What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Levi's Build

it was a craftsman, which is supposed to have a lifetime warranty, so it should get replaced for free.
it aint covid, possibly strep throat

 

today is a big day! got the transmission pulled out (underneath, with a floor jack), and have started disassembly.
20210401_121141 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr
any of you know what this is for? it was through the bellhousing like a bolt, and had a mount on the crossmember.
20210401_111444 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr
one more reason that this transfer case sketches me out
20210401_122514 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr
ah yes, the negotiator
20210401_103628 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr

 

Get in there and start scrubbing!

 

i started digging into the transfer case, and we now have a set of tools that have a nice brownish finish on them. didn't get any pictures since i didn't want to ruin my phone, but everything in there looks like the diagrams i've seen, just coated in brown.

 

my brother was there, and he was marveling at the size of the T90, as he's only ever seen automatic/overdrive transmissions, which are considerably longer.

 

i went back out and took some pictures
20210401_151913 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr
20210401_151920 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr
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20210401_151933 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr

 

Taking many photos of EVERY detail could help you a lot later on, when you need to remember how things go together. Also organize and label parts carefully.

I once wasted half a day trying to find the gasket for a motorcycle transmission, before realizing it never had one in the first place.

 

Ziploc bags and a Sharpie are your friends.

 

Another pro tip... if your mom has a "self cleaning" oven, those parts will come out like new.


JUST KIDDING! (This is April 1st., right?)

 

Looks like the pivot boss for the e-brake actuator arm is broken out on the speedometer housing. That will need a looking at if you want to keep the drum.

I don't know about the f-134 round here. It's not cheap to operate. A stock early tbi ranger 2.5 wouldn't be too bad. Most everything can stay from the 134 but it can rev up higher for the highway. I didn't go that route because I wanted to pull the trailer but to repower without changing everything it seems like a decent option.

 

i was going to say that, but you beat me to it. sharp eye!
i've spent a little while cleaning the parts that i have off, and it feels AMAZING to see them come out looking far better, and obviously metal.
20210401_185011 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr

Qestion: do these bearings need to come off a special way to get thesae shafts out? its puzzling me.
20210401_185001 by Levi Vaughan, on Flickr
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i like to load up a gallon ice cream tub with empty shotgun shells, then perch it on a slightly open door so it dumps its contents on your victims head. it tends to get screams of "LEVI!!!" followed by reprimanding, but i get my laugh.

 

The Novak Guide to Rebuilding the Jeep / IH Dana 18 Transfer Case

Dana 18 Transfer Case Garage Rebuild

I'm trying to find the one I used

 

i should have gone there first. thanks!

 

i really want a press

 

I used the willystech.com instructions. I have the printed copy but I can't ring it up online for some reason. Maybe someone has a link.

 

wow, that kid hefted that case onto the table like it's no problem. must be a good deal lighter when empty.

 

i wanna swap a 4.3

 

got the intermediate shaft out today, and it's not great.
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the ends seem to have been spinning some.

question: is it worth it to upgrade to AA tapered bearings? i imagine it'd come out to ~$250.