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Project...Kahuna 66 cj6

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by bkd, May 11, 2007.

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  1. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    guess as long as there's no sound :shock:....kinda afraid of the calls I might get R)
    I remember that vangaurd guy:D
    Jim
     
    bkd, Aug 27, 2010
    #721
  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    got everything cleaned and painted today
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    also got the xtra's needed to do the build......1" dowel, vasoline, gear oil etc. I have a jeepin buddy coming over tomorrow afternoon to lend a hand at assembly.....wish me luck ;)
    Jim
     
    bkd, Aug 28, 2010
    #722
  3. '72CJ5

    '72CJ5 Member

    Good luck puttin her back together.
     
    '72CJ5, Aug 29, 2010
    #723
  4. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    LUCK!
    a thin rubber band to hold all the rollers on the surface prior to install , it will just eat the rubber band so NBD.works better than grease.
     
    cj6/442, Aug 29, 2010
    #724
  5. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    got started on the T18 rebuild today......used a 1" dowel (wrapped some duct tape on the ends to build it up a bit) and loaded all the needle bearings into the intermediate shaft using Vasoline to help hold them
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    after several attempts I was able to get the thrust bearings to stay in place and
    loaded the assembly into place, then drove the shaft in and the wood dowel out
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    I started on the main shaft but have a problem.........when I installed the 3rd gear and new syncro then the clutch hub there isn't enough room to put the snap ring on......if I go back to the old syncro there's enough room. Should I remove material from the new syncro to allow room for the snap ring?????
    thanks, Jim
     
    bkd, Aug 30, 2010
    #725
  6. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Jim, I know it's too late but when I did my SM420, I used Red n Taky grease from Lucas. Lots of RnT....Lots of it... Lots of small needle bearings....Small needle bearings.... The death of me....
     
    sammy, Aug 30, 2010
    #726
  7. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    Vasoline worked well Sammy, there was 88 of those roller bearings in the intermediate shaft :shock:
    I pm'd to Nickmil this morning and have found my problem with the 3/4 syncro assembly.....first pic is old blocking ring snug on the 3rd gear, next pic is new blocking ring "not" so snug on the 3rd gear.....makes enough differance to not allow room for the snap ring
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    need to call the vendor and see what the best solution is
    Jim
     
    bkd, Aug 30, 2010
    #727
  8. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Boy, you sure are having your fair share of problems with this repair, Jim. It's got to turn around for you soon. Here's a couple of :beer: :beer: :beer: for ya!
     
    Posimoto, Aug 30, 2010
    #728
  9. Okkie

    Okkie Member

    It would be interesting to know the outcome of this problem.
    I had the same problem on my T14 when I installed new blocking rings, but I managed to get the snapring back on with some effort.
    I surely hope I don't have to open it up again!
    Okkie.
     
    Okkie, Aug 30, 2010
    #729
  10. sdcj6

    sdcj6 Sponsor

    Check it for being out of round. Is there another new blocking ring the same size that you can tryon this gear?
     
    sdcj6, Aug 30, 2010
    #730
  11. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    yea I tryed them both with the same results. Nick indicated that the inside "cone" on one of the rings is suppose to be smaller (less material)......I think they're both the same.
    I sent these pics to R+P4wd where I got the parts...waiting to hear back
    wonder if I could simply sand down the inside of blocking ring until it fits???
    Jim
     
    bkd, Aug 30, 2010
    #731
  12. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Those rings don't really wear out, usually. Inspect the ID for wear. The ones I took out of my T18 looked fine after 80+K miles in an F250 plow truck. Just sayin'................I wouldn't fault you for re-using it if it means getting back on the road. Use your best judgement.
     
    Posimoto, Aug 30, 2010
    #732
  13. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    well it ended up I had the 3/4 syncro hub on backwards :rofl::oops: (props to Nick and the folks at R+P4WD for helping me out)........once this was corrected the main shaft went together pretty easily. I used large zip ties to hold the large shift dogs/springs/ball bearings in place as I slid the shift ring into place, pretty straight forward
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    I put the 22 remaining needle bearings into the input shaft
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    then placed the input and main shaft into the case and carefully slid them together.......then tapped the front and rear bearings into place
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    I have about 1/4" of play between the input and mainshafts and need to figure out how to get that together and to which end the play should go.....after that the remaining should be pretty easy :beer:
    Jim
     
    bkd, Aug 30, 2010
    #733
  14. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Cool! Glad it's going together for you.
    Worry about the endplay after you get the front and rear bearings installed and the front bearing retainer installed WITH the gasket. Put it together dry first, the front and rear bearings installed, make sure you have the slinger between the front bearing and input gear (if yours had one, some don't).
    If you have any more issues don't hesitate to pm or e-mail me.
    Also, after you put the rear bearing on, install the spacer and bull gear and tighten down the nut. This will pull the output shaft back and install the rear bearing that last little bit so you can really check endplay. Make sure the adapter is on as that holds the rear bearing in place against the transmission case. Pay attention to the snap rings on the outside of the bearings. The ones that come with the bearings sometimes are thicker and won't work with the adapter or front bearing retainer. :tea:
     
    nickmil, Aug 30, 2010
    #734
  15. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    Pay attention to the snap rings on the outside of the bearings. The ones that come with the bearings sometimes are thicker and won't work with the adapter or front bearing retainer.-------------he's got that right for sure!. as you tighten the retainer ,check to make sure you can turn the trans and it's not locked up.
     
    cj6/442, Aug 30, 2010
    #735
  16. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Hey Jim. Where are you at with this? You don't want me to have my rig back on the road before you.....................



    R) R)
     
    Vanguard, Sep 7, 2010
    #736
  17. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Hey Joel.....:D

    Hows the Jeep coming along?? :D
     
    Patrick, Sep 7, 2010
    #737
  18. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    since I started the handyman/remodel business I've been swamped 6 days a week......hoping to get some time this week,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,really need to be on the road before you Joel or I'll NEVER live it down :rofl:
     
    bkd, Sep 7, 2010
    #738
  19. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Joel has a Jeep ?
    hmm.....wonder who's Jeep will be back together first ?
    (and roadworthy)
     
    jpflat2a, Sep 7, 2010
    #739
  20. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Tick Tok Tick Tok Jim.
     
    Vanguard, Sep 10, 2010
    #740
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