windshield hinge bolts

[chipola]

bro's ,the windshield hinge bolts, #16 in tm's ,are they threaded or pressed in. no real head on them to grab ahold of. looks like threaded.dud thanks

 

[gringeltaube]

Assuming you mean the deuce WS hinges...??

Bolt #43 (3/4”x16) is knurled next to its head and pressed into lower bracket #44. Only the end of the bolt (about 1”) is treaded, protruding 5/8” for locknut #45 which is used to adjust play btw. part#40 and #44.

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[chipola]

thank you, gringeltaube in tm9-2320-20 the #'s are different but pic is the same . when i blew it up the threads looked diagonal but in this one they definitly look like they are running parallel to shank of bolt thanks a again, dud

 

[chipola]

that's tm 9 2320-361-20 long day dud

 

[pa.rich]

Is the problem that the windshield wont move? Mine were so frozen I had to winch it down. Even penetrating oil woundnt loosen it. I wanted to get the truck in a 8ft. high garage door and then had to winch it back up in the spring to put the roof back on. They are tough to work on. The nut is welded to the turning wing and the bolt stays stationary as the wing nut is turned. The main bolt I think is stationary but corrosion freezez it in place and most old trucks have that problem . It may be easier to get a good used set from a parts dealer , They unbolt off the cowl and windshield. I always learn the hard way. I tighten the wingnuts by tapping with a hammer.

 

[devilman96]

If you can manage to get it apart, install a grease fitting in it... this will spare you a crap load of trouble later on.

 

[chipola]

just break'n it down for a lunch pail project and that's a good thought on the grease fitting thanks, dud

 

[gringeltaube]

Only for cosmetic reasons I preferred not to install a grease nipple but just drilled a small hole instead, using a 2mm bit and a small 60º combination center drill and countersink to slightly chamfer the entrance to better fit the conical connector on the grease gun.
I recommend using synthetic grease only, common grease won’t stay there for long because of oil migration.



G.