From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Sun Jan 19 2003 - 19:51:22 PST
It was a very great offer and I appreciate it very much. Please don't
take me wrong, I just have a military requirement so it is a special
case.
Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
>
> 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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