but it works well. At least I haven't got the engine on the dining room table...yet.
PARTS STORAGE. 1
PARTS STORAGE 2.
Ja, I know exactly where everything is. That is, until I need it. I have two nice big steel stationary cupboards that I have modified and use for all the ziplocks with the little parts. Only problem with that is that they have been colonized by Foam Nest Frogs and now I have to leave the doors open for them to get in and out. So much for keeping the dust out, but I can live with them as they keep the mozzies and other bugs under control. This time of the year they are all over. One has moved into the body tub but I can't find him, as they are very well camouflaged, can change colour like a chameleon and sit dead still during the day.
THIS GUY LIVES ON MY STOOP CHAIR. (About 1.5 inches from nose to tail)
I'm missing my annual trip to the States too. Would normally be there by now and getting ready for the Kershaw sale next weekend. This is only the second time in 10 years I'll be missing it. Kershaw knives are very expensive here and make good trade goods. I always buy a heap of them for a friend and I. He uses his to trade for hunting opportunities. A knife we pay $8 for at the sale gets him an impala or springbuck to hunt. Fortunately the MFWD's son has agreed to go for me this year and then I'll bring them back next year.
The bloody Land Rover is done, and the pipe is done.
I haven't been entirely idle when it comes to the Dagha Boy.
I've been busy in the "spray booth" getting all the axle parts nicely painted.
SPRAY BOOTH
While I was busy taking the photographs this little guy came rushing by. I estimate he moves at a speed of about 20m per minute. The ball of dung he is pushing is about the size of a golf ball. Every so often he climbs on top to check his direction and then takes off again.
SPEEDING DUNG BEETLE.
I've commandeered the "bachelors quarters" (and old store room converted into a sleeping spot for kids) as parts storage. Slowly but surely filling up with parts ready for assembly. A bit redneck I suppose, but it works well. At least I haven't got the engine on the dining room table...yet.
PARTS STORAGE. 1
PARTS STORAGE 2.
Ja, I know exactly where everything is. That is, until I need it. I have two nice big steel stationary cupboards that I have modified and use for all the ziplocks with the little parts. Only problem with that is that they have been colonized by Foam Nest Frogs and now I have to leave the doors open for them to get in and out. So much for keeping the dust out, but I can live with them as they keep the mozzies and other bugs under control. This time of the year they are all over. One has moved into the body tub but I can't find him, as they are very well camouflaged, can change colour like a chameleon and sit dead still during the day.
THIS GUY LIVES ON MY STOOP CHAIR. (About 1.5 inches from nose to tail)
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Loving this thread, especially the tidbits you add about life in the bush. I've been to RSA 3 times, and each time I found it very difficult to leave. Such a beautiful country with everything to offer.
Forgive me for the silly question, what is MWFD? I know you're referring to the mrs, but can't decipher the letters!
Loving this thread, especially the tidbits you add about life in the bush. I've been to RSA 3 times, and each time I found it very difficult to leave. Such a beautiful country with everything to offer.
Forgive me for the silly question, what is MWFD? I know you're referring to the mrs, but can't decipher the letters!
Boozewz, I think you'll find it is Mid West Farmer's Daughter
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Ja, as Diogenese says, it's a Mid West Farmer's Daughter that came to RSA, liked it, came some more and more and has now been here for ten years. We split our time between SA and USA but mostly in SA while we still can, mostly in the bush now. It is a great privilege to live in the bush and really interesting to see how nature works.
Last night, piercing screams from the aforesaid MWFD heralded the discovery of a snake in the bathroom. It is the first one we have had in the house. My knowledge of snakes is very limited, but this was a small guy, who I suspect came in after geckos. I did my heroic Old Africa Hand thing and caught the little guy in a plastic jug. He was very relaxed and not in the slightest aggressive. Took a photo and let him go on the lawn. My knowledge of snakes is all but non-existent so I don't have a clue what it was. Quite a long but very thin body.
In all my time in the bush I have seen very few snakes but one does hear horror stories about snakes - most of which I think are figments of the imagination.
ST DAGHA BOY'S DRAGON.
Got some parts back from Koekie yesterday.
When I thought Mr Toyota's version of rear spring hangers for the 45s was overkill, I hadn't yet seen Koekies' interpretation. Judge for yourself...
THE OLD AND THE NEW
BREAK THAT, SUCKER.
The rear axle is back too. After Koekies removed the seals and bearings and cleaned it all up nicely, he found that there was still plenty meat left and no need to do the repairs we had thought were necessary at first. It is just the rusted turned out rim that makes it look so bad but that is just cosmetic.
