Idaho Jim
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My m29c may have the incorrect clutch and throw out bearing. Trying to sort this out. Are there 2 different throw out bearings? I know I have the correct bell housing. It even has the exhaust header pipe clamp on the side. Unfortunately, the throw out bearing I have is too big to fit on the cross shaft. The 2 little arms on the shaft are too narrow for the bearing. Maybe the clutch is too big, too. I suspect the bell housing I originally got with it was from a pickup truck, along with the incorrect tranny. I now have a T96 that bolts right up but the bearing is considerably larger than the two little arms on the shaft. Were there different sizes of clutches, bearings, and bell housings for these rigs? Thanks, Idaho Jim
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My M29c was heavily modified by someone and I'm trying to get it back to being at least visually correct. I have to install a new transmission mount and my question is this: Is the driveshaft coaxial with the engines crankshaft and of course, the transmission shaft? Or is the engine sitting dead flat and the driveshaft dips down as it goes to the differential? I have noticed that the carburetor is tilted from the plane of the engine, suggesting that the engine/tranny is tilted from horizontal, likely to make the driveshaft not have to bend. Idaho Jim
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Looking for a NOS clutch throwout bearing for M29c. Idaho Jim Failing that, a part number so I can buy a new one.
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Thanks! Jim
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I am looking for the exhaust pipe diameter and wall thickness for the front header pipe and the longer, rear pipe that goes to the muffler. It's roughly 1-1/2" but may be 1-3/4". Also looking for a birds-eye view of the exhaust system. I think it crosses the gap between the sponsons, but not sure. Thanks. Idaho Jim
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Raffi, I like the UHMW choice, as it is sturdy and doesn't rely on adhesives, but have a nagging concern about it being slippery. UHMW is about as slippery as it gets, but I also suspect that it will not be an issue in real life conditions. Now if you were to get up a full head of steam on a polished, flat concrete surface and hit the brakes, it would likely slide, but probably not under normal circumstances. What are your thoughts?
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I concur with DRH on that. VERY nice work, Raffi.
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Ah, good to know! I soaked the screwheads in paint stripper to help unstick them, cleaned, and soaked in wd40 overnight. No go. Used an impact screwdriver and twisted off 4 heads and tore up the slots on the remaining 2. Now that I see what's there, I can punch out the remains and construct new ones on the lathe. I will be pulling it apart, cleaning, oriming, and painting before the glass guy puts in fresh glass. Thanks very much for the pictures! Big help. Idaho Jim
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I will use the specs above (THANKS GUYS!) to have a pair cut. Not just sure how the frame comes apart. Mine might have been welded. ?? Idaho Jim
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I found an Auto-Lite MAY4141 starter in my M29c, but as with all of these old rigs, that may be just what some guy had handy that would kinda fit. I cannot find what the real starter was supposed to be. There are numerous similar looking starters available that say MGB4141, but I have no idea what the difference is. BTW, MAY does not refer to the month of manufacture any more than 41 means 1941. Anyone know what an acceptable starter is for these rigs? I'm sure none of the new generic geared starters will squeeze into the available space. Idaho Jim
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Pulling the differential or working on it in place?
Idaho Jim replied to Idaho Jim's topic in Headquarters
Yes, I agree on the TM9-1772B, which I did procure. Very helpful. Since I will be flipping the carrier assembly around, the shims as they were probably don't apply. I will do my best to get the gear engagement as slick and smooth as I can. I did get the carrier out and will post a picture. It goes back in shortly. Jim -
Pulling the differential or working on it in place?
Idaho Jim replied to Idaho Jim's topic in Headquarters
Here's what the diff looks like. Planning on laying it nose down between the forklift forks, and swapping the diff guts around, after removing the brake bands, of course. When all is said and done, the Weasel will have been returned to the proper direction of travel. -
Pulling the differential or working on it in place?
Idaho Jim replied to Idaho Jim's topic in Headquarters
I pumped about a half gallon out of the diff. Here are a couple of pix showing the resulting mess. I pulled the front half of the diff out using a forklift. -
Pulling the differential or working on it in place?
Idaho Jim replied to Idaho Jim's topic in Headquarters
How odd. Nicely done, though. All I can figure is that they wanted a 2 seater, side by side and didn't care or consider the fact that the weight distribution is now weighted heavily in the rear. That might affect the flotation (not sure) but according to the guy I got mine from, it's vulnerable to wheelying over backwards if you jump on the gas, especially going up a hill.