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Here are some pics of the kit installed, but no dimensions, though.
This is the original thread: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/tired-of-fighting-the-hood.122862/
The OP has vanished over 4 years ago and according to this post it sounds like his project never really crossed the finish...
Forget those seals: 1st they don't really seal - rubber U-channel is way to thin to function as such. 2nd they only accelerate corrosion of the frame, by retaining moisture forever!
Any good polyurethane adhesive-sealant (like Sikaflex 221) sure is the way to go. Easy to apply- and easy to...
Those numbers are "almost" correct...
FWIW, the nominal rim width is 8.25" and the total width measures ~9.61". Having a backspace of almost 7" (6.97") the resulting offset is +2.17" or +55mm.
See this post....
No, not compatible at all...
There simply is not enough room for a 6352, it's almost twice the size (and weight) of the 3053. It also has a larger input shaft and output propeller flange.
Most likely you will find your 5th gear with one- or more broken teeth.
... and while engaged, how deep does this one go into the flexplate?
I wouldn't be so happy with a contact pattern of only 1/2 of the width on the ring gear teeth - even if it starts (and sounds) perfectly normal, every time.
Here you can see all the (revised and correct) bearing numbers for our Spicers...
Read further down in that thread to learn about the details for bearing "DD".
Yes, stock M34/m135 wheels, which have about 1" less backspace compared to your typical M35 wheel, or in other words they increase your track width by ~2".
I agree.
And careful with the 14.5 XLs, or any other MPT-type tires: They are not compatible with stock M35- or Canadian Deuce MLVW wheels! Its not so much about the required wheel width; rather the bead section that doesn't match.
That's correct. Anything negative means the mounting surface is inward from the wheel centerline.
See my drawing in post #11: that wheel has an offset of +55mm - which is a lot compared to commercial/ aftermarket wheels of the same size and pattern.
Yes.
And it should not be this link that limits the travel to the fully up-position. There are stop brackets welded for that purpose, on both sides of the seat.
I guess what really matters is the C-C distance between bolts: measured 9.5" and 13.4", respectively.
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