Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

Jacques Reed · #1 22-10-13, 22:01

Hi Tony,

According to my very old invoice the small U-joints-are Hardy Spicer 5-178X. 3-5/8” across x 1-3/16” dia cups for my single speed xfer case but they are probably the same for the two speed case.

Note: They may require slight grinding of yokes at inside edge of cup holes to a small angle to allow crosses to fit through due to heavier construction of these crosses than originals. I noticed this had even been done to very old U-joints so it was a practice done for a long time. Some yokes even appeared "Factory" while others appeared in-field mods.

Will look for large U-joint Part No. but Large U-joints- 4-3/16” across x 1-3/16” dia cups were likewise best matched by placing on counter of someone who knows trucks as previously mentioned. I was told Bedford and many other trucks used the same u-joints.

Cheers,

Jacques Reed · #2 23-10-13, 00:06

Hi Again Tony,

Found the other Hardy Spicer invoice for the larger U-joints. Listed as K5-GB10R 1410 series.

Have attached photo of the small ground area at edge of yoke required for clearance to get the heavier than original crosses to fit through the yoke.

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers,

Private_collector · #3 23-10-13, 02:58

Cheers folks, that all help greatly.

If my local shop cant get them, I will be very surprised!

Private_collector · #4 26-10-13, 05:54

Can anyone enlighten me as to which vehicle/s this 5 ton screw jack was meant for?
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I found it in a Retro & Vintage goods shop.
The screw part moves quite freely and smooth. Still lots of grease inside there.
Wasn't sure if I should buy it or not.

lynx42 · #5 26-10-13, 08:36

Tony,

That is not a vehicle jack. It is what is known colloquially as a bottle jack and is used for lifting heavy items. At the slipyard where I worked for 25 years we would jack up 100 ton trawlers using multiple jacks just like that one. Having said that, they are extremely useful around the workshop. But!! they do tend to slip if placed metal to metal. Always put some wood between the jack and the metal your jacking.

Regards Rick.

Private_collector · #6 26-10-13, 10:54

Cheers Rick,

I decided to buy it. Just got home now and tried the great heavy thing under one of the CMP axles. Quite a fortunate find. Best 45 quid I spent in a while! There is about 1.5" clearance from top of jack to axle, with the shaft fully down. The curve of the jack top fits very nicely into the axle tube curve.

This is going "straight to the pool room", or at least into the truck toolbox when it gets put on.

I picked up majority of the ordered bearings, cups, and seals, from Gympie Bearing Service this morning. Only waiting on one more seal now, which should be in by Tuesday. Had trouble getting correct size gasket paper. The thinner sizes are not kept in stock. There is one place that isn't open on Saturdays, and that is the one most likely to have them. If not, they can definately order in for me through the week. I got the last lot of new bolts this morning. Didn't want to use some (now all) of the weathered old ones.

I should get the transfer case parts painted tomorrow, provided I feel well enough. They can have the week to 'cook' in the workshop then. Reassembly can wait until I have every part to hand.

motto · #7 26-10-13, 13:10

The bottle jack may be handy in a workshop situation Tony but if it only has 1.5" clearance when fully lowered now you will not be able to put it under the axle if you have a flat tyre. You will also have trouble if you need to put a block under it in the field.

David

Jacques Reed · #8 01-11-13, 01:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Had trouble getting correct size gasket paper. The thinner sizes are not kept in stock. There is one place that isn't open on Saturdays, and that is the one most likely to have them. If not, they can definately order in for me through the week.

A good source of thin gasket paper, believe it or not, is old navigational charts so if anyone knows a yachtie, fisherman, or merchant mariner it is worth an ask.

When I was at sea the ship's engineers were constantly raiding the chart room for old out of date charts to make gaskets for pumps, valves, you name it. Charts as a rule get replaced when new editions come out so sometimes the charts hadn't even been used depending on the ships run.

Apparently the New Zealand and British Admiralty were the used charts of choice due to their thicker paper compared to Australian charts. As the paper is designed to be drawn upon in pencil and erased a number of times it is quite tough. Also due to their size you get a good large sheet for big items.

My diff gaskets are ex British Admiralty charts and there is not one drop of leakage after many years.

Always worth thinking outside the square.

Cheers,