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by Frank Irons
Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear wheel bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 687

Re: Rear wheel bearings

It is a full floating axle. Your photo shows the axle seal, and as stated above once removed will reveal the bearing retainer nuts.

Frank
by Frank Irons
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: 2021 ROLL CALL-PLEASE CHECK IN!
Replies: 69
Views: 26026

Re: 2021 ROLL CALL-PLEASE CHECK IN!

Still around and checking in time to time.
by Frank Irons
Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: axle shafts need a shim...
Replies: 15
Views: 2849

Re: axle shafts need a shim...

Are you installing the outer axle seal plate and 2 gaskets?

Frank
by Frank Irons
Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Ins & Outs of Transfer Case Rebuilds
Replies: 75
Views: 11102

Re: Ins & Outs of Transfer Case Rebuilds

Do not use the bushing approach, there will not be enough lubrication to make it last. The rollers allow lubricant to flow.

Frank
by Frank Irons
Tue May 05, 2015 6:03 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Centered WC Axle Swap Q's
Replies: 3
Views: 795

Re: Centered WC Axle Swap Q's

Borrow or buy the Power Wagon Interchange manual by John Zentmeyer. It lists dimensions and interchanges for axles, differential, transmissions and transfer cases for the PW and M37. The later WC axles have a tag welded on them that says to use 1 gasket. These housings have a spacer ring welded to t...
by Frank Irons
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: 360 LA to NV 4500. What Clutch?
Replies: 5
Views: 847

Re: 360 LA to NV 4500. What Clutch?

anyone? anyone? Do you mean the clutch housing(bellhousing) or just the clutch assembly? The clutch assembly is a standard Dodge truck clutch, the bellhousing will have to come from a late model Dodge truck with the NV4500 trans. I bought my clutch housing from Chrysler, I think it was about $230 n...
by Frank Irons
Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Engine Value
Replies: 10
Views: 1606

Re: Engine Value

That sounds like a good deal even if it needs a little work!

Frank
by Frank Irons
Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: 440
Replies: 4
Views: 732

Re: 440

Starter to steering gear clearance, oil filter to front crossmember, and cooling will be the issues, otherwise it will fit. Tim Peterson had a 440 in his truck.

Frank
by Frank Irons
Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Pretty Cool M??
Replies: 9
Views: 1165

Re: Pretty Cool M??

Yes, the flat caught my eye also, usually they are on the bottom!

Frank
by Frank Irons
Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: How to ship a Hog's Head
Replies: 4
Views: 630

Re: How to ship a Hog's Head

Good job, very creative providing a carrying handle for UPS, although those a very heavy items even with a handle.

Frank
by Frank Irons
Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Engine Value
Replies: 10
Views: 1606

Re: Engine Value

I offered my engine on the Power Wagon Forum for free with no takers. Took the engine apart and sold the parts separately.

Frank
by Frank Irons
Sat Nov 16, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Cylinder head install and Copper spray gasket
Replies: 7
Views: 1095

Re: Cylinder head install and Copper spray gasket

I would just do the gasket, let it get tacky and install.

Frank

Is Carl Buckingham still in Aspen roaming the mountains?
by Frank Irons
Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:50 am
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Shotgun Question!
Replies: 6
Views: 1308

Re: Shotgun Question!

I believe 18" is the minimum legal barrel length for a shotgun, 16" for a rifle, anything shorter requires ATF approval and a tax stamp. Local laws would also apply.

Frank
by Frank Irons
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Hubs
Replies: 14
Views: 4444

Re: Hubs

M37 hubs can be adapted to the Dana axle. Inner bearing is the same, outer bearing has to be replaced with a larger bearing. Spacing of the bearings has to be considered also. The M37 hub has 6 studs to bolt the axle shaft to and the Dana has 8, this can be changed by plugging the old hole pattern a...
by Frank Irons
Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:28 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: whats the difference between eary and late np420 trans
Replies: 12
Views: 3543

Re: whats the difference between eary and late np420 trans

w30bob wrote:Frank,

I read that the NP420 was synchronized in 3rd and 4th gears. Does that mean you only have to double clutch in 1st and 2nd gear?

thanks,
bob
Correct.