From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Sat Jun 05 2004 - 11:21:12 PDT
You do not need to provide support. apb
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Cole" <DavidCole@tk7.net>
To: "m35products" <m35prod@optonline.net>; "Military Vehicles Mailing List"
<mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] How to make your own dummy hubs...
> 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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