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Seal Press

As I mentioned before, you really need to use a proper seal press in order to seat the new seals in the front differential. I could buy one for around $100. But this is something I really wanted to make. I was recently trained on how to safely use a metal lathe down at the CWRU Thinkbox, so I wanted to give it a try and make one.

I designed the part in Fusion 360.

I went to a local hardware store, and they just happened to have a drop of some 2.75″ round bar that was just the size I needed for $12. I took an afternoon on the lathe, and with some help, was able to turn the piece that I needed. It took a while, but I think it was well worth it. Not only did I learn a lot, but I saved a bunch of money!

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Filthy

Time to get the rest of this Moab dust out of the Jeep. I decided to take everything out, including the seats, and give it all a good cleaning.

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Axle Progress

I decided to buy and install outer axle seals this time. I think that part of the issue why I get so many axle seal leaks is the gunk that gets into the tube and creates an issue for the seals.

Installing outer seals will eliminate the from happening.

I also made some progress getting the CV joints on the axle shafts put back together.

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Fascia

Spent a bunch of time working on the workshop soffit and fascia. I am using a product called MiraTEC. It is man made and is rot and moisture resistant. It cuts really nice. I took my time measuring and setting the angles so the miters would line up just right. I like how it is turning out.

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Flat Fender Reunion

I went out to Aurora, OH today to a Willys Flat Fender reunion. Some really nice specimens out there. I especially liked the restored trucks. If I could own one like the blue one, I would drive it every day I could.