Well, it appears that I am now at the point where I can start putting the frame stuff back on. Except that Steve was supposed to drop of the shackles for me over the weekend but didn't... Typical of business in SA. No competition. Will have to try to get it couriered up.
I still have work for to day, painting the last few bits and bolting on the rear hangers before I really need the shackles.
Making an early start this morning as it is incredibly hot. 85F at 04:30 this morning. If I'm lucky I will be able to work until 11:00 before the real heat hits.
Last night, piercing screams from the aforesaid MWFD heralded the discovery of a snake in the bathroom. It is the first one we have had in the house. My knowledge of snakes is very limited, but this was a small guy, who I suspect came in after geckos. I did my heroic Old Africa Hand thing and caught the little guy in a plastic jug. He was very relaxed and not in the slightest aggressive. Took a photo and let him go on the lawn. My knowledge of snakes is all but non-existent so I don't have a clue what it was. Quite a long but very thin body.
In all my time in the bush I have seen very few snakes but one does hear horror stories about snakes - most of which I think are figments of the imagination.
ST DAGHA BOY'S DRAGON.
Got some parts back from Koekie yesterday.
When I thought Mr Toyota's version of rear spring hangers for the 45s was overkill, I hadn't yet seen Koekies' interpretation. Judge for yourself...
THE OLD AND THE NEW
BREAK THAT, SUCKER.
The rear axle is back too. After Koekies removed the seals and bearings and cleaned it all up nicely, he found that there was still plenty meat left and no need to do the repairs we had thought were necessary at first. It is just the rusted turned out rim that makes it look so bad but that is just cosmetic.
Well, it appears that I am now at the point where I can start putting the frame stuff back on. Except that Steve was supposed to drop of the shackles for me over the weekend but didn't... Typical of business in SA. No competition. Will have to try to get it couriered up.
I still have work for to day, painting the last few bits and bolting on the rear hangers before I really need the shackles.
Making an early start this morning as it is incredibly hot. 85F at 04:30 this morning. If I'm lucky I will be able to work until 11:00 before the real heat hits.
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Cheers, for letting the snake go on his way! As a lifetime snake lover, I applaud your thinking, but I'm not surprised! Love this build, and hope someday I can come down your way and have a beer!
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When you come to think on it, I'm in his house, not the other way around. You are very welcome. The beer is not as good as California, but getting better. I have found one IPA "King's Block House" down in Cape Town which is right there with the Californians. We get it on tap only locally and only sometimes, so you'll have to give me advance notice and I'll get some in. Will have to be prepared for a whole keg though. Oh, the hardships of living in Africa... With the 14+ : 1 exchange rate it is really cheap to visit here once you get here. All Mudders who find themselves in this neck of the woods are welcome to contact me.
Back to the Dagha Boy...
Here's one for Those-Who-Can-Spot-An-Upside-Down-Bezel-At-300-Paces... Ja, that includes you JohnnyC...
SPOT THE MISTAKE, LADS!!
AWA. Africa Wins Again.
nice progress - though I'm clueless as to a mistake but am mildly concerned about the porosity of that weld. Maybe down in SA they need to lighten the load up a bit by adding air to the weld?
Are you going for transverse leaf suspension?
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nice progress - though I'm clueless as to a mistake but am mildly concerned about the porosity of that weld. Maybe down in SA they need to lighten the load up a bit by adding air to the weld?
With all that solid steel, something has to be porous and light... Right? Normally in SA we'd just strap it down with some wire...
Are you going for transverse leaf suspension?
YOU GOT IT !! TRANSVERSE REAR SUSPENSION
Yeah! Real old school. You just slap the spring in there, weld a bracket onto the centre of the axle for the spring to attach to and you get 18 inches of lift and serious articulation. By welding some rebar to the ends of the axle, running it to the front and welding it to the axle hub on either side you can have 4 wheel steering as well. I think I must patent this idea and sell kits to the rock crawlers...
There is also another mistake that can be seen from the previous post's photos. I gave him the incorrect bushes - those from the front hanger, so the bushing is too small for the rear shackle. Murphy's law. "Anything that can go wrong, will."
I'd rather not just weld it on. Maybe I'm weird, but just a weld for something like that makes me nervous.
I would not be surprised if the flange piece were replaceable. It looks like it just presses on. The tube inside that the bearing and seal sit in is in perfect condition. If anybody knows where one can get a replacement flange I would appreciate a heads up on that.
Last night's snake has been tentatively identified as a juvenile snouted cobra. (Naja Annulifera) Not aggressive but seriously poisonous.
