Video of the computer controlled grinding process
Completed seat ground away ready for seat installation
StudeM15A-20 Rescue Project I bought this old Stude truck off ebay in 2010 and have been working on it since. I don't plan to restore it but just get it in useful condition and enjoy it's utility.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
King Pin Install
Drivers side spindle
Brake backing plate
Inside of brake drum
Axle "hub caps"
Backing plate, inside
Drivers side spindle
Removed axle seals. These are felt rings held in a retainer. I plan to replace these with modern neoprene seals.
Old king pin and bushing. Two new king pin plugs.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Connecting Rod Balancing (Pictures the rebuilder's sent me)
Checking each end and overall. Now all within 0.2 grams
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Connecting Rod Magnafluxing & Honing (Pictures the rebuilder's sent me)
Magnafluxing the rods
Grinding the rod ends
Rod end surface after grinding
Grinding Rod caps
Precision mating surfaces
NOS rod bolts
Rods ready for boring
Rod honing
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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