Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Talk about your truck here

Moderators: Cal_Gary, T. Highway, Monkey Man, robi

Post Reply
ashyers
MSGT
MSGT
Posts: 848
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:20 pm
Location: Oakland CA

Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by ashyers »

Ok, I know the title was lame, but I couldn't help it! As they say a picture is worth 1000 words. Beware they are gross :shock:
Attachments
Notice the special differential packing. I believe it's a little known compound called crapoline, sort of prevents rust, sort of lubricates...
Notice the special differential packing. I believe it's a little known compound called crapoline, sort of prevents rust, sort of lubricates...
diff1.jpg (47.03 KiB) Viewed 1983 times
I like the formations in the gunk, reminds me of sand dunes.
I like the formations in the gunk, reminds me of sand dunes.
diffhousing1.jpg (43.73 KiB) Viewed 1983 times
YUMMY!
YUMMY!
diffhousing2.jpg (40.85 KiB) Viewed 1983 times
Top
ashyers
MSGT
MSGT
Posts: 848
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:20 pm
Location: Oakland CA

Re: Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by ashyers »

There's more!
Attachments
Isn't that special!
Isn't that special!
diffhousing4.jpg (41.26 KiB) Viewed 1982 times
Kind of like cleaning a cannon.
Kind of like cleaning a cannon.
diffhousing5.jpg (42.18 KiB) Viewed 1982 times
It speaks for itself!
It speaks for itself!
diffhousing3.jpg (41.05 KiB) Viewed 1982 times
Top
ashyers
MSGT
MSGT
Posts: 848
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:20 pm
Location: Oakland CA

Re: Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by ashyers »

and more!
Attachments
I think we have 3+ hours invested in just cleaning the housing. It looks good now, but it was a truly nasty job!
I think we have 3+ hours invested in just cleaning the housing. It looks good now, but it was a truly nasty job!
diffhousing6.jpg (46.54 KiB) Viewed 1982 times
Off to rehab :)!
Off to rehab :)!
diff2.jpg (36.55 KiB) Viewed 1982 times
Top
User avatar
W_A_Watson_II
SFC
SFC
Posts: 627
Joined: Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:02 am
Location: MO
Contact:
Contact W_A_Watson_II

Re: Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by W_A_Watson_II »

Yikes, that is nasty!
Thanks,
Will
1946 Dodge Power Wagon
1953 Dodge M37 - "Frankenstein"
My 1953 Dodge M37 WEB Site
Top
Cal_Gary
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 4353
Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:51 am
Location: Draper, Utah

Re: Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by Cal_Gary »

Ditto! Major labor involved to clean that up, as you indicated. Thanks for the photos!
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
Top
F18hornetm
SGT
SGT
Posts: 248
Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:07 am
Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland

Re: Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by F18hornetm »

Wow what a mess to clean up. Is the center section [differential] damaged? Also that's a bullet proof shipping container you have there. :)
Top
ashyers
MSGT
MSGT
Posts: 848
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:20 pm
Location: Oakland CA

Re: Be happy this isn't your rearend!

Post by ashyers »

I don't think the diff. center section is destroyed, but it's certainly little better than a core. The backlash in the ring and pinion was pretty impressive, I'm surprised no teeth were sheared off the pinion. If all goes well we'll have the front axle assembly back together this week complete with some fresh new gears, bearings, seals, brakes,.... Hopefully we'll have the M on it's wheels again soon, though it will be front wheel drive for a bit.

The crate and diff weighed in at 126.5#! It's nice to have a Wood Shop next store to Auto :). Hopefully it does well in shipping, it's making 4 trips.

Andy
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General M37”