CenTXFJ60
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Ah ha. Got it Jack. Thank you
What the hell is goin on in Jimmy's Barn (2 Viewers)
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CenTXFJ60
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Another fun 5-speed conversion on a friends @LETSROLLEM 60. He’s working on a new water pump/hoses etc. Daniel had a key finding as to why his heat was not working. PO installed the thermostat upside down. I’ve heard of this happening but witnessed it for the first x today. On the conversion, yesterday was demo day, today was cleaning. Tomorrow is assembly/install.
CenTXFJ60
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The THERMOSTAT & t-case. Meant to include in the last post. Having issues loading pics for some reason.
Lookin like some good progress Jimmy! Glad I could get in there and turn some wrenches with you. Always a good time in Jimmy’s Barn. And your taste in music is perfect for wrenching’
CenTXFJ60
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Got some 4 degree wedges added to Daniel’s OME lift. Waiting on some parts before I can put the T-case back together. Buttoned up the oil pan and RMS. Ran into a problem pulling the bearing from the tip of the output shaft. This puller has worked flawlessly for many cases but this one is proving a bit stubborn. Filled it with Kroil and letting it sit overnight. The cage exploded and all the needle bearings are out. Will see if I have any luck in the AM.
CenTXFJ60
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CenTXFJ60
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Is that an OEM pan? I dig that little kickout to protect the drain plug.Ok. Uploads seem to be working now
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CenTXFJ60
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Yes sir. It’s the factory 2F pan
bottombracket
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KROIL EVERYTHING.
When you know, you know.
When you know, you know.
Jimmy use a carbide burr on the bearing race to get it really thin then hammer a really small flat head screwdriver between the race and the shaft to collapse the race inward.
That looks like a TVIS plate, but for a 6 cylinder?!
cps432
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It’s pricy for good reason. I like WD40 for a lot of things and it is very versatile, but Kroil does the job of unsticking stuck stuff better than anything I’ve tried. They sell a bunch of different products for different applications too.
CenTXFJ60
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So true on the Kroil. It’s pricey. Not everyone has access to it when they enter the shop. And good call @roma042987 on the race. Very similar to what I did on my first t-case prior to getting that puller. Was able to thin the wall with a Dremel and now the new bearing is in. Clutch/starter etc all done. Hope to have a few parts for the t-case rebuild Tuesday or Wednesday. Daniel’s truck needs the front wheel bearings tightened. May tackle that manana. Then back to tree/yard cleanup (from the ice storm) until I get the case parts.
cps432
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One of these days I’m gonna order some of that damn coffee… maybe tonight. I’m gonna run out of Turkish coffee this week.
Kroil is magic, but a good substitute is a 50/50 mix of kero and atf. Damn near as good, and cheap.
Pair that mixture with a sure shot bottle and you're in business. No propellants either, better for the environment
Pair that mixture with a sure shot bottle and you're in business. No propellants either, better for the environment
CenTXFJ60
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It hits the spot ma man. May have mentioned it earlier but my local store ran out in Nov/dec so I ordered a 6-pack off the internet. I believe it was around $6-7 per can
CenTXFJ60
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I like Cheap Johnny. Thanks for the tip.
If you haven't picked up on sure shot bottles yet, you need to do it. I get them from McMaster. I use one with acetone as a substitute for brake cleaner in almost every situation. Way, way cheaper than buying brake cleaner.
For penetrants like kero/atf, you can just use a reg spray bottle, but a sure shot is pimp. Same thing, buy chem resistant regular spray bottles from McMaster.
cps432
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I tried acetone and atf on advice a while back but couldn’t get it to mix. Kerosene would probably be a better solvent.Kroil is magic, but a good substitute is a 50/50 mix of kero and atf. Damn near as good, and cheap.
Pair that mixture with a sure shot bottle and you're in business. No propellants either, better for the environment
