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 Topic: M38 Pinion Yoke Removal |
Rotorhead
Replies: 2
Views: 9642
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:24 pm Subject: M38 Pinion Yoke Removal |
| Hi everyone, I'm replacing some leaking pinion seals and have removed the driveshafts (replacing u-joints while I've got them out). The nuts holding the yokes on the pinions are being stubborn - is t ... |
| Topic: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
Rotorhead
Replies: 9
Views: 19121
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 11:01 am Subject: M38 Knuckles |
| Well they're done. And the wobble is gone. One side had a couple rollers missing - they were sitting in the bottom of the knuckle! Fortunately they didn't get into anything. Easy job. Wheel beari ... |
| Topic: M38 Steering Box Sector Shaft and Pitman Arm |
Rotorhead
Replies: 1
Views: 3771
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:27 pm Subject: M38 Steering Box Sector Shaft and Pitman Arm |
| Should a new pitman arm slide easily onto a new sector shaft? Are they murphy-proof, or are there different types of each that could be inadvertently swapped? I purchased two new parts and the splin ... |
| Topic: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
Rotorhead
Replies: 9
Views: 19121
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:02 am Subject: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
| OK. I'm putting it all back together - Knuckles are installed with proper pre-load on bearings. Does anyone have the latest and greatest formula/mix for oil-grease lube inside the knuckle? I've fou ... |
| Topic: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
Rotorhead
Replies: 9
Views: 19121
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:33 pm Subject: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
| Thank you! I 'm ready for the axle nut socket/wrench - it appears to be just over 2". The search commences. I've got everything else. I can already feel the play in the king pin bearings. |
| Topic: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
Rotorhead
Replies: 9
Views: 19121
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:47 am Subject: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
| Thank you, Wes. Will I need a puller to remove the hubs? Any other special tools required? |
| Topic: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
Rotorhead
Replies: 9
Views: 19121
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 8:26 am Subject: M38 Front Axle Knuckle King Pin Bearing Change |
| Hello everyone, I'll be replacing front axle knuckle king pin bearings on my M38. Can anyone tell me what other parts should be changed while I've got it all apart? Wheel hub bearings, axle seal, kn ... |
| Topic: Front End Wobble |
Rotorhead
Replies: 12
Views: 15931
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:56 am Subject: M38 Wobble |
| OK. Thank you for the info. I'm going to do both - steering box and king pin bearings. Any special tools required for either job - like a hub-puller? Any tips/tricks? And can anyone point me in t ... |
| Topic: Front End Wobble |
Rotorhead
Replies: 12
Views: 15931
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:41 am Subject: front end wobble |
| I put new original-spec tires on and now have the 'wobble'. King pin bearings and/or steering box? I have the parts for the steering box - it's in rough shape with lots of play, so I'll start there ... |
| Topic: Dataplate rivets |
Rotorhead
Replies: 4
Views: 6422
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:05 pm Subject: data plates |
| Hi Tim, Do you still have the old set of data plates and will you sell them? I have my original serialized plate for the vehicle, but the others are missing. I prefer the old weathered look. If you ... |
| Topic: M38 Axles |
Rotorhead
Replies: 13
Views: 26263
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:58 pm Subject: M38 Axles |
| I'd like to overhaul the axles on my M38. I've got the TM from the web, but am looking for some 'tribal knowledge' out there. Any special tools required? How long should it take to overhaul each si ... |
| Topic: M38 Cuno filter leaks |
Rotorhead
Replies: 4
Views: 8700
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:48 pm Subject: M38 Cuno Filter |
| Thank you much! I'll fiddle with it tomorrow and see if I can get it right. Any idea whom might sell the gaskets?? |
| Topic: M38 Cuno filter leaks |
Rotorhead
Replies: 4
Views: 8700
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:06 pm Subject: M38 Cuno filter leaks |
| I have the original style Cuno oil filter - unfortunately it's leaking from the T handle on top and at the bowl gasket. I could make a new gasket, but am wondering if there are any new ones being sol ... |
| Topic: M38 Steering System Overhaul |
Rotorhead
Replies: 1
Views: 4314
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:08 pm Subject: M38 Steering System Overhaul |
| I've replaced ALL of the steering linkages forward of the drag link - everything new. I've installed a drag link refurb kit. So, I'm at the pitman arm and steering box. I should have looked here fi ... |
| Topic: M38 Cowl Battery Box with lid. |
Rotorhead
Replies: 10
Views: 12098
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:59 pm Subject: M38 Hood Cutouts |
| Thank you much, Brett! I sent a PM. From the pics you have listed I might pick your brain a little (or a lot!). I'm dealing with more than a few 'mods' by the previous owner, and I'm relatively new ... |
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