From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Sat Jun 05 2004 - 10:50:13 PDT
On a dummy hub/lockout application for the 5 ton and the duece, is it
necessary to support the ends of the drive shafts so they don't flop around
inside the hubs or the dummy hubs?
Or do the dummy hubs just have to act as covers and support is really not
required?
I've thought about making some dummy hubs for the front of my M51 and it
isn't clear whether I need to simply make covers or if they need to support
the outboard end of the drive shafts.
Dave
On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 15:56:25 -0400, m35products <m35prod@optonline.net>
wrote:
> I admire your ingenuity. I have heard of folks making these dummy hubs
> before, and I wonder if just taking a pair of stock drive flanges and
> milling out the splines would be a bit easier?
>
> On the other hand, considering the cost, tangible or intangible, of your
> personal time, why not buy a pair of my lockouts, at the discount price
> of
> $475? They eliminate the need to unbolt/bolt the dummy flanges when you
> are
> ready to go 10-wheeling.
>
> If you would like to try a pair, and decide not to use them, we offer a
> money back deal. You pay shipping only.
>
> Arthur P. Bloom, Pres.
>
> www.M35products.com
>
> Hubs, power steering, and other goodies for the M35
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Ternes" <racecadet@yahoo.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 1:56 PM
> Subject: [MV] How to make your own lockouts for the M35 Rockwell 240 axle
>
>
>> The following is a writeup of how to make your own
>> dummy lockouts for the deuce axle. I've only used
>> these on the front, but I see no issue in running
>> these also in the rear.
>>
>> Materials:
>> 2x 3" lengths of 3.5ID pipe (as I recall, it's 3" long
>> of 3.5" pipe, but there is a chance that I used 3.5"
>> of 3" ID, this is from memory, afterall!)
>> 2x 7" squares of ~3/16" steel plate
>>
>>
>> Tools needed:
>> Metalwork tools
>> · cutting torch
>> · grinder
>> · welder
>> Steady drill or drill press and ¿1/2"? bits
>> 1/2" Transfer punch
>> One takeoff drive puck from front axle and bolts
>> A centerpunch and compass would really help
>>
>>
>> Procedure:
>>
>> Measure circle from inside of deuce wheel and cut two
>> circles from plate to match this diameter. Once you've
>> cut the circles out, discard the scraps from the steel
>> plate.
>>
>> Align the drive puck as best as you can over one of
>> the circles of steel, since you'll be copying the bolt
>> pattern. Using the transfer punch, transfer one hole
>> from the stock drive puck to the newly cut circle of
>> plate. If you've used transfer punches before, you'll
>> understand what you're doing here. :)
>>
>> Transfer punch one hole, and then drill the plate
>> circle for that one hole. Stick a bolt through the
>> bottom of the plate, up through the hole, and then up
>> through the puck. Using this hole as a guide, then
>> transfer punch the rest of the 8 holes and then drill
>> those out.
>>
>> Now, cut out the center of the plate in preparation
>> for the pipe. SAVE the small inner circle, since this
>> will form the outside cap of your lockout.
>>
>> Note - you can either mark out the inner hole before
>> or after you drill the holes - it's up to you. I'd
>> also cut it after you drill, but again this is
>> preference.
>>
>> So now you should have all the pieces ready for
>> welding. Align carefully, and weld er up, tacking
>> first and checking for concentricity and interference
>> before final welding.
>>
>> Pic of the finished product:
>> http://www.planetbantz.com/imghost/bob/deuce_lockout.jpg
>>
>> Yes, I know I am missing a lugnut. Remember - you can
>> be up to 20% short and still be legal. :)
>>
>> I'd also paint, but I finished these at 1AM the night
>> before I bought my deuce, so that was a luxury I
>> didn't want to wait for (these will get toasty from
>> welding).
>>
>>
>> To install, I packed the sucker with grease and just
>> stuck it on there. I used Gr8 hardware since I figured
>> I'd bash this at some point, but that was totally
>> optional. :)
>>
>> Heck, I probably forgot something, so if it's not
>> clear, email me and I'll clarify.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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-- Dave
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