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by Steve Barber
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: Sealing boots : how to place them
Replies: 9
Views: 3397

Re: Sealing boots : how to place them

To save wear on the boot I did not use a clamp. I used two nylon "wire ties" aka "cable ties and cinched them down to where they are snug but not tight. I use wheel bearing grease and lube the drag link so that it slides in and out allowing the boot allowing the boot to remain in its ...
by Steve Barber
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA engine 10256
Replies: 4
Views: 3235

Re: GPA engine 10256

Tony is correct about it being used as a "tow"truck in a marina. Bubba had cut holes in the hull and added a tow bar so that he could move boats around. I remember that engine block having a severe crack (probably due to freezing) above the distributor. Bob, do you plan on trying to have t...
by Steve Barber
Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: Resistor Location ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1625

Re: Resistor Location ?

I don't have a picture handy, but on the left rear corner of the front deck, there are two screwsthat hold the resister in place. I can't remember exactly but t seems like there is a block insulator that attaches to the deck and the insulator fastens to the insulator block. My decking is in place so...
by Steve Barber
Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: differential vent hose connection
Replies: 3
Views: 2082

Re: differential vent hose connection

I think that virtually no dirt will get into this fitting. However, I recommend using this fitting to pressurize the axle (and the front as well). A standard brake fitting will screw into this and serve as your port to pressurize your axles. I bent the steel brake line in a U so that it would not co...
by Steve Barber
Tue May 25, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA 5510 Progress
Replies: 10
Views: 11249

Re: GPA 5510 Progress

Apologies to the group. I lost my password and had difficulty getting back in. First of all GPA 5510 is 99.999% complete. Like a house, I don't know if they are ever 100% finished. About six months ago, my daughter Deborah told me that she wanted to leave her wedding in the GPA. That gave me a lot o...
by Steve Barber
Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Wanted or for sale
Topic: Seat-Tracks
Replies: 1
Views: 1391

Re: Seat-Tracks

Cees,

I have a set of GPA seat tracks. They are in excellent condition but do not have the rod that goes between them. Do you have any interesting GPA items to trade? Please send me a private message at srbarber@southernco.com

-Steve
by Steve Barber
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: drag link boot installation
Replies: 1
Views: 1410

Re: drag link boot installation

I used an original seal and bolted it in the hull before I installed the drag link. I then made a similar tapered guide and taped it to the bow end of the drag link with electrical tape. I greased up the drag link and the tapered guide and pushed the drag link through the boot from the aft with a sl...
by Steve Barber
Wed May 27, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA 5510 Data Plates
Replies: 3
Views: 2643

Re: GPA 5510 Data Plates

Thanks Leo and John!
by Steve Barber
Tue May 26, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA 5510 Data Plates
Replies: 3
Views: 2643

GPA 5510 Data Plates

Greetings, I have begun the restoration of the Cowl of GPA 5510. The data plates were replaced by the previous owner. There is one plate that seems odd to me. First of all, it is steel. Here is what it says: ENGINE COOLING FOR LAND & CALM WATER A OPEN FRONT DECK INTAKE B OPEN COWL SIDE OUTLETS C...
by Steve Barber
Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA 5510 Progress
Replies: 1
Views: 1419

GPA 5510 Progress

Last night I routed the rudder cables on GPA 5510. I got all the cables attached to the rudder arm and tightened to where they were just about right. I was standing near the rear of the tub admiring how the cables looked as they left the spool going toward the first set of pulleys. At that point it ...
by Steve Barber
Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA Mysterious Water
Replies: 5
Views: 2575

Re: GPA Mysterious Water

If you put the transmission in reverse with the bilge pump engaged, wouldn't this clear at least some of the water out of the pipes? I would think this standing water would also be an issue in cold climates. I would guess that this water could freeze and bust the pipes and or bildge pump. -Steve Ton...
by Steve Barber
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA 5510 Progress
Replies: 10
Views: 11249

Re: GPA 5510 Progress

Let me give it another try!
by Steve Barber
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: GPA 5510 Progress
Replies: 10
Views: 11249

GPA 5510 Progress

Here is an update on GPA 5510. This past weekend I borrowed a gantry crane and lowered the frame into my tub. This process went as smooth as silk and I would recommend it to others. Installing the engine/transmission assembly onto the frame makes access to the left front axle bump stop difficult to ...
by Steve Barber
Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: Radiator Drain
Replies: 18
Views: 10762

Re: Radiator Drain

On a side note, Tony C came over to my house this weekend to among other things inspire me to complete GPA 5510. Tony noticed that the left propeller shaft support bracket on the inside of the propeller tunnel is welded around the edge whereas the right bracket is not welded around the edge. John's ...
by Steve Barber
Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Amphibian Jeep ford GPA g504
Topic: Sealing GPA Tub
Replies: 2
Views: 1479

Re: Sealing GPA Tub

On my tub I used POR15 to seal it. It is supposedly impervious to gasoline and other solvents when cured. The manufacturer also claims that the paint remains somewhat flexable. They have a thick version e that comes in a toothpaste type tube that I used for the seams. They also have a liquid that ca...