DEADLINES!! November is fast approaching and there is so much work to do! With the axle installed, I turned to the kingpin and spindle install. Turns out that I needed to order another set of kingpins (Moog #8451B). These have the standard pin diameter, .866", and oversized OD bushings. The spindles are off to the machine shop to be bored over to the correct size. What to do while I wait? There's always the brakes! My 13 year old son and I slid under and had a go at the master cylinder.
old M/C The one really good thing about a former military vehicle is all the pointless maintenance (busy work) has made removing all the old stuff very easy. Its hard to believe how easy the old burb is coming apart. I haven't used a single air tool on her yet! I had ordered a non power assisted M/C bracket from Speedy Bill,
M/C bracket, it was a snap to install.
M/C bracket installed. Next up was the dual M/C. I used a Corvette one made for dual disc, non power systems. I forgot the number, if I find it I will add later. It is considerably larger than the original one and the bracket moves it way farther back on the frame. I was afraid that it wouldn't clear the trans crossmember, it did, but just barely!
M/C installed I still have to run new lines, and get the proportioner and residual valves in, but I need to pull the trans and rearend out and put the new rearend in before I do that. No since having to change stuff around later. Keep trucking!
Coffeeman
