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  1. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    I can't see anything wrong with it. Wondering what you found...?:-? G.
  2. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    OK, good luck then!;-) G.
  3. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    Sooo, did it shift?.... how did it turn out....?:?::-) G.
  4. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    Clint: your brackets /frame extensions are of the "welded" version. To gain clearance you (and others) may consider this other option before touching the steering box..... G.
  5. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    Thankyou John! AND that's a very tempting offer; one never knows what the future will bring...... ... although after looking at your temps and weather right now I think I might prefer staying here in the warm and sunny South for a little longer; at least a few more weeks!:smile: Also...
  6. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    OK, this is what I found: 1) Where the cover comes closest to the shaft (hatched area, 1st pic) the wall thickness is 5.5mm. Grinding a shallow groove there, 2mm deep, would not affect structural strength of the steering box, IMHO. 2) Internally there is plenty of clearance between the...
  7. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    Can we assume that the truck's frame is perfectly straight; that there are no shims for whatever reason between steering box and frame; and that there were no changes made to the steering gear cover (regarding shape) in the later production years...?? Probably YES, for all. Now before thinking...
  8. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    A gas to MF conversion in a '67 A2 ??? The gasser winch shaft will interfere with the Multifuel bell housing but never rub on the steering gear!
  9. gringeltaube

    winch drive shaft

    That is very unusual. If it really rubs, you have something loose or severely misaligned! Better check before it gets worse!
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