Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Tony,

The Ford part no. for the king pin is 81T 3115 for the 15-cwt and named "Bolt-spindle".
81T 3123A is the "Bearing-spindle bolt (Timken #T113 and Nice #5883)".
That may help in your search?

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[Private_collector]

Thankyou Hanno, those numbers tell me the set/s I have been looking at on ebay are not correct for my vehicle. Each listing has different identification methods that do not necessarily include original Ford part number.
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This one has a kit number and bolt width is listed as 1+1/8". No mention of bolt length! Bolt part no. is indicated as 81T-3111, so I know that doesn't match. There is a VERY broad range of vehicles stated as compatible, including some "1942 Army models"

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This listing has modern kit number, and two measurements given, which I guess must be the bolt. At.0.822" x 5.860", I assume that is the bolt dimensions, BUT they are different to the first listing.

I'm finding all this quite confusing, as there is some overlap in stated compatibility, but when you look closer.......they are entirely different sizes!?!?! I suppose one could be oversize, but thats a big difference isn't it.

[Lionelgee]

Hello Tony,

Would the military spare parts bloke in Hervey Bay have the part, or at least know which is the correct part and where to get it from?

I cannot remember the person's name however I think you have mentioned that you have bought stuff off him before?

Kind Regards
Lionel

[John Mackie]

81T 3115 is the part number for ONE king pin..the length is 7.10 "

81T 3111 is the part number for king pin kit, 2 pins and all the necessary parts. fits 41-6-7 and possibly earlier.

I am aware that the front axle on the F15 is different to the civy trucks but the stub axles and king pins fit right through.

[Private_collector]

John, I could kiss ya! Thank you for clearing that up for me.
I will go ahead and order the kit I was watching on ebay.
I always have anxiety when ordering things that I know only enough about to get into trouble.
Much appreciated.

Lionel, it's Ross Prince you are thinking of. He deals mostly in NOS parts. I prefer to go for new if possible, these days anyway. Been caught out with NOS on ebay a while ago, which were age deteriorated and probably should have been discarded........but then I came along. I suspect I have an unpleasent surprise waiting for me in the future. I used NOS leather seals on one area of my rear axle. Now that iI know slightly more than those days (but not much) I would NEVER use NOS seals unless dire need.

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Finished the gun shield this morning. Attention now turns to getting all the equipment brackets made and attached. I don't have a guillotine or good folder, so someone else will do that job. I have templates of each part needed, so it will be an easy task. The seat bracket will be made at the same time.

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Started searching for, and downloading, any artwork which may be useful for future sign cutting. The RAEME one should look nice. I didn't know what each countrys dept of defence marking looked like until I found this graphic. It will come in handy for stencil making.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by John 4172

81T 3115 is the part number for ONE king pin..the length is 7.10 "

81T 3111 is the part number for king pin kit, 2 pins and all the necessary parts. fits 41-6-7 and possibly earlier.

I am aware that the front axle on the F15 is different to the civy trucks but the stub axles and king pins fit right through.

John, thanks for adding the part number for the king pin kit.

I will copy this info to the Parts/Sources/Prices subforum.

[cliff]

Tony pop in one day and I will give you a CD of most of the Aussie Tac signs for you to use as well as a few others including NZ ones.

[Private_collector]

Cool, thanks Cliff!

[Private_collector]

David, your stencil material arrived yesterday, and I will do a test cutting with it as soon as my new pinch rollers arrive. They are expected around this time next week. Certainly an interesting material. Very keen to cut holes in it!
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After looking into a number of options, my king pin kit (81T-3111) has been ordered. I broke my own rule, it's NOS. I did ask a lot of questions about condition before buying, so fingers crossed. Total cost = $95 including the postage. The muck you see on the pins is preservative, not rust.
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Hopefully I won't have any problems with the kit, but even if I don't like the condition of bearing/s or felt seal/s, it is cheaper for me to purchase a pair of them new afterwards, as opposed to buying entirely new set from somewhere like Macs! Theirs are ~$90 + postage of $45. Ouch! All prices are in USD. New thrust bearings are $4.95ea. New felt seals are $0.95c each.