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Saint Michael (was: Big Things in Eagle Land)
« on: February 17, 2012, 10:36:07 PM »
I have a couple big things coming up on the Eagle.  I've taken care of 2/3 of the new audio install, I think all the burned out lights are set at last, I've still need to do seats, headliner, and a few other things but the next big batch comes at once:

front wheel bearings - driver side priority
driver side CV axle
brakes
strut rod bushings

then I can hit a shop and have them:
swap my wheels
alignment
inspection

Smike, I could really use your press for the bearings.  Did you take a look for that O-ring or should I just hit Cat? I should have all the parts Monday, I'd like to tackle it then if I can. If you're booked up I can just pull the knuckle and bring it over. and not tie up a bay. I know you're busy...
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Re: Big Things in Eagle Land
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 11:59:31 PM »
ill let you know i have a rubi coming over tomorrow for main work the next week.  the buggy is getting packed in the trailer Sunday night so that will free up the other bay not full with shit. 

Thursday i have a taurus coming back for brakes and a rear end look over, but i should be good after that
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 10:33:58 AM »
Sounds like I'll plan to pull the knuckle then :)

I might be trying to squeeze in an Acura brake job this week myself too.
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Re: Big Things in Eagle Land
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2012, 10:56:35 AM »
Quote from: mr.mindless on February 17, 2012, 10:36:07 PM

front wheel bearings - driver side priority In my cardriver side CV axle In my carbrakes coming this week at some point..strut rod bushings on your own
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2012, 04:35:00 PM »
Strut rod bushings are on the way too.

Holy hell, FedEx tracking says they're at my door. Came out of buffalo, no idea why they'd have gotten Saturday deliver

Too bad the poker run is tomorrow.
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Re: Big Things in Eagle Land
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 08:30:42 AM »
Quote from: mr.mindless on February 17, 2012, 10:36:07 PM
I have a couple big things coming up on the Eagle.  I've taken care of 2/3 of the new audio install, I think all the burned out lights are set at last, I've still need to do seats, headliner, and a few other things but the next big batch comes at once:

front wheel bearings - driver side priority
driver side CV axle
brakes
strut rod bushings

then I can hit a shop and have them:
swap my wheels
alignment
inspection

Smike, I could really use your press for the bearings.  Did you take a look for that O-ring or should I just hit Cat? I should have all the parts Monday, I'd like to tackle it then if I can. If you're booked up I can just pull the knuckle and bring it over. and not tie up a bay. I know you're busy...

Putting Jeep steel wheels on???
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Re: Big Things in Eagle Land
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2012, 08:34:00 AM »
You need to add:

Dig for treasures in the glove box and console.

to your to do list. Never know what you may find!
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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2012, 08:38:15 AM »
Door key, owners manual, radiator and tire receipts. Couple bucks in change. Nothing else interesting.
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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 09:35:45 AM »
At least you don't have to worry about finding a condom in that thing :P
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Re: Big Things in Eagle Land
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 09:57:01 AM »
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Door key, owners manual, radiator and tire receipts. Couple bucks in change. Nothing else interesting.

Darn it! Could've swore there'd be more interesting things..., oh well.

Haha Eric!
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2012, 02:16:03 AM »
and so it begins:

Vic has an email asking him to call me about when I can bring my knuckles over to have the center holes opened up for Jeep unit bearings.

I spent about 4-5 hours applying heat, pressure, and percussive force to the hub with the bad bearings and all I got for it was worse bearings.  Never budged.  Broke a 14b drum that I tried pressing on first.  Then plasma'd out a "correct" plate from 1/2" steel and bent it.  Didn't break the hub or bolts quite yet but I'm certain I'm right on the edge of doing so.

Dumpbus II right around the bend!! ;D
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2012, 02:27:06 AM »
Appears there are two unit bearings as far as I'm concerned.  84-89 and 90-99.

old is smaller all around.  OD, pilot, depth. says hub pilot is 3.75"

new says hub pilot is 3.942"

I measured 3 7/8" which would be 3.875 on Smike's sample.  Hrmph!
Guess I need to double check things.  Maybe I'll put the brakes on this and deal with it next week instead of rushing things. No real reason NOT to take the Cummins to Cleveland and it's not like I'm going to leave the Eagle to rot if I back burner it for a bit.
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2012, 02:27:47 AM »
Only down side is my 10 day expires on the 26th and it's in no shape to get over for an inspection right now.
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2012, 03:29:57 AM »
Looked up dimensions and cross references. The 84-89 unit bearing is a near match dimensionally. Same offset, closer diameters.

Just emailed Arie. We'll see what I can pull off in a day or so!
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2012, 07:28:47 AM »
I have a good used one still I believe. I know I have a new one also, but Arie should have them in stock.
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