The PO welded the steering to the Saginaw. I will not be doing that. I will need to fabricate a new shaft.
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Since I found a new steering box I will be taking the old one apart. I want to see if there are needle bearing parts or anything else that could...
It’s an early M38A1 thing. I like it!
Contacted a guy in CL with a replacement. Gonna get it tonight & compare the movement. I hope my problems are not in my hubs
I’m yrying to figure if this is just old chunky grease or rusty oil. When I spin the steering shaft it feels like the bearings are rolling over...
[ATTACH] Against advisement I opened up my Saginaw to make sure that’s what was locking up my steering.
THANK YOU!!!!
I already removed two bolts (upper right corner) third is being difficult. This baby turns & then locks in place.
[ATTACH] Please help. My steering won’t turn & this is what I have. What is this?!?
I have taken my m38a1 up to 60 mph & it sounds like a banshee. 40 sounds comfortable to my engine. I actually don’t feel safe at higher speeds....
It looks great!!!
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Same here. PO cut out the back & put on some cankered peice of steel tailgating. I am waiting to fix it. Just put on tires.
Pulled the back of the transfer case yoke. Scrubbed off the grime with soap & water then drove out the old yoke seal with a 32mm socket. I didn’t...
Cool tool!!! I might have to make one!
I’m going to try to get it out with my m38a1 on ramps. Hope it comes out easier than that. Seals come on Monday. Might pull it tonight. I will...
I bought 2 yoke seals & 2 felts from Kaiser willys. Should come any day. Looks pretty simple to pry it out & drive a new one in. (After cleaning)
Yup. I’m gonna have to put a pan under her. I already have a leaking rear main seal that I have been living with. Maybe time to take the tub off...
My A1 is pissing gear oil out near the rear drive shaft. I topped it off a few days ago (first time I touched it at all) & it runs out overnight.
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