I plan to buy a set of Selectros, and would be very interested in replacing the plastic parts with the metal ones you machined, if at all possible.
That's no place for plastic, IMHO.
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Heres the socket tool.
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Can someone detail the hub installation process for me?
I received my new Selectros yesterday and the instruction sheet included is written as though there was an exploded view of the hub with the components numbered. There isn't, so I have no idea what the hell they mean: "CAUTION!!! If the screws in position B should be removed...." On and on, not worth paper they're printed on.
The last time I messed around with Selectro hubs was the mid-'80's when a Landcruiser mechanic showed me how to service/disassemble them, and I've forgotten what he said.
I followed the instructions when I installed the first side... second side I asked myself WHY?! On that one I just pulled the axle plate off and bolted the assembled hub in place.
I used some Ultra Black instead of a gasket.
FYI the early Selectros had metal cams. They are swappable from the small bolt pattern hubs to the large. So if you can score a pair off a CJ or similar cheap you can run the whole dial assembly on your M715 hubs.
That is great tech...thanks for posting it!!!
OK maybe I missed it somewhere. Why replace the studs with bolts anyway? I never saw a stud come loose.
One reason, the studs sticking up around the selector makes it a pain. Especially the 4 long studs. I used some grade 5 allen head bolts I had on hand, kept meaning to switch to grade 8 but never got around to it...
Woop!! I got those ring and pinion gears installed in my truck a week or two ago.
YUGE difference... The 390, 4 speed and the 4.56 gears get along very nicely.
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