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Originally Posted By backbencher:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozt1UsJ2Z4gFricking buttons in English instead of random valves labled in Russian... I understand mine, I can do anything with google translate!  Home Depot for the bolts They’re out Amazon to the rescue  I will probably finish this up this week |
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Originally Posted By armoredman: What else do you have left to do to get her completed? Install input/output differential shaft seals Brakes Timing Spark plug wire routing Really all there is, it's just timing. I have a full week of work coupled with drill weekend. My time off is non existent  .
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List of the things to fix on both vehicles. 1 indicates priority (to get it running), 2 less pressing but needed, 3 a nice to do thing. I'll let you guess what color corresponds with each vehicle Attached File Attached File Attached File Not much has been done on the BRDM in a while. I am working on cleaning out some parts on the inside of the hull and reinstalling some deck plates. |
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@MM38 so you can get a glimpse of what we are dealing with. So good and bad news. I don't just need shims and those gaskets. I need inner/outer wheel bearings (8 ea), wheel bearing seals (8 EA) shaft seals (8 EA) drum o-ring (8 ea), tie rod ends (8 ea) Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File If anyone can tell I like things to be mechanically complete and in good running order. |
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New wheel bearings ordered Attached File |
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Update: got all 8 wheel bearings coming Timken 30218 It has 2 per side for a total of 8. The original wheel bearings will be replaced. Now need to find a ton of seals Attached File Updated needs list: Knuckle seals x4 Drag link bar ends Axle seals (basically all of them)x8 Tie rods x8 Axle shims |
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I'm basically rebuilding the entire drivetrain below the hull. Attached File Attached File Attached File It will run perfectly when I'm done, hopefully by the end of the year then on to the next vehicle. I have a new plug in Poland who can hopefully get me all the parts I need. Annoying rusty spot cleaned up Attached File |
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6/8 wheel bearings arrived. Attached File Knuckle seals coming Attached File |
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Now that I've gotten the bank wire transfer sorted out A fresh new batch of rebuild kits for the all 4 wheel stations are coming. Short story is I wired 1000$ last Monday and after checking in every day with the seller (in Poland) he still hadn't gotten it. I was told this guy was reliable, super smart, and spoke 4/5 languages. I had just consigned myself that I lost 1000$ dollars and maybe sticking to stolen Russian .mil stuff was easier. Got the message today that the transfer went through and he would be shipping the parts shortly. 66-3003057 sztuka 260 1 of each 66-3003060 sztuka 260 1 of each 41-3103085 - sztuka 22 10 of each 41-3103086- sztuka 22 10 of each 41-3103087 - sztuka 22 10 of each 40P-3103092- sztuka 9 10 of each 40P-3103049- sztuka 65 8 of each 40P-3103038- sztuka 150 10 of each Batch number one of a few that are coming. With the new parts guy I believe we can get the vehicle up and running by the end of the year. |
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Next parts package coming Page 240- Fuel tanks 14- 3x 41-3806020 Fuel level indicator sztuka 390 4x 12-1104022 Gasket for indicator sensor sztuka 10 Page 190-brake parts 5 6x 40-4225217 air supply tube sztuka 85 8 6x 40-3501148-61 Connecting tube for timber cylinder with axle assembly sztuka 90 19 10x 49-3501035 brake coupling spring sztuka 65 21-10x 49-3501123 lower tensioning spring of the front brake shoe sztuka 65 34 6x 41-4224038 flexible air supply hose assembly 41-4224038 sztuka 230 35 6x 41-3501296 brake drum sealing ring sztuka 85 37 6x 49-3501076 brake drum hatch gasket sztuka 40 Page 124 Axle- 1 6X 41-4224024 Oil seal block housing kpl 4 pozycje sztuka 180 1 6X 66-02-4224028 air supply seal to tire assembly 1 6X 41-4224027 cover of the oil seal block for air supply to tires 1 8X 12-1603252 retaining ring 7 8X 63-2304084 Trunnion and crankcase gasket sztuka 18 14 2x 53-2402045 crank case gasket sztuka 25 32 8x 51-2401034-A3 rear axle oil seal sztuka 45 Page 130 steering 3 4x 41-4224023 Seal block for air supply sztuka 350 6 6x 41-2403048 drive flange gasket 18 6x -66-2304057 steering knuckle oil seal gasket sztuka 18 37 6x 63-2304084 steering knuckle housing gasket sztuka 18 Page 46 gasoline pipeline 1- 3x 41-1104012 gasoline receiving pipe with filter assembly Crossed through items are ones my Polish plug couldn't get 
