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Subject:Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
From:Bob Mccullough
Date:Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:59:15 -0500

Sorry, I can send the mortar box pictures With the text to anyone who wants to see them. Just give a direct shout. 

Bob

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On Oct 20, 2021, at 14:26, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:


Thanks! 

Jim

> On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 1:56 PM mccullough bob <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hope this helps Steven
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> I put the cans towards the rear of the space with the lid to the front
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> I have them on both sides of the van the left one will lay over the AC hoses and needs the white spacers.
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> I used 4 bolts to secure them. i first got them in place with a jack
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> View of floor. I cut some of the foam and filled it in.
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> I removed the snap latches and welded some connecting nuts to secure the lid.
> To get the right spacing I welded one nut and then another to it.
> The can is 2 to 3 inches higher that the prop shaft cover on my Syncro.
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> I used safety allen bolts to secure it. Nice Safe when you leave it at the trailhead.
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>  Bob
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> 86 Syncro 
> 91 Westy

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