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How Much Rust Pitting Is Too Much?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1967 CJ5A, May 23, 2019.

  1. 1967 CJ5A

    1967 CJ5A Mike 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    After searching for quite a while, I finally sourced a two hole knuckle from a junk yard. It is not in the best condition though. What do you guys think? Is it still usable?
    (I know I could buy new, but its not really in the budget right now)
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    1967 CJ5A, May 23, 2019
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  2. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    id use that all day long. i see no reason why not. small surface rust it perfectly fine. the mating surfaces all look pretty nice.
     
    jeepstar, May 23, 2019
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  3. Jrobz23

    Jrobz23 Member

    This
     
    Jrobz23, May 23, 2019
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Only concern I'd have is whether it will seal.
     
    timgr, May 23, 2019
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  5. Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    If your concerned, fill the pitting with jb weld and sand smooth.....
     
    Norcal69, May 23, 2019
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  6. Chilly

    Chilly Active Member

    For the seal flange I'd JB Weld, then lap it on something reasonably flat. Or just flat file with a nice broad file.
     
    Chilly, May 23, 2019
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  7. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    looks good to me.
     
    windyhill, May 23, 2019
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  8. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor


    x2
     
    Twin2, May 23, 2019
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  9. tarry99

    tarry99 Member

    Sealing?.........use the std gasket and Silicon..........that's what it's for!
     
    tarry99, May 23, 2019
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  10. Magiccoolbus

    Magiccoolbus New Member

    Magiccoolbus, May 24, 2019
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