Oink Oink

[RUSH55]

Heck as long as this took, the birfields will be a whole weekend.

It will. Most of an entire day anyways, depending on if you have access to a steam cleaner and a solvent tank. Most of the time spent is cleaning.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Most of the time spent is cleaning.

Worst part!

 

[mn12]

Parking brake day.
As expected was pretty messy.
New seals and spike nut from @cruiseroutfit, lots of clean up and rattle can work

 

[mn12]

And good to go.

 

[RUSH55]

Having a good balanced driveshaft is important, like having Total cereal fortified with riboflavin for a good balanced breakfast.

 

[scrapdaddy]

What's anybody's thoughts on putting some silicone sealer on the output splines to keep oil from leaking? I've always done it, but really not sure if it's the right way or nut.

 

[RUSH55]

I’ve always done it too, since that’s how the PO had done mine. I just did what they did.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

What's anybody's thoughts on putting some silicone sealer on the output splines to keep oil from leaking? I've always done it, but really not sure if it's the right way or nut.

Absolutely. We use red FIPG on splines.

 

[mn12]

I used red silicone too. Thought it would be worth a shot too.
Looked like PO used black.

 

[PabloCruise]

77's 55 charcoal filter on the driver side by brake booster, maybe 78's and later on the passenger side? If so looks like correct tubing size.. My 82 40 has the charcoal canister on the passenger fender... ?

My '78 40 has the charcoal can on the passenger side. (9/77 build date)

 

[PabloCruise]

And final shots
Now to start getting the other things under there cleaned up.
Also picked up the birfield kit…for another day.
Heck as long as this took, the birfields will be a whole weekend.

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The first time you do the birfs, the first side takes longer. If you can dig in on the other side shortly after you will remember everything you learned. The second side does not take as long!

 

[PabloCruise]

It will. Most of an entire day anyways, depending on if you have access to a steam cleaner and a solvent tank. Most of the time spent is cleaning.

Get several rolls of paper towel!

 

[PabloCruise]

Having a good balanced driveshaft is important, like having Total cereal fortified with riboflavin for a good balanced breakfast.

Not sure I can recall the last time I saw the word "riboflavin" here in the Pig forum...

 

[RUSH55]

Not sure I can recall the last time I saw the word "riboflavin" here in the Pig forum...

If nobody but you gets a chuckle out of that, then it was all worth it

 

[PabloCruise]

If nobody but you gets a chuckle out of that, then it was all worth it

Big laugh! LOL

 

[mn12]

New rear cards for the cargo area.
Black vinyl and grey waxed canvas.
Not the best, but my first attempt at anything like this…I think they turned out OK.
Will add lashing points, rear light switch and USB panel once complete with fixing rear wheel wheels and rear seat latch.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Good Job!

 

[71greenpig]

Looks good. I like the contrast.

 

[bobm]

Like it, good job. Like the idea on USB and Light switch

 

[mn12]

Kick panels worked on this weekend.
Adding a small net to the passenger side for storage.
Working on something better for the driver side.
Also changed transmission and transfer case oil to 85-140, was 75-90. Much reduced gear noise now.