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I was able to remove three more tie rod ends on Wednesday. It was necessary to remove the rear drag link from the power steering cylinder to get to end number 4, which connects to the idler arm. The right hand ends (8, 11) for the tie rods came loose from the wheels easily. It was just a...

Here's a Sunday afternoon update - GREAT so far. The ends are still a little hot to handle easily, but I couldn't resist some initial tests. I didn't take an actual numerical reading, but the joint mobility is much better. I performed an initial break-loose with the socket wrench. The...

Here's more steering fun. I managed to release number 9 end between the rear reach rod and left hand second steering axle. I'm going to give credit to the fact that I reconnected end 5 to the idler arm, thus reducing the side load on end 9. I had to disconnect the axle nut on the idler arm...

m-35tom, It would be terrific to have the skills and equipment to fix up the joints like you describe. I had to use google to find out what a “fly cutter” was. So, I have a way to go before I'm ready to make such repairs. I'm also waiting on a “wetlands delineation” to get my shop built...

jg09, I'm the fellow that AaronW is talking about. I'm about six miles east of Blaine. I own Stalwart's old not-quite-as-cool-as-a-HEMTT-but-still-very-cool rig. Unfortunately, it's partly apart right now while I work on the steering. It's doubtful that it will be ready by the 6th I've...

I've started my project to loosen up the steering on my M656. This will reduce the torque required to move the tie rod ends from 100+ foot pounds to about 10 foot pounds. Since there are eleven of these ends, they add up to a lot of torque resistance. The two main external symptoms are very...

To provide closure to this subject, After discussion with Les Schwab and feedback from you folks, I decided to put a tube in the tire. I'm keeping the old L-ring, even though it's not mounted. I bought a spare tube (81 dollars). Thanks for all your feedback. What a fun vehicle this is!

I just got off the phone with Bibendum at Michelin Tires. Triangular o-rings are called L-rings. L-Rings For Highway, EM, and Grader Tires The primary purpose of the L-Ring seal is to create an air seal where the tire bead and rim bead seat are not completely compatible. Some of the...

I suspect that these were indeed round at one time. 40 years of compression can change a lot. The area of a 3/8 inch circle is about the same as a 1/2 inch equilateral trangle, with less than a two percent difference. The exact 1/2 inch sides on the ring were suspicious - I don't trust round...

The other day I noticed that the second steering axle driver side tire on my M656 was flat. The fellow from Les Schwab said that the triangular o-ring or gasket between the rim and bead had been pinched. He said that the o-ring needed to be replaced, but that Les Schwab didn't carry them. The...

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and corrections. My next trip up north will be on Saturday. Hopefully I'll have some good news by Saturday afternoon. On the ball joints vs tie-rod ends correction - oh boy, I get to learn new nomenclature! I finally got all the marine terms figured...

I've started the "Bjorn's boiled joints" treatment on my M656 to loosen up the steering. Unfortunately, I'm stuck at the very first step, namely removing the ball joints. I've attached some pictures of joints that I've been trying to remove, as well as some that I haven't started yet. A buddy...

cranetruck, Here's a picture of the tank on my M656. The text is: CAUTION DO NOT FILL ABOVE DOTTED LINE The dotted line at the upper right is located where the flat side of the tank starts to curve. I think it's a nice touch that they painted the "DO NOT FILL ABOVE" text right on top of the...

If you have a decent memory, you should be able to pass the tests for General and Extra. I used a combination of the ARRL license manuals and MFJ quick study books to prepare.

Bjorn, I appreciate your writeups on your steering and torque rods. I have them both bookmarked. The picture with the joints circled is also great. You asked about tire pressure - I don't know, but I'll check Friday when I'm up north. I have some questions on your hot joints procedure. You...

So I finally got my insurance foolishness taken care of. I took the M656 out for a quick drive around the block (about five miles) this morning. I know I keep going on about it, but it really rides smoothly. I had warmed up my Unimog 416.163 on the same path, and I could feel every bump and...

So I wanted to go for a drive in my M656 yesterday. The rain was deluge-ing so I turned the little knob for the windshield wipers. There was a lot of hissing, but no wiping. Checking the air pipes for the wipers I felt air, but not much. I removed the valve and wiper motors, and brought them...

Mudstone, Flash has a consistent problem of "just going away" in GNU/Linux. I'm running Hardy, Jaunty, and Karmic, some 32 bit and some 64 bit. They all have the problem with Flash. Here are some things to try which "might" fix your problem. 1. Set your FireFox options to clear ALL private...

What type of wire is used for "ordinary" wiring in military vehicles? "Type" means like THHN, SJOOW, SJT, SPQR, or the like. I want to add a 24v/12v converter, backup light, license plate light, and audible backup alarm. When I wire them, I'd like to use the same kind of wire that is already...

glenn, I wire the 24V input to a switched circuit, with a fuse. The 12V output just goes to the stereo and a couple of cigarette lighter sockets. I got my converters from my Mog guy and a stereo shop. However, they're available all over the internet for $20-$200. Mine are at the lower end...