Has anyone done one on here? I have the full rebuild kit, I flipped mine with twinsticked cables, and also want to add a sight tube. Anyone have any good info/tips? Or want to help me rebuild it? And drink some beers?
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Lincolnlock
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It's super easy. Just remember to pack the counter shaft needle bearings with grease to keep them in place when you go back together. Download some 4 to 1 installation instructions if you need help getting the thing apart.
Lincolnlock
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A press would make it easier. But, you don't really need it. You can just let the gear lay against the inside of the case and tap the shaft out. Here, this will help.
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/jb_lomax/index.asp
crash2
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Using that method you have to be VERY careful. You can easily chip the case of a tooth. I have done a bunch and I prefer to use the press...
Instead of grease, you should use an assembly lube to hold the needles in place. Grease doesn't melt out, starving the needle bearings for lube. Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) works, too. You have to have a dial indicator and base to get the end play set correctly on the output yokes. Need a torque wrench that goes to 250(?) ft/lbs. I have a couple of sets of instructions, Factory manual and the Jeep Rebuilder's Bible. The Novak kit has good instructions, too. If you need the instructions, I can take pics and post them.
