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Need Tips On Removing Dauntless Rear Main From Block

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 71CJ54WD, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020
    71CJ54WD

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    Pulled the rear bearing cap and old rope seal from the retainer. Problem is inside the block that rope feels awfully smushy. I tried tapping on one side to push it out the other but it just sorta balled up in there. Should I try threading a screw in it and pulling?
     
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    Rich M.

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    Yep drywall screw
     
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    FinoCJ

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    some suggest just ever so slightly backing off the other main bearing cap bolts to allow the crank to 'sag' down just a bit and reduce the friction on the upper portion of the seal....
    ps- its good to test how tight (torqued) the bolts are before loosening them so you know much to tighten them back to....
     
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    timgr

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    Yes, loosen the other caps. Use your torque wrench to put them back.
     
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    71CJ54WD

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    Thank you - I will try the drywall screw and if that fails I'll drop the crank a hair. So did you guys use the side seals and stakes or fill the side orifices with RTV?

    EDIT: the screen on my pickup tube is pulled in and I think its best I replace the pickup tube and screen. Does anyone have a part number for the pickup tube/screen that I could search?
     
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