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Parts from Poland ordered. Shims for the front axles ordered. And I just blew up my wife's phone. 800$ later, it's fixed. Expensive week. |
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Originally Posted By armoredman: Nice work, sir. Nice username  Hoping to make some progress soon, but see above. The Polish guy was becoming a little problematic with the parts I needed. Sent him 516$ today and I'll probably get it next week. |
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Attached File One piece to the puzzle to get the front end back together is here. Thanks to Maudlin industries for being able to make 8 sets so quickly! |
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Originally Posted By rbutcher: This is badass Thanks  I'm getting the BRDM2 put back together in January. I ran into an issue with my Polish guy being obstinate and not able/willing to find the fuel pickup tubes so I found a local fab shop down the road in Granbury, Texas to weld up some custom ones. Instead of steel, it's stainless steel. No wonder it was having fuel issues! Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Install one of these on each one (it has dual fuel tanks) and call it a day. |
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Attached File New Fuel pickup tubes are ready. 250$. Once I get the OD of the SS tubes I will simply add a fuel mesh sock on the end and call it a day. I'm hoping it just press fits on An update since it's been a bit (probably 4-6 months) since I've touched it. Reasons? Finances, work (20-40 hours of overtime weekly) and military stuff. I have all the parts to complete the vehicle and put it back together EXCEPT the little fuel mesh filters at the end. Right now North Texas is going through a bit of a winter storm so it might be another week or two until I get on it.  |
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   Add this on and call it a day, ready for install  The tubes are made of stainless and I shouldn’t have any more issues with them rusting over
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Originally Posted By likebuddah: I am really enjoying the progress and general repair postings. Thanks and good luck! Thanks sir. It’s a pain in the balls. One thing has lead to another 
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Attached File Attached File It can be slid on and off but seems to be a good friction fit. Time to order another so they are completely ready |
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Attached File Both ready for install. |
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Honestly, I'm at the lowest point with this f'ing project. I set everything up. Get the parts. Hire a guy. One gasket is bad which will take me weeks to source and the fuel tanks need to be cleaned. Right now I want to push it off into a lake. The whole front end is apart and I was hoping it would be back together by the end of the week. That's not happening. Going off on a ground up rebuild was a mistake. From now on I'm only focusing on single issues and NOT looking to make it perfect. Same thing with the Roland. Don't go trying to make it perfect-enjoy it as it is and fix the minor stuff. |
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Originally Posted By fadedsun: Honestly, I'm at the lowest point with this f'ing project. I set everything up. Get the parts. Hire a guy. One gasket is bad which will take me weeks to source and the fuel tanks need to be cleaned. Right now I want to push it off into a lake. The whole front end is apart and I was hoping it would be back together by the end of the week. That's not happening. Going off on a ground up rebuild was a mistake. From now on I'm only focusing on single issues and NOT looking to make it perfect. Same thing with the Roland. Don't go trying to make it perfect-enjoy it as it is and fix the minor stuff. Ummm - it'll float, so if you want to get rid of something, push the Roland in the lake.
