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[M4wdFab]

had two fuel line failures last wheeling trip, and another when it was parked in trailer. i guess rubber thats 8 years old gave up.

replaced all fuel lines in system.   loaded in trailer for Hallowheeling.

[M4wdFab]

2 low rear tires and fired right up.  pulled in the shop.  had some good halloween candy still in the side pockets

[M4wdFab]

another 14bolt shaft gave up this morning, and then shortly after took out the spindle, making it look like a rear stear car.

got tow trucked from CV hill climb back to my trailer. 

short trip!

bah!

[M4wdFab]

well with what i have and what i have to work with, im thinking im going to try and slug in a new tube/spindle.  the 14bolt i have sitting here complete spare must be newer, both shafts are different lengths. 


ton of work either way, but i think ill strip off the right tower, shock, link, track bar mounts, section in a new tube and burn it all back together. 

 should be a good days work tomorrow. 

[M4wdFab]

found not only shafts and hubs different, but spindles are different and its not going to work.

So swap entire axle brackerty and worry about getting brake brackets to work later, or find and 87 and back 14 bolt to steel a tube from. 

nothing listed local.  one 2 hours away that still needs to be cut from a truck.  bah

[M4wdFab]

JJ had a housing and I ran out and grabbed for 100$ credit on bill due for brolite gear work

same housing, but in the end decided to slug on just a spindle.  hard part done,  just need 4 tabs back on and reassemble. 

[M4wdFab]

what could possibly go wrong

[Wingman]

Never considered a “Z” cut on a tube. Smart!

[M4wdFab]

ya figured anything i could do to make this stronger should be done.  the slug is thin wall to not block oil to the hub and not really structural more for alignment.  i sectioned it in the middle there also because the tower for the track bar and bump pad straddles that area and will add a ton of structure. 

hopefully will be a non issue and be good for years more of service. 

[M4wdFab]

finished this up and back to used up race car status

bah.

[M4wdFab]

winter flat aird up

inspected on on lift.

looks in good shape other than a flat bump can and a couple loose heims up front.  should be summer ready if needed.

[M4wdFab]

 needs fuel and a lift day after a couple wheeling trips. 

[M4wdFab]

cracked/leaking radiator changed out today.  had to mod chassis for removal.  it hadnt been out since original fabrication. 

new colant
new oil / filter

have a leaking 14bolt hub thats going to need a speedy sleve. 
more fluids and general maintenance on the list this week. 

maybe some fresh tins if i get out to the hood this week for AL

[M4wdFab]

finished up on board air install today with a york 210.

works pretty good.  seems to be holding pressure fine, but i have a complete regasket kit if needed.


i had to dissasemble the entire york and soak it / break it free.  it was seized solid.

also swapped on a new cirp style clutch.  uses factory truck AC belt listing. 

[M4wdFab]

new air hose and install finished.