turning problem, sort of |
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CJbuilder
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Posted: 29 Oct. 2018 at 10:33pm |
My son and I finished up the front axle on his 47 CJ2A and mounted it on the frame. No problem. We were putting the stop bolts in and I noticed that the left hub/brakes wouldn't turn back (like in a left hand turn). It stopped dead on straight and it was a solid hit, ie a solid obstruction. We played around and finally determined it was the filler plug on the knuckle. When I backed out the plug a few turns, everything was fine. Weird. I guess I'll screw it in til it hits the knuckle, them back it out a thread or so and crush a few exposed threads to limit the depth the plug will go in. I want to make sure the plug doesn't rattle loose and fall out going down the road.
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ndnchf
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Put a couple wraps of teflon tape on the plug. That will tighten it sooner and keep it from vibrating loose.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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Lee MN
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If it’s going in to far, grind or machine it off, what sticks through is of no benefit anyway
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DonH
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Same thing happened with mine. Go with the teflon tape, several turns of. DonH
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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany
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