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my mechanic started on the repair today,what a job..RDUKW
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it it is a big project. I lost a few nights of sleep thinking the truck would never drive again with my project. In the end she fired right up and ran great. I have survived going deep into the dragons belly all I can say is mark all the hoses and wiring well.
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We spent alot of time marking the lines.thanks.
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Holy smokes! Big job is a slight understatement
God bless,
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I won't complain about my trivial issues any longer....I thought bobbing and cutting beds down was a PITA.
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big job ahead best of luck on this one ....using color tape can works also for ya ...
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Many of the drill rigs we work on have even more hoses and a good system of marking/labeling them can save a lot of time when it goes back together. We used different color zip ties. Or even better, we got some old 25 pair phone cable and cut 6" lengths. They have a standard color code scheme and more color choices makes it easier than the zip ties when you can run out of colors pretty quickly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25-pair_color_code
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That is what we used ,phone wire.
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The hydraulic hoses that feed the rear unit are of different sizes with mating ends. Will be a good idea to take plenty of photos to ensure the routing is the same when putting back together.
There is a guy on this site that has replacement hose sets for the MK. I have not been able to secure a set for my truck-communication breakdown. He had a reasonable price on them. Perhaps if two of us went at it, we might secure brand new hose kits (mine are covered in thick tan carc).
Pete
There is a guy on this site that has replacement hose sets for the MK. I have not been able to secure a set for my truck-communication breakdown. He had a reasonable price on them. Perhaps if two of us went at it, we might secure brand new hose kits (mine are covered in thick tan carc).
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Just a speculation, but I'd say since the MK48 "can" be driven by the front axles alone. The t-case is overbuilt to support the front drive since most t-cases are designed to power just the rear primarily and add in the front selectively.
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I'd be in for a set if it happens.
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The transfer case has an internal locking differential that is used to "lock" the front output shaft to the rear output shaft. In unlocked, the two outputs can turn at different speeds depending upon traction.
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I have just shot him another email request. I will let you know if he responds to the MK48 hose kits.
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As they say, great minds think alike!
Actually, I hadn't heard of it before I learned it from one of the drillers I worked with about 5 years ago. It has really helped a lot on projects where there are a lot of different hoses. I posted to make a tiny payback for all the knowledge I've gained from this site.
I'm glad the project seems to be moving along. It's sort of jumping into a fire, but as Artisan said, you'll end up a lot more familiar with the unit than you would be otherwise-should serve you in the long run.
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I have some new hoses for the mk48
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You try to "drive" a MK 48 without a RBU, you will be doing about 2 MPH. Any faster and it likes to nose plant.....
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Loading the power unit only up on a trailer can result in a "Pucker factor 10" situation in a matter of seconds......ask me how I know.
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Only implied that it's possible. Never said it was wise.