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Herm's MC kit and pushrod?

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Spicolli, Jul 10, 2005.

  1. Jul 11, 2005
    Spicolli

    Spicolli jeep geek

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    ya before i mod the mod :) (can i say that :?) :)

    I plan to talk with Herm!! I didn't want to call him today (its sunday and all) I plan on calling him tomarrow.. Just wanted to see if anyone had this come up when and if they did this mod on there flattie! Also, if some one allready had the fix..

    Thanks all for the ideas on how to make work better! i'll update after i chat with Herm on mon!!!
     
  2. Jul 11, 2005
    53Flattie

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    I made the upgrade on my old flattie, but I didn't use Herm's kit. Just FYI - on mine, the MC lid was VERY tight with the body brace. I wasn't using the stock body "bushings", but rather the aftermarket poly bushings - and they allowed just a tiny amount of clearance.

    Also FYI - the pedal tube was not welded on my CJ5.
     
  3. Jul 11, 2005
    Spicolli

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    53 flattie

    Did you turn your pedal tube?
     
  4. Jul 12, 2005
    53Flattie

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    Do you mean "turn" like Steve (w3srl) mentioned? That, I didn't do. Everything remained attached to the frame. I just made a bracket to bolt the dual-chamber MC to, when welded it to the frame, in line with the pedal, and far enough away that the pushrod would work right. I also had the body off, that that made things much easier.

    I'm pretty sure I still have pictures. I'll post them tonight.
     
  5. Jul 12, 2005
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    any news from Herm today ?
    update ?
     
  6. Jul 13, 2005
    Spicolli

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    No! not yet..

    I e-mailed him with pics.. Im sure he will contact me when he can!
    Also, i plan to fab a bracket (plate) to bolt/weld to extend the MC bracket! OR I was also thinking of just using his bracket and fab one thats alittle longer to fit better! or just drill the holes out more so I can move it over more!?! Its going to be a few day before i get time to mess with it so when i do i'll let ya know and post pic of how i overcome the prob... ;)
     
  7. Jul 15, 2005
    Spicolli

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    Well, I drilled em! :)

    I got a chanch to work on the jeep today, so after lots of thinkin insted of makin a bracket to move the MC, I drilled the holes out with 1/2 bit... this should give me just the movement i need to line it all up!! i'll find out in the morning when i get the time to put it back together!! now its :beer: 30!!!!!!
     
  8. Jul 15, 2005
    jd7

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