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That was my intention, to have something that could be tried fairly simply before springing for the hubs. The price of the hubs is not bad when you consider what it takes to make them. I could build my own, but why? The axle could be tried with your existing front flange setup, quick and easy...

Thanks for the compliment! I have been around vehicle maintenance and modifications for 30 years now, and have seen some spectacular failures from not looking at the theory of operation before diving in. The main concern I have is this: In a front axle situation, the outer axle stub is normally...

So, I am looking at making an axle with 1.66x16 splines on each end. All I have to do is determine the correct length. I would probably make it about 1/2" longer than I think necessary, then shorten it down until I got a good fit with no bind. Longhunter Since you already have a set of...

If anyone can give the details on this, I would be interested. I thought that bypassing the fuel density compensator made it a diesel only. Regards Robert

kenny Caliper measurements are fine for my needs. Do the front axle outer splines match the inner splines? Regards Robert

The reason I was thinking an outboard bearing and retainer might be needed was to support the hub end of the axle shaft. That and the fact that you don't want the axle floating around between the locking hub and the side gear. I have not looked at a deuce differential in several years, and I...

Aha! That would explain why the truck I drove had only a high/low/neutral for the t-case. This was a late '50's REO that had been rebuilt to multifuel configuration. I am asking these questions because I have some ideas on what type deuce I want. Now I see I am looking for an air shift transfer...

If you send me your home made flanges, I can chuck them up in my lathe and bore them out to the correct diameter. I would then tap the hole to the appropriate pipe size so you can screw in a nipple with a cap on it. It won't take me long to do, and it won't cost anything. You can just owe me a...

All I am looking for some basic transfer case information. Does the t-case have a rear wheel drive only position? I see mention of removing the front drive flanges for road trips, I assumed it was to reduce the drag of the front diff. Now, after looking through the operators manual, I am...

All I found what looks to be a GMC deuce, M211? on Ebay. Search Ebay motors, for "military". It is not in the vehicles section, and is listed as parts or project truck. It is only bringing about 10 bucks at the moment. Looks fairly complete, no top canvas or bed.

I hadn't considered that! Urethanes are really nasty when they burn. If you can use a sanding disk to remove the paint from the area you are going to weld you will be better off. If you are using a MIG gun, the urethane smoke will make it hard to get a good weld. Regards Robert

Guys There are several alternatives to sand blasting. For frames, axle housings, and other heavy parts, try high pressure water blasting. In my area we have a couple of industrial cleaning companies who use VHP (40,000 psi) pressure washers. I use them to blast the overspray off paint hangers...

Although we are probably a little off topic with this... Please forgive me if this is considered improper on this forum. My experience with thermosets vs thermocures is only with powder coating materials. The thermosets are able to be re-flowed with heat, the thermocures are not. The military...

OK, I will see how I do with the answers. 1) Be careful using shop air for an air supply! I have to use oil free compressors with some serious filtration and a CO monitor to supply my painters. If your compressor is passing a little oil, you can get deathly ill by getting a lung full. I would...

All This is my first post, so I hope I get it right. I am a paint engineer by trade, been doing that for 20 years. All paints, no matter what type, are hazardous if you inhale enough of them. The alkyd enamels are typically reduced with aliphatic hydrocarbons, which are not great for your...