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Not much to report (Sorry folks, funding is cut at the moment). I do however have a few parts.

Besides the PTO, I got a cable to actuate it from the cab. Unfortunately I also forgot hardware to mount it. I'll pick that up tomorrow after work. The grill has been cut as well. So here's a sneak peek.
 
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Man I understand now why people fuss about the PTO. I had picked up bolts to mount it. But I see now I'm going to need to make studs for it. I had started to install it with the lever cover off. But I see now that's going to be just about impossible to reinstall when the case is mounted. I only mocked it up with two bolts, but with just those two bolts I slid the gear over and it felt decent as far as slack. A little loose, but four more bolts should take that up. I used one thick and one thin gasket.

I'm still trying to ponder how to install the bottom most stud or bolt. That's going to be a total pain. I'm thinking about just using a bolt, preinstalled in the PTO housing. IF I have enough room... Otherwise, I'll be firing up the drill for an access hole. :(
 
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The admin monkey got two bananas today. The site got upgraded to vB 4.3.1, and the SEMTT got the PTO case installed. I started fabing brackets to hang the hyd pump as well. I'll get them welded in and the pump/driveshaft installed tomorrow. Then, I *THINK*, I'm ready to start installing the crane. Just a bunch of work in that same area I didn't think about. (Spacers, t-case cable/bracket, PTO install, PTO hanger fab, exc.)
 
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One step forward, two back. Again, not reading the TM's has bitten me in the tail. So I got the PTO installed and test ran it last night. WHINE WHINE WHINE. So I shut it down. I started studying today about it. It seems that these PTOs are pressure lubed units. The PTO I picked up, while it bolts on, is a splash lube unit. When I pulled down the PTO to check (I thought my shims were off bad) I noticed the oil that was once there was gone. So basically it was gear to gear dry whine.

My question now is what to do with the PTO. I can't move forward without the PTO. I see from the TM's and image searching, it appears that the lube is supplied into the shaft of the PTO housing. The PTO I have obviously doesn't have the port for this. Could I possibly cheat and simply drill and tap the housing aiming at the gears and try to "splash" lube it with pressurized oil.

Or am I stuck with a expensive lesson?
 
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patracy said:
One step forward, two back. Again, not reading the TM's has bitten me in the tail. So I got the PTO installed and test ran it last night. WHINE WHINE WHINE. So I shut it down. I started studying today about it. It seems that these PTOs are pressure lubed units. The PTO I picked up, while it bolts on, is a splash lube unit. When I pulled down the PTO to check (I thought my shims were off bad) I noticed the oil that was once there was gone. So basically it was gear to gear dry whine.

My question now is what to do with the PTO. I can't move forward without the PTO. I see from the TM's and image searching, it appears that the lube is supplied into the shaft of the PTO housing. The PTO I have obviously doesn't have the port for this. Could I possibly cheat and simply drill and tap the housing aiming at the gears and try to "splash" lube it with pressurized oil.

Or am I stuck with a expensive lesson?
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:popcorn: Hmmm. Inquiring minds want to know. Patiently awaiting knowledgable input.
 
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Patrcy would you need to install an aux oil pump? I think if you could get a hole tapped then have a pump you are good to go. The interesting thing would be how to get your circulation on the system. Can you tap and input and output into the assembly?
 
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swiss said:
Patrcy would you need to install an aux oil pump? I think if you could get a hole tapped then have a pump you are good to go. The interesting thing would be how to get your circulation on the system. Can you tap and input and output into the assembly?
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No, I'd use the trans cooler line like the normal unit uses. The from trans to cooler oil line is under pressure. The stock unit used a tap off that line to provide lube to the PTO. The trans then pulled fluid back down that would wash over from the PTO case into the trans case.
 
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Another "expensive lesson" avoided! Necessity is the mother of all invention, well at least that's what I've heard!
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Ehh it's still $60 for that shaft shipped. But it's ordered. Should be here by the end of the week. I thought about trying to do it on my own. But without knowing the exact specs and how it's laid out, I'll just put the right part in. I removed the set screw from the shaft, but apparently the shaft is a press fit. So that'll have to wait until I get the new shaft and take it to a shop to press it.
 
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Ehh it's still $60 for that shaft shipped. But it's ordered. Should be here by the end of the week. I thought about trying to do it on my own. But without knowing the exact specs and how it's laid out, I'll just put the right part in. I removed the set screw from the shaft, but apparently the shaft is a press fit. So that'll have to wait until I get the new shaft and take it to a shop to press it.
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You done the right thing Brother!!:patracy:
 
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Well, it's not much, but it's a little update. Still waiting on that shaft. But I was loading up a hood on the back of the CUCV, and since the wrecker was running, I had the wife help me tweak the spare tire mount back into shape. Hopefully Ferro and Papabear will now approve of the truck as they ragged me about it when I picked it up. Of course, stupid me, I forgot to take a before pic. But to explain it, the tank shield was actually ON the tank. I'm sure PB and Ferro can vouch that this looks 100% better now. It's not 100% straight, but close enough for horseshoes and hand-grenades.

The battery box (former passenger toolbox/step) will be relocated to this section. Spare will go on the davit crane mast.

Thanks to my wife for playing the part of Solider B.
 
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patracy said:
Well, it's not much, but it's a little update. Still waiting on that shaft. But I was loading up a hood on the back of the CUCV, and since the wrecker was running, I had the wife help me tweak the spare tire mount back into shape. Hopefully Ferro and Papabear will now approve of the truck as they ragged me about it when I picked it up. Of course, stupid me, I forgot to take a before pic. But to explain it, the tank shield was actually ON the tank. I'm sure PB and Ferro can vouch that this looks 100% better now. It's not 100% straight, but close enough for horseshoes and hand-grenades.

The battery box (former passenger toolbox/step) will be relocated to this section. Spare will go on the divet crane mast.

Thanks to my wife for playing the part of Solider B.
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Sorry, this picture is misposted. Is supposed to be in the http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?57747-MV-Calendar-Girl-Guy-Photos-Thread
 
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patracy said:
Well, it's not much, but it's a little update. Still waiting on that shaft. But I was loading up a hood on the back of the CUCV, and since the wrecker was running, I had the wife help me tweak the spare tire mount back into shape. Hopefully Ferro and Papabear will now approve of the truck as they ragged me about it when I picked it up. Of course, stupid me, I forgot to take a before pic. But to explain it, the tank shield was actually ON the tank. I'm sure PB and Ferro can vouch that this looks 100% better now. It's not 100% straight, but close enough for horseshoes and hand-grenades.

The battery box (former passenger toolbox/step) will be relocated to this section. Spare will go on the davit crane mast.

Thanks to my wife for playing the part of Solider B.
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My name is Papabear...and I approve of your message...and your progress...and "Soldier B"!
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