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

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Maybe I buried the question too far.

What length brake line do I need from the junction block to the rear on my 
Eagle? I figure about 6'6"

Thanks again

Ken 

Quoting 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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