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D-18 problem

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Spuds Klingin cj, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. Spuds Klingin cj

    Spuds Klingin cj New Member

    I rebuilt the case, drove it for about 25 miles and it started to leak - a lot! I tore it down and found it was leaking at the speedo housing, or so I thought. Ended up that the bearing backed out of the housing about 1/4 inch. Removed some of the shims, and now its doing the same thing. Any ideas on how to fix the problem?
     
    Spuds Klingin cj, Jun 14, 2008
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  2. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Did you check the preload of the bearings when you put it back together? Did you use sealer on the shims? Do you have a seal on the rear of the housing? Had you rebuilt one before? Where in Pa are you located, we have several members there that may be able to help.
     
    Mcruff, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. Spuds Klingin cj

    Spuds Klingin cj New Member

    I live in pottstown And yes to all :)
     
    Spuds Klingin cj, Jun 15, 2008
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  4. Spuds Klingin cj

    Spuds Klingin cj New Member

    The bearing backs out of the case and the speedo housing stops it I Removed all shims accept the thinest one
     
    Spuds Klingin cj, Jun 15, 2008
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  5. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    It sounds like you somehow have it backwards. The rear cap holds the race in. The shims space it and allow adjustment of end play of the output shaft.
     
    Glenn, Jun 15, 2008
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  6. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    I agree!!
     
    Mcruff, Jun 15, 2008
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  7. Spuds Klingin cj

    Spuds Klingin cj New Member

    Thanks guys !!!!! That's what happens when you rush to get it done :oops:
     
    Spuds Klingin cj, Jun 15, 2008
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