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bought my first samurai, got it cheap, but I'm not a mechanic...
« on: September 06, 2012, 07:43:44 PM »
she's got a few issues. tranny for one but i think I've got that whooped, well see this weekend. i also need to get some pics so you guys might have a better understanding, but my front right wheel is toed in badly. put it on a lift and theres no play (i thought it was the bearing) if you look on the inside you can see grease coming out (ill get a pic this weekend when i go home)

its got 32x11.50 buckshot mudders on it, and i have no idea what gears are in it. probably stock. don't know how to find out. but when i drive it, and shift from 1st to 2nd it bogs down quite a bit. i don't know if thats gears or maybe its just not running like a top. it has a webber carb on a stock motor (i assume a 1.3)

got some wiring issues to address. the guy before me seemed to think he needed to wire everything directly to the battery with speaker wire and theres loose ends everywhere and switches that seem to do nothing.

don't want a show winning piece, just a good dependable hunting buggy that i can booze crooze in the summer time. I'm sure ill be wearing you experts out on some issues, i try to search topics and have little luck. thanks in advance

Re: bought my first samurai, got it cheap, but I'm not a mechanic...
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2012, 08:13:46 PM »
here she is

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Offline warbird

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Re: bought my first samurai, got it cheap, but I'm not a mechanic...
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2012, 08:21:41 AM »
Hope your're ready willing & able to learn.  :-\

I couldn't afford mine if I had to pay some one else to work on it.

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Re: bought my first samurai, got it cheap, but I'm not a mechanic...
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2012, 06:18:55 PM »
Pretty nice rig as it is!  My guess on the grease leaking from the front wheel area, is probably the trunion seals.  I have purchased this kit from Trail-gear several times.  Works great and price is good:  http://www.trail-gear.com/samurai-front-axle-service
The Price is Right!