Pivot bolts
Made a start on the jeep spring pivot bolts. I can buy these from RFJP but the postage is high and I would prefer to learn some new skills.
This is a learning project for me, it involves turning, thread cutting, the use of a dividing head and thread tapping for the zerk grease fitting. I chose 4140 chrome moly alloy because it's a strong material, is easy to obtain and is relatively easy to machine in the tempered state .
First step is: turning the stock down to 9/16" ( .5625") and threading the ends to the correct N.F. thread pitch. I prefer the old HSS type single point tools that you grind to shape yourself on a bench grinder . The modern carbide insert tools, well, there are endless types and it is a never ending process finding the correct type to suit .
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1940 cab 11 C8
1940 Morris-Commercial PU
1941 Morris-Commercial CS8
1940 Chev. 15cwt GS Van ( Aust.)
1942-45 Jeep salad
Last edited by Mike Kelly; 11-05-21 at 14:35.
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