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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 11:11 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
I cheated and bought mine here: https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/trans-tc-magnetic-drain-plugs_topic46896.html
Nice, thanks for the link! Those look great, For that price I would have just purch ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 8:05 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Well...waiting on a few parts to finish up the transfer case so let's check out the clutch and install a fresh pilot bushing.
Bell housing removed.
https://photos.smugmug.com/M38/i-QD2SDx4/0/ ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2024 5:44 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Not stock, but I'm using magnetic drain plugs on the T90 and D18 (also on the L134 oil pan).
While there's some debate about it being "correct", I painted my drain plugs red --- although paragraph ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 10:12 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
No way this is intended as criticism. This article is gold.
I have read several places that to clean threads you should use a thread chaser and not a die. The chaser has more clearance than a die, ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 8:35 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Back at it....
Time to seat the front bearing race and mount the front bearing housing.
Adding some engine assembly lube to the pilot bearing so it won't start dry.
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 8:35 pm Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Using a hammer on alternating sides of the bearing shell can and often does result in uneccessary wear on the opening. Much better to drive the bearing race squarely with a round adapter or even a pie ... |
Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 9:33 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
Moving onto the Transfer Case
https://photos.smugmug.com/M38/i-R7Wmwvx/0/MH6XLNSnBmBZ5CK6HgBbX5dhGgVGW5hG4n5p7XfsF/X2/20241227_102234-X2.jpg
Started by assembling the front bearing retainer.
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Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
HodakaguyTom
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 9:32 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
I'll send you a gasket if you would like, I cut a few extra. Just send me a message with the address you'd like it sent to.
Hodakaguy
Received gasket today.
Thanks Tom!
Glad it made the tri ... |
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 ... |
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