From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Jan 19 2003 - 16:57:09 PST
OK, Patrick declined the offer. I understand his reasoning, but it only
takes a few minutes to make the switch and a sealant should not be
necessary. The gasket with a very light coat of oil should be reusable.
If anybody else would like to try the hubs let me know.
Cheers,
Bjorn
>From: Patrick Jankowiak <eccm@swbell.net>
>To: Bjorn Brandstedt <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
>CC: " (Military Vehicles Mailing List)" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Subject: Re: [MV] Freewheeling hubs
>Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 17:52:20 -0800
>
>I would, but since I do use the truck for the Texas Guard, I really
>need to keep the ability to go to all wheel drive at a minute's
>notice.
>Since you mention bearings, this brings up a good point - the end of
>the axle has a spline, and this is carried in the original hub.
>
>In yours, you have installed bearings I assume that carry the end of
>the axle, and the bearings carry the friction rather than the end of
>the axle.
>
>Now I am curious about the lock out hubs construction, how do they
>handle the axle, and do they have a bearing, that is, what rubs in
>there? I wish I had a drawing.
>
>Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
> >
> > Patrick,
> > I had a pair of hubs bored out and needle roller bearings installed. The
> > bearing is a Torrington HJ 324116 and the sleeve (inner ring), IR
>263220. I
> > have never done any real test driving with them since I don't drive any
>long
> > distances on the highways.
> > My investment, including the hubs, is about $150.00 for the pair. A lot
> > cheaper and ,probably, more reliable than the lock-out hubs. They also
>look
> > like the originals, which must be an advantage for you many
> > collector/restorer fellows.
> >
> > Patrick, if you want to test these, I'll ship them to you and if you
>like
> > them, you can pay me the $150.00 plus UPS shipping or just return them
>if
> > you are dissapointed for some reason.
> > The inner ring fits very snuggly over the splined end of the drive
>shaft,
> > hopefully they are all made to within a couple of thousands of an inch.
> >
> > Let me know and I'll get them out tomorrow.
> >
> > We may all learn something.
> >
> > Have a great day!
> > Bjorn
> >
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