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[crushers]

well, i stuck an elec locker frotn diff into the Tractor since i had it on the shelf and since the old one needed a full rebuild.
i install, turn on the elec locking hubs and... nothing. WTH?
i pull off the outers and inspect the little motors... yep working fine.
i check the front drive shaft, yep, engaged.
WTH?
ah ha, broken birf.
i pull the ones side apart and found my first broken inner shaft in 30 years of wheeling. damn, thats cool.
i go yank out a brand new 40 inner and it is too long, damn again. so i pull the old diff apart and remove the inner and install with new Toyota birf.
test and nothing, WHAT?
can't be, other birf is busted.
i pull the other side apart and find...











another broken inner, 2 broken inners on the same axle.... WOW!! this is my lucky day.

luckily i have a brand new long splined inner sitting on the shelf with another brand new Toyota birf...

i will have to see if i can get any warranty on this diff since i never ever used it...

nice way to start the weekend off.

cheers

 

[Mud Shark Rosey]

Do you think maybe better off to start with 2 broken birf at home in driveway then to end off with 2 broken birf on the trail 5 hrs from home. I hope you guys have a great weekend with NO broken anythings.
Dave

 

[MYFJ62]

If you had to change all that out on the trail I think the skeeters would have carried us away! But got me to thinking.... remember when the front wouldn't engage on the Spring run right at the beginning on the way into camp? Do you think this is realted at all - just a thought.

Wayne seeing how you will likely be the first up to the cabin what time do you think you might arrive? Only reason I ask is I might have to run and errand in the morn. If I have a ballpark I will time it accordingly. However, no worries if I am not there when you arrive - I will leave the door unlocked.

Shhhhh don't tell anyone.....

 

[crushers]

well, do to a damaged seal the war was lost... the bushpig will remain where she sits with 2 broken wings. turns out the seals in the newer style front diffs are different from the older style, i have a dozen older styls sitting in the box but alas no matter how i look at them they will not fit.

i guess it is the ragtop after all... bummer <insert grin>

i am thinking about 4ish to 5ish to the cabin, no puppy this time. and yes i am up to a evening run to the lookout.

see everyone tomorrow.

<note to self, bring case of bug spray!!>

 

[MYFJ62]

Sounds great Wayne - too bad about the bushpig - I will make sure to slather in the bug repellent plenty thick (maybe skip the shower). Weather is supposed to be great for the rag top!

If you are earlier that is fine, like I said I will be there - errand aborted, I am there to play, not work!

Off to Frisbee and then wagon North.

See you guys tomorrow.

j.

 

[LandBlazer]

Good luck Guys, hope everthing goes well!
Wish I could be there!!!!!
Be Safe and don't let the bugs Bite!!!
Bradley

 

[crushers]

well, i got the tractor tires on the ragtop, the winch and bumper switched over, the modified rear tire carrier switched over and picked up dads ford to tow the float.

give me an idea when you will be up there, i will be pulling out about 10ish so should be up there about 3 ish.

cheers

 

[MrMoMo]

If all goes well, Mike & I (and by the sounds of things Nicholas is going to meet up with us) should be there by around dinner time...

See ya'll soon!

 

[romey]

hope ya'lls have some great stories to tell! i totally suck!!!

 

[MrMoMo]

OK folks... Starting now... stories and Photos!! (links to videos coming soon!) - ROMEY - where were you? We have a new plan for your 80, it involves a 3B!!! (and there is a working prototype!)

 

[MrMoMo]

Moved it all to the Picture thread so my pics are with everyone elses...

 

[romey]

wow, wonderful read Bruce!! i can just imagine the excitement and the laughter in all your faces through the "oh sh*t!" situations! lol! i definitely missed an awesome run! i was too bagged from just arriving from a long roady to the west coast, no tow set up for the 40 and i didn't get my act together to get i prepped in time anyway...which is why i suck a$$! i coulda tried the 80 i guess . . .

can't wait to see more pics and vids and stories....glad you guys had a blasssst!