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Hey,

Thanks for the help everyone. Drivesafe got me thinking about my driving habbits which are often short trips and most likely the reason for the lack of substantive charge in the batteries.

I also discovered a few more things since I've been testing:
SC40 cuts in and out exactly as it should ...

Hi All,

My batteries are going flat after about 7 days of not driving my vehicle, all the accessories are off during this time.

Now I've noticed the SC40 (battery isolator) is warm to touch, it feels a couple of degrees above ambiant. Is this the likely reason my batteries are loosing voltage or ...

This may not meet Firesticks requirements, its based on a switch as mentioned above.

I picked up a regulated voltmeter from ebay for about $20 and wired it via a SPDT toggle switch to the batteries. The roof console in the cruiser turned out to be a great location. I like having the precise voltage ...

Hey Andrew,
No change in performance (that I've noticed). No problems with cold starting either.
Cheers

Hi Joel,
Thats my understanding, I think its only required in sub 0 temperatures. Perhaps another member can clarify?
Regards, Bucko.

I thought I would share with the group my experience with the ACSD (Assisted Cold Start Device) on my 80s cruiser 1HDT.

The cold starting leaver on the fuel pump had a very loud clicking/rattle when the engine was cold. Pulling my hand on the leaver or moving it manually stopped the noise. After 5 ...

I doesnt look very good.

Dont tell me your problems

I thought about using screws alone but the gauges are a tight fit and I didnt want to hit any screw heads. It certainly is rock solid with the hose clamps but I take the point its not everyones version of visual ‘bling’.[/quote]

Okay, job done. Now I wont have to hold the gauges while in a hill climb!

Best thing is this cost less than $20 :armsup:

Parts list:
50mm tow ball covers $6 each (Cargo Mate P/N BCIB from Autobarn)
Hose clamps $2 each
A couple of self tapping screws and a left over bit of split tube.

The look on ...

Hi Mark, Be sure to bump this thread when you have a finished product.

I realise ebay has lots to suit other vehicles but I want something that fits an 80s neatly. I need it for VDO boost & pryo so thanks for the tip regarding the depth.

Hey all,
Does anybody know if there are pillar pods available for the 80 series? I called Autron but they have not tested their 'universal' model on the 80 series.
Thanks Bucko.

A few months ago we went fishing and left the Labrador boat ramp about 5am not paying much attention to the old surf idling in the car park. We arrived back at the boat ramp at 11am and it was still idling. No keys in the ignition so we presume it was a fault with the turbo timer. As we could easily ...

I just stumbled onto this in ebay and thought it might be relevant to this post. Diesel with low klms.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1975-Landcruiser ... dZViewItem

On my previous 4wd I would mix old engine oil with diesel to get a consistency that would spray well, then get underneath and go for it, repeat annually. Whatever the solution, a thorough wash after beach work is critical.

I just spoke with Mike. Problem is a broken turbine wheel, being rebuilt with Garrat parts. Oh what a feeling!

I checked the air hoses but nothing wrong there. Its going into Mike Vine Turbochargers tomorrow. Thanks for the help and I'll let ya all know the damage.

Bucko

Hey,

Was on my way to the shops today and planted my foot in 3rd only to hear some damn awful noise. Its a very loud turbo squeal when under load. I'm getting no boost pressure on the gauge, no turbo lights are coming on, and lacking power.

Any ideas whats up with it before I take it to the ...

Mozza, I ordered an EGT this weekend and was intending to install post turbo for simplcity and assume it was reading 100 deg less. I found some great information on this site which has convinced me to change to a pre-turbo fitment.
http://www.thermoguard.com.au/instal.html
Have a read of the ...

Try Shannons or Just Car Insurance for modified cars.
Bucko

I am looking at getting some gauges including boost/pyro/temp to monitor the vitals. Do vdo have head temp sensors or is measuring the water temp the only setup?

Gday all, here are some pics of my cruiser that I picked up a couple of weeks ago. 1992 GXL turbo diesel. No mud pics yet ;)

http://web.aanet.com.au/jarrad/cruiser/135-3537_img.jpg

http://web.aanet.com.au/jarrad/cruiser/135-3540_img.jpg

First critical mod is completed - replaced the double ...