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Originally Posted By fadedsun: Honestly, I'm at the lowest point with this f'ing project. I set everything up. Get the parts. Hire a guy. One gasket is bad which will take me weeks to source and the fuel tanks need to be cleaned. Right now I want to push it off into a lake. The whole front end is apart and I was hoping it would be back together by the end of the week. That's not happening. Going off on a ground up rebuild was a mistake. From now on I'm only focusing on single issues and NOT looking to make it perfect. Same thing with the Roland. Don't go trying to make it perfect-enjoy it as it is and fix the minor stuff. I understand your frustration, as I've been there before. Just keep telling yourself that the closer you get it to completion, the more it's worth. The repairs that you're doing now, will make it more reliable in the future, so you'll be able to enjoy it without it breaking down every time you go out. There were times over he years that I anted to take a torch to my '66 Mustang fastback. Now that it's done, I'm glad I didnt'. Patience and perseverance. You'll get it done. |
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Good news, I'm ready to put the front left wheel station back together. Bad news, was cleaning up the axle spacer plates and one of the pieces got caught on the nylon wire wheel and did it's best SpaceX imitation and flew at mach 10 into my hand, splitting a finger open and folding the metal like a taco. Attached File Attached File Attached File It's toast. I ordered all these parts to fix it. Attached File We tried starting the BRDM last week. Not getting fuel. I have new fuel pickup tubes but I'm not sure it's getting fuel past that. I have a 24v electric fuel pump I will hookup to a boat fuel tank to see about getting it running. |
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Originally Posted By jmt1991: I understand your frustration, as I've been there before. Just keep telling yourself that the closer you get it to completion, the more it's worth. The repairs that you're doing now, will make it more reliable in the future, so you'll be able to enjoy it without it breaking down every time you go out. There were times over he years that I anted to take a torch to my '66 Mustang fastback. Now that it's done, I'm glad I didnt'. Patience and perseverance. You'll get it done. Originally Posted By jmt1991: I understand your frustration, as I've been there before. Just keep telling yourself that the closer you get it to completion, the more it's worth. The repairs that you're doing now, will make it more reliable in the future, so you'll be able to enjoy it without it breaking down every time you go out. There were times over he years that I anted to take a torch to my '66 Mustang fastback. Now that it's done, I'm glad I didnt'. Patience and perseverance. You'll get it done. It's the most complete BRDM-2 RKHB in the USA at this point. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Originally Posted By backbencher: Ummm - it'll float, so if you want to get rid of something, push the Roland in the lake. Ehh, IDK. I love them both. I'm not sure which one is closer to being done. |
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Attached File Attached File Attached File Trim piece arrived. Time to assemble |
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Originally Posted By fadedsun: It's the most complete BRDM-2 RKHB in the USA at this point. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-20_at_07_46_28_87-3502685.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-23_at_20_50_24_47-3502686.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-23_at_20_50_24_07-3502687.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-23_at_20_50_24_5a-3502688.JPG Ehh, IDK. I love them both. I'm not sure which one is closer to being done. Originally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By jmt1991: I understand your frustration, as I've been there before. Just keep telling yourself that the closer you get it to completion, the more it's worth. The repairs that you're doing now, will make it more reliable in the future, so you'll be able to enjoy it without it breaking down every time you go out. There were times over he years that I anted to take a torch to my '66 Mustang fastback. Now that it's done, I'm glad I didnt'. Patience and perseverance. You'll get it done. It's the most complete BRDM-2 RKHB in the USA at this point. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-20_at_07_46_28_87-3502685.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-23_at_20_50_24_47-3502686.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-23_at_20_50_24_07-3502687.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51435/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-23_at_20_50_24_5a-3502688.JPG Originally Posted By backbencher: Ummm - it'll float, so if you want to get rid of something, push the Roland in the lake. Ehh, IDK. I love them both. I'm not sure which one is closer to being done. The BRDM was pretty close to being done before someone tore the whole thing apart, according to M35Ben... |
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Originally Posted By backbencher: The BRDM was pretty close to being done before someone tore the whole thing apart, according to M35Ben... Other than the fuel tanks corroding, pickup tubes clogging up, and the brakes still having issues, yeah. Pressure washing to clear off the old nasty grease.  Harbor freight predator did great.     Ready to re assemble the front left wheel Station. Attached File |
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Faded Sun, such a great project, I am with you and the many others that look forward to the traveling part. Can’t say enough how cool it is to spend the time to post pics and take us for the journey. Today I looked back at the beginning, and the first drive. It was inspiring! The difference in OP’s standards for repair, obviously putting things back “good as new” as much as possible, compared to the military fleet service history is pretty clear. Restorations seem to be a huge suck of time and resources. The difficult balancing act between a quality repair and complete refurbishment is definitely complicated by being military and euro and eastern bloc. Hang in there OP you have a lot of fans exited for you and your successes. |
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Attached File Attached File Front drive shaft and knuckle all cleaned up, ready to re-install. |
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