Update on problem while rebuilding rear axle

[Buckru]

Quick update for ya,
The thread size for the rear spindle is 1.50 metric. Using a thread file and a triangular file Tim and I were able to restore the mangled threads pretty darn well. It took a while, but we got er done.I appreciate the help this forum has given me and a big thanks to all. A special thanks to Tim who, while I was working on the rear axle, replaced my phh, radiator hoses, istalled a new fan clutch and thermostat. flushed my coolant, blead and refilled my power steering fluid and brake fluid. What a guy. Also thanks to Ross (his HG is blowing as we speak) for his help in these projects as well.

Thanks again

Buck

 

[cruiserdan]

Thread pitch, actually.

Glad to hear it's back togther without having to replace the housing.....

 

[Buckru]

Yes sir, 1.50. The metric thread file I bought was $9.00 and an investment all Toyota do it yourselfers should have. Pitch range from .75 to 3.0.

Buck

 

[Rookie2]

Yes sir, 1.50. The metric thread file I bought was $9.00 and an investment all Toyota do it yourselfers should have. Pitch range from .75 to 3.0.

Buck

Where from?

 

[tarbe]

I'm not going to buy one. I know a guy who will lend me his

 

[MaddBaggins]

Glad that worked out! I didn't know they actually have "thread files" I've always used a small trianglular file for that type of ish.

 

[Rookie2]

I'm not going to buy one. I know a guy who will lend me his

I'd hope so. Sounds like you rebuilt his whole dang truck while he was slow walking that thread repair.

 

[Buckru]

I'd hope so. Sounds like you rebuilt his whole dang truck while he was slow walking that thread repair.

He was actually doing this while I was rebuilding the rear axle.

I picked the thread repair file up from an industrial supply house here in Houston. I needed it asap so I couldn't wait for shipping but you can order one from ebay for much cheaper than I paid.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Thread-Restorer...ryZ20762QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Buck

 

[Rookie2]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Thread-Restorer...ryZ20762QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Buck

Cool. Thanks for the link.

 

[Tools R Us]

Glad it worked! Now on to Ross's little project?

 

[Buckru]

Time to do Ross' rear bearings and time to start on Tim's head gasket.

Thanks for the support from this group.

Buck

 

[MaddBaggins]

Time to do Ross' rear bearings and time to start on Tim's head gasket.

Thanks for the support from this group.

Buck

Damn, Ross is gettin all kinds of crap done on his rig while hanging in TX for the summer. Good, when he comes back home he will have lots of time to help me with my windows and doors and siding on my house!!

 

[GeoRoss]

That is great news Buck, I knew it would work out just fine.

 

[tarbe]

Buck

Posting from Kerrville Hampton Inn...how is the flush going?

Ross...CEL still out?

 

[GeoRoss]

Buck

Posting from Kerrville Hampton Inn...how is the flush going?

Ross...CEL still out?

So far so good. My wife is visiting this weekend and said she notices the increased pep.

Ross

 

[Tools R Us]

So far so good. My wife is visiting this weekend and said she notices the increased pep.

Ross

Is she referring to the truck?

 

[tarbe]

So far so good. My wife is visiting this weekend and said she notices the increased pep.

Ross

Absence make the heart grow fonder....or is it abstinence??


Good luck house hunting! I hope she is thrilled with what she can get in Houston for the money.

 

[GeoRoss]

Is she referring to the truck?

Absence make the heart grow fonder....or is it abstinence??

I am not one for kiss-and-tell, but she was referring to the LandCruiser.

We specifically look at houses only neighborhoods. She now has a mental picture of the different areas and how far different places are from each other.

I am really ready to head back, this has been a long summer.

Ross

 

[Buckru]

Tim

iFlushed her 4 times with water and one time with water and Prestone coolant flush. She's buttoned up and running green. Slightly colder air coming out of the vents.

Buck