brian
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Couple gallons of kero or diesel and some throw away paint brushes.
Couple gallons of kero or diesel and some throw away paint brushes.
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Here is what I'm seeing today. This is right after I pulled out the birf. Didn't even wipe it down yet.
Top of the knuckle looks super dry inside as well.
Is this normal or should I begin to be concerned?
The outside of the hub is coated in a thin layer of rust. It started inside the knuckle. The only thing that kept this from leaking was it being a desert inside. Can I use a wire brush (wheel?) or a scotch pad to remove the rust? It will take some effort and hours ... joy.
Top of the knuckle looks super dry inside as well.
Is this normal or should I begin to be concerned?
The outside of the hub is coated in a thin layer of rust. It started inside the knuckle. The only thing that kept this from leaking was it being a desert inside. Can I use a wire brush (wheel?) or a scotch pad to remove the rust? It will take some effort and hours ... joy.
Couple of other random questions. The bearings I have are Koyo, not OEM. I think I can tell where they go by size, but wanted to see if anyone knows what Koyo # = OEM #? Also, does it matter what side of the Koyo bearing orients a certain way? The Koyos all seem sealed, much different then the trunion bearings that came out.
Anyone know what dafuq the big gasket on the bottom left is for? I only have 1 of those and don't see it on my reference guide. I'm short 1 flange gasket as well, only have 1 of those too.
The gaskets on the spindle and flange are glued onto the pieces. I got the spindle clean with a scraper, the flange seems much worse. Any trick to removal? This is the spindle with the gasket on it. I didn't even know it was there until I consulted the reference guide.
I haven't pulled the inner axle seal yet, but I checked that it was still seated solidly and it is, but I found the metal spring inside it laying in the alxe, so there's that. FWIW, when I drained the diff fluid I got maybe a quart. Seems it was super low, but not much for shavings on the drain plug.
I will get a pic of the spindle and post it. I cleaned up that, the dust cover and the part that attaches to the brake disc.
Anyone know what dafuq the big gasket on the bottom left is for? I only have 1 of those and don't see it on my reference guide. I'm short 1 flange gasket as well, only have 1 of those too.
The gaskets on the spindle and flange are glued onto the pieces. I got the spindle clean with a scraper, the flange seems much worse. Any trick to removal? This is the spindle with the gasket on it. I didn't even know it was there until I consulted the reference guide.
I haven't pulled the inner axle seal yet, but I checked that it was still seated solidly and it is, but I found the metal spring inside it laying in the alxe, so there's that. FWIW, when I drained the diff fluid I got maybe a quart. Seems it was super low, but not much for shavings on the drain plug.
I will get a pic of the spindle and post it. I cleaned up that, the dust cover and the part that attaches to the brake disc.
brian
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4.5 inch grinder with a wire wheel cup makes short work of rust on housing and stuck on gaskets.
Your gasket looks like it's for your drive flange, there should be 2 of them.
Rust on your knuckle balls looks normal.
Close ups of bearings?
Just for me. What did the upper trunion bearing cages look like. Mine were broken when I took my axle apart. It was street driven and unknown milage.
Rust on your knuckle balls looks normal.
Close ups of bearings?
Just for me. What did the upper trunion bearing cages look like. Mine were broken when I took my axle apart. It was street driven and unknown milage.
The inner knuckle looked very dry. When you put it back together there should be more molly grease.
brian
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i normally end up using a pound per side...between packing all four bearings and the birf and the end of the housing.
Got the races out of the hub and part that attaches to the rotor today ... more new tools acquired. Installed races in the rotor piece. Now it all makes sense, I just stress out and have a hard time visualizing how it works without being shown. Cleaned up the rust on the hub too. Wire wheel looked a bit aggressive, so I just did lubricant and scotch pad. Surface seems ok now.
Spindle
Old trunions and races
Spindle
Old trunions and races
brian
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Can you catch a finger nail on the spindle bearing surfaces?
The pictures make them look pretty bad.
The pictures make them look pretty bad.
^^^ The one on the right is from the top, you can see some rust from it being so dry.
Races
New races installed on rotor piece
Couple of new tools, HF isn't my favorite, but I didn't want to wait for Amazon and auto parts stores only had smaller sets
These have fit everything so far, still have trunions to seat
Parts are all laid out, just need to clean up the knuckle and the birf and get the old gasket off the flange yet and then I can begin reassembly. Hoping the 2nd side goes much quicker than the 1st has. What takes some people 2 hours has taken almost 4 days so far.
Races
New races installed on rotor piece
Couple of new tools, HF isn't my favorite, but I didn't want to wait for Amazon and auto parts stores only had smaller sets
These have fit everything so far, still have trunions to seat
Parts are all laid out, just need to clean up the knuckle and the birf and get the old gasket off the flange yet and then I can begin reassembly. Hoping the 2nd side goes much quicker than the 1st has. What takes some people 2 hours has taken almost 4 days so far.
It feels very smooth, but I will check again tomorrow. That very section (facing bottom in pics) is supposed to have a groove 1/2 way up?
brian
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No. Not at all.
These are the bearing surfaces. They need to be the same diameter outside to side, all the way around.
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Yes like top pic. The star washers line up with that.
I rebuilt the transmission is this 62 Corvette, a Borg Warner T-10, and got a chance to drive it yesterday. Brought back a lot of memories and also made me realize how much better cars and trucks (steering, brakes, etc.) are these days. Was a hoot driving it though!
And stopped in to see some of my neighbors yesterday. These guys have a s***load of offroad vehicles not just Toyotas. Their newest addition, the Celica really caught my eye. It's a running vehicle and apparently legal to be on the road in PA. Forget what year they said the Celica is (77 maybe) but it's on a chassis from an 84 Toy truck. I didn't get a ride in it but am looking forward to it. Has a 22R carbureted engine in it and the stock five speed and transfer cases and rears.
They also had this 4Runner they're working on, has a Chevy V8 and if I remember correctly sits on 49" tires (maybe 54"?). Not running and no, I don't think I'd want to go very far in it. But they have fun and sure have good imagination!
They also had this 4Runner they're working on, has a Chevy V8 and if I remember correctly sits on 49" tires (maybe 54"?). Not running and no, I don't think I'd want to go very far in it. But they have fun and sure have good imagination!
brian
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87 celica
@shmukster , that’s funny timing with the vette and kooky 4x4 conversions, as I’m trying to buy a 1959 Triumph Bonneville from an elderly woman whose husband also built this...
