MT82-D4 rebuild thread

[Scootsmcgreggor]

You’d have to build a jig to heat treat those forks after welding to straighten them out and bring the strength back. Aluminum distorts a ton when welded, all else being equal. Especially fillets like those shown, and welding castings can have variable results depending on the casting quality and alloy. I’ve done a fair bit of aluminum welding and I don’t think I’d take those on, would recommend billet if possible.

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[Turbogeek]

@NGOT8R I hope you don't mind the thread bump, but would you be able to tell us what the medium and large puller you use during the thread are? Are they equivalent to the OTC 1039 that the Ford manual mentions, or something else? I'm looking at stripping a non-D4 MT-82 and the ones you've used look like just the job.

 

[NGOT8R]

Yes, the OTC brand pullers are the ones that I have.

 

[Turbogeek]

Thankyou for the tip - the OTC 1040 fitted great, and did the job without breaking a sweat (or luckily anything else.....)

 

[Grimreaper]

Would the otc 1039 work? 11 inch reach vs 15 of the otc1040

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