Re: [Amc-list] Eagle rear diff difaffembly [;)] brake line

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

OK, I have a 'new' 2.73 in the Eagle now. Managed to get the u-bolts undone 
without breaking any, sawed about 3/4" off the end of several so I wouldn't 
have to wrench the nut as far. 
Fancy AMC having 2 different yokes on Eagle 2.73 differentials. The u-joint 
fits fine but the hold-in straps don't fit one to the other. Good thing I had 
spares of the correct style.
Now the only problem is the metal brake line to the rear. I tried not to flex 
it too much when taking the hose off but apparently it was too much and I need 
the replace the line from the front to the rear. Anyone out there know how 
long this line really is? I figure about 6'6". I guess the line was weak 
already so this is not entirely a bad thing. Bleedin' screws even came loose 
without breaking first.

thanks

Ken 

Quoting Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>:

> I have a set of 3.08s already. I was hoping I didn't have to do the swap in 
> the winter though.
> 
> Ken
> 
> Quoting Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
> 
> > If you're interested, I have a 3.08 front for sale. (I paid $100 for it
> then
> > gave up on my project when I found out how rotted the frame was next to
> the
> > rear springs) An XJ 3.08 rear axle would be easy to find and except the
> shock
> > mounts it bolts into the wagons. (Comanche one has no shock mounts, but
> it's
> > SUA instead of spring over like the XJ and Eagle)
> > 
> > Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10
> > From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Eagle rear diff difaffembly [;)]
> > To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Message-ID: <1204094326.47c5057639bd4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> >  
> > There's a tooth missing off one of the little pinion gears and little
> metal
> > bits
> > all through the oil. Other teeth damaged from the impact when the gap is
> > skipped.
> > Looks like I'll need a whole 'nuther axle. Good time for that 3.08 swap.
> >  
> > Ken 
> > 
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