M35a3 spindles and bearings change

[cywk]

Looking for help Ive got M35A3 Im changing bearings out for M35A2 style but want to use my A3 spindles any one incounter this can I do this

 

[phil2968]

Steve6x6x6 on here can tell you about it. Maybe he will post about it.

 

[steve6x6x6]

You need to remove the air inlet, the inner bearing is up against it. You are using two - 3920 and one 3994 and 392.

 

[rtk]

Steve , what is involved with changing the rear A3 hubs to A2 bearings ? I have been told to heat up the expoxy on the air inlet to remove it , what about the air line hole in the hub , pipe plug ? I plan on doing the seals and bearings over the winter . Bob k

 

[cywk]

Those numbers which goes with wich inner outer. you say bearing is against air inlet Im not sure what your mean

 

[cywk]

I hate to loose the ctis but for the $$ I can live with it but Id like to be able to put it back on some day if i wanted but it may be a one way road but at least I can run liquid balance then.

 

[steve6x6x6]

I hate to loose the ctis but for the $$ I can live with it but Id like to be able to put it back on some day if i wanted but it may be a one way road but at least I can run liquid balance then.

Then you need to buy to spinles for the M35A2 and replace the m35A3 spindles if you want to go back to CTIS.

 

[CanonNinja]

Definitive answer to Swapping M35A3 front bearings and seals to A2 goodies

Well, Ive searched like crazy, and cant find anything that answers my question. I have torn down a grenaded A3 front bearing and ready to put parts back on, and need to know...What exactly do I need to modify on the spindle to disable CTIS permanently, and what parts do I need to go back on? Currently I have the A2 bearings and races, inner and outer hub seals, locking washer, and 2 spindle nuts sitting in a box ready to go back on. I just cant figure out if there's anything that MUST be done before just putting parts back on the spindle and closing things back up.

 

[gringeltaube]

Here are two threads that are related... http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?94922-M35a3-spindles-and-bearings-change and http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?54617-A3-Wheel-Bearings

Not "been there", yet... but it doesn't seem too difficult to remove the air inlet and epoxy material that was added there. Or just replace the spindles.


G.

 

[Floridianson]

It's been awhile but I think they said we had to machine off the plate on the spindle to gain axcess to the original inner seal mounting area.

 

[phil2968]

Steve6x6x6 should know. Maybe he will see this thread.

 

[steve6x6x6]

It's been awhile but I think they said we had to machine off the plate on the spindle to gain axcess to the original inner seal mounting area.

Yes this is correct, i have done it on my front. I should have taken pic's at the time.

 

[steve6x6x6]

Then you need to buy to spinles for the M35A2 and replace the m35A3 spindles if you want to go back to CTIS.

This is wrong, if you want CTIS you can not use M35A2 spindles. To get read of CTIS and the sorry wheel bearings use a M35A2 spindles or machine the weld off of the air gland on the spindle.

 

[CanonNinja]

What I have done thus far is removed everything save for the spindle and brake components. I'm guessing that blocking off the air line and swapping to A2 bearings and hub seals doesnt quite cover it.... guess I'll be pulling the spindle this week and removing this garbage.

 

[steve6x6x6]

What I have done thus far is removed everything save for the spindle and brake components. I'm guessing that blocking off the air line and swapping to A2 bearings and hub seals doesnt quite cover it.... guess I'll be pulling the spindle this week and removing this garbage.

Do you have someone that has a 20" lathe to machine the weld off?

 

[CanonNinja]

Not a lathe no, but I have plenty of access to grinders and torches

 

[rtk]

I removed my CTIS last year , rear's were a piece of cake . remove the tire , pull the axle , remove the CTIS bearings , burn off the epoxy and air line ,clean up the hub and install your A2 seals and bearings . Fronts require you to install A2 spindle's + seals and bearings . Not a bad job , got the rears down to about 1 HR. a wheel .

 

[steve6x6x6]

Not a lathe no, but I have plenty of access to grinders and torches

You can grind on it but do not use a torch, the spindle is a very good alloy, it can possibly break.

 

[steve6x6x6]

The rear is very easy, no special tools needed.

 

[Floridianson]

Steve saw your A3 at Marion looks real good,nice job.