Joe F.
---Buzz wrote:
>
> Don't know about a book but here's a few problem that I encountered
when
> I rebuilt mine. I had a hell--of-a time getting the tapered set screws
> out of the shift forks (I think that's where they were). They have
> splined heads and some pin head used a regular allen wrench that
> stripped them out so nothing other than a ground down easy out would
> work. To replace them you can buy new ones, at a obnoxious price, or
> make your own. I went to the local hardware and got 6 regular set
> screws, then ground off the short "L" off of the proper allen
wrench. I
> chucked the allen wrench into a hand drill, then inserted a set screw
> into the allen screw. Then while holding the drill at the proper angle
> to a grinding wheel you can turn your own. It took a few tries to get
> the angle right they worked like a charm. Grind a little at a time and
> quench in water so that you don't burn the temper out of the screw.
> Pack the roller bearings, between the input and output shafts, with
> grease so that the needle bearings don't fall out when you reassemble
> them.
> When you install the counter shaft put a loop of heavy string around
> each end. Then you can lift it into position to slide the retaining
> shaft in.
> I don't use gaskets anymore, I use silicone sealer. Just make sure
that
> you clean every thing really well to remove oil and grease (I use
brake
> cleaner or lacquer thinner) and wait for it to "skin over" before
> assembling.
> Have Fun,
> Buzz
>
>
> On Sat, 13 Mar 1999 19:57:40 EST, you wrote:
> >Hi List
> >I want to try and rebuild the transmission and transfer case
myself, in
> my '42
> >GPW.
> >I have not rebuilt a trans before. I have the manual, The Complete
WW2
> Jeep.
> >Is there any other manual or book that someone could recommend,
before
> I
> >undertake this task?
> >thanks,
> >Jackson
> >'42GPW
> >
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