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I already blasted and powder coated an extra set of low mileage hubs in matte black. New bearings, races and seals. I'll pull the pinion assembly, but not mess with the new bearings or the crush spacer. I'll disassemble the diff carrier because its been in storage for 23 years, and I'd like...
Puddle of goo on bottom of case. Actually, the puddle is on the top of the case because it was stored upside down. No fluid was able to come in and stay through the vent tube. Magnet is on opposite side of the grease.
OK, so what I'll do is disassemble the diff carrier and pinion bearing cage, and all associated parts, wipe off all the heavy goo, then spray it all down with brake parts cleaner. Then I'll dip the parts (bearings) in gear oil. Then re-assemble, and torque to spec. Then I'll cover everything...
I just bought a replacement axle for my M1008. It was rebuilt in 1993 under contract by WesTrans for the US. Its been in storage since. The inside is coated with a cosmoline type substance (I think). I can't find any TM's or operating procedures on putting the axle into service. I plan on...
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