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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2024 8:09 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
One step back and several forward.
I got the cart ahead of the horse in my last post by assembling the cluster shaft needle bearings before I dry fit the cluster gear into the case to check for thr ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2024 8:09 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Neat trick with the orings. I made my assembly dowels from wood. Pretty easy, if you can’t find the nylon jobbies.
This whole post needs to be a Sticky. It’s as good or better than Novak’s or the ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:30 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Let the fun begin....reassembly time!
With NOS shift forks in hand it's time to assemble the Shift Tower. I had disassembled it again since my previous post so I could prep/paint the tower while ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:30 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
3/32 ds is a bit thick for a standard copper solid washers. I would gues they are copper crush washers. EitherAN900- or MS29513- series. These are 3/32" thick. Since they are being used with a 5/16" d ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 2:09 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
The gasket was not normally available by itself. But it did come with the tranny seal kit. Ron F's kit stocks that gasket still. Oddly enough the TM 9-1804B parts illustration is incorrectly labeled. ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 1:47 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Gorgeous work!
And perhaps the absolute best photography on the interweb!
Nice catch on the shift cane gasket!
I had to check, and yup, mine is missing.
Guess I'll have to make one the hard wa ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:06 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Let's get these parts looking good again!
After the paint stripper the parts went into a heated parts washer. The parts washer did a great job of removing any paint, grease, dirt etc. Once out ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 5:24 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Time to get some cleaning done!
Media blasting the E-brake backing cover and drum.
https://photos.smugmug.com/M38/i-2Qx3RkF/0/L95bzDk4q7XnStnBQNjd2BZ2bvdHSTGnrJKCb6Kd9/X2/20241209_093329-X2.jpg
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:21 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
A bit of cleaning....
Nasty black RTV everywhere.
https://photos.smugmug.com/M38/i-3mN3Ww3/0/MtD5RFD2xzmZv8WRgDWfV3vLZd8skSTgHCDfc3rLH/X2/20241207_120551-X2.jpg
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:20 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
A bit of cleaning....
Nasty black RTV everywhere.
https://photos.smugmug.com/M38/i-3mN3Ww3/0/MtD5RFD2xzmZv8WRgDWfV3vLZd8skSTgHCDfc3rLH/X2/20241207_120551-X2.jpg
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:34 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Some NOS parts showed up today for the transmission and transfer case....lots more to come! There is something oddly satisfying about opening brand new 1950's parts....love it!
https://photos.smug ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2024 7:37 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
More disassembly and inspection on the transfer case.
https://photos.smugmug.com/M38/i-zWMFnnt/0/MkCdR4HXsdqKJ9HRZ55FWX53k5Vwmxt6DmfcsgDjj/X2/20241129_180842-X2.jpg
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2024 7:26 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Did you find any safety wires when you were disassembling?
I sourced all US or Japan bearings when I rebuilt mine. It took some doing.
Also had to shop several of the MV suppliers to get all my r ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2024 8:22 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Time to take apart the shift tower.
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2024 8:22 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Somebody really worked over the trans.
What kind of shape is the clutch and throw out bearing? Might change the bearing anyway since you have access.
Since everything is out check your pedal sh ... |
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