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Front hub trouble

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by GIjivecrew, Jun 12, 2006.

  1. GIjivecrew

    GIjivecrew GI Jive

    Hi folks

    Wonder if you can help, one of my front wheel hubs has started to loose oil on the visable front side of the wheel, it sprays out in a star like pattern onto the rim. I think a seal has gone, any ideas on who would be the best suppiler for a replacement? Also I guess if I do lots of miles it could get worse?:(

    1966 CJ5
     
    GIjivecrew, Jun 12, 2006
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  2. Mark Mann

    Mark Mann Kermit

    Check bolt tension on hubs-

    MM
     
    Mark Mann, Jun 12, 2006
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  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Like Mark says. The hub bolts can get loose and then bearing grease escapes. Especially with freewheeling ("locking") hubs, etc. - they can require a thin-wall socket to torque them right, and lock tabs to hold them snug. Often neglected by previous owners.

    If this is the case, it's just a paper gasket you need, and you can make it from gasket stock. Or use sealant from a tube.

    Pete
     
    PeteL, Jun 12, 2006
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  4. GIjivecrew

    GIjivecrew GI Jive

    Thanks guys, I'll get right on it tomorrow.:beer: :)

    This may sound dum, but any tips on putting her into four wheel drive would be great, reason is I have done it, i have only used her on th eroad so far, and worse the plates are in German and French so I am not sure which lever does what.:?
     
    GIjivecrew, Jun 12, 2006
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  5. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Chris, the pattern for your shifters is probably this one, if you have twin sticks:
    [​IMG]

    See the info here on ordering these stickers, and for other shifters/patterns:
    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6998

    Usually you can shift between 2 high and 4 high while moving (not at high speed, but rolling). To shift into 4-low you need to be stopped. Sometimes the shifters will not want to shift in or out of gear. In these cases it sometimes helps to drive forward or backward a few feet to take the "bind" off of the drivetrain so it will shift more easily.

    HTH, let us know if this works for you :beer:
     
    lynn, Jun 13, 2006
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  6. vanguard

    vanguard

    vanguard, Jun 13, 2006
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  7. GIjivecrew

    GIjivecrew GI Jive

    Thanks to all, I found both sides were loose, so I've tightened them both, off out this weekend to the Wessex Military gathering, so i will see if that's done it. Thanks Lynn for the pic of the gear change, much better than German!:beer: :)
     
    GIjivecrew, Jun 16, 2006
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  8. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Chris... be sure to get some good pics for us!! :)
     
    lynn, Jun 16, 2006
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