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Anything new on the US contact?

Still interested and if I were to go ahead I'd want it completed before Cruise Moab '08.

Here is some more info:

http://www.wildyoats.com/hydraulic_assist_tech.htm

If I go that route I might as well replace the Toyota unit. On the petrol 80's there is quite a bit of room below the reservoir to expand into. I was just thinking that I might get lucky and be able to source a OEM unit that would bolt in.

Nothing??

I did a quick search looking for info on PS reservoirs and such and wasn't able to find anything. It was brought up in the 80's section on MUD by a guy that's originally from Venezuela. He thought there was a larger reservoir on the 70 series. If something is available it would be great if this ...

Sorry for the delay in getting back to this. I have to disagree with this, as EGT measurement is more for determining combustion characteristics ( overfueling etc.) than whether your going to melt your turbo, thus as close to the exhaust valve as possible is best. Just looking at the pic attached ...

Nice work! Solid protection and nice step.

As the other folks mentioned I like the new thongs, Target you say?

Definitely pre turbo and ideally as close to the inlet as practical. I have had a turbo'd petrol car and many of the aircraft I've maintained all have had TIT (Turbine Inlet Temp) indication. If you're pulling a load or making a lot of power you want to know the inlet temp. Upstream is helpful but ...

There has been some recent talk about this on MUD. I wish I had pushed the idea a few months back. It may not be the most convenient but Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters here in the States is working on one. You might check in with him and see where he's at with it. http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com ...

awesome! Keep us yankees in the loop on the progress with a vendor stateside.

Thanks Mick. Prof, Thinking about the idea. It just concerns me to have more "stuff" out in front of the axle to smack into rocks. Whose your rep here stateside (Christo)? Fill me in on the details. I'd like to do a 3 link but I just don't have time and a place to hook up a welder in our apartment ...

this kind of died.

Are there any closeup pics available of the center axle mount/pivot?

on the above pitcure is a homemade version of it its the yellow bar that pivots in the middle and connects to the front of the radius arms were it usually bolts onto the diff [cut front radius bolt mounting off diff and connect x link ] it allows the diff housing to move without the radius arms ...

Question...

I realize I'm getting in on this a little late but besides the obvious improvements what is an X link and how does improve the articulation?

I can guess but I don't want to sound like a silly Yankee.

cheers,
kris

Thanks much for your help.


Kris

Question...has anyone stateside or in OZ ever swapped out the petrol engine in the 80 series for a GM/Holden V8? I have been looking around for improvements in the powerplant dept and the TRD supercharger and Safari turbo seem to be the only options. However, they are a wee bit spendy. I would think ...

Well, I quick checked out the OEM locker actuators, no water or anything bad. Can someone clarify a hypthosis I have? Here goes.....stop vehicle, put into low range (no diff lock light), drive 10 meters, stop, rotate axle locker switch and all I get is flashing lights regardless of how or what ...

Thank you much sir. Now if I cut this wire and the whole thing explodes can I send you the bill? lol

Cheers,
Kris

No worries. I won't be working on it until I get back to Florida, where it's warm.

Kris

Thanks much for the advice. I hear ya about the snoots that purchased these things new. They don't know what they are really designed for. I'll keep plugging away at them. We'll see, I'l prolly have to overhaul the actautors. Which is ok too so I'll be able to fix it in the bush when it breaks ...

80ute,
Where is the wire you took care of? Sounds like a great idea.

Kris

check out Slee Offroad in Colorado. The guys there built something similar to what your looking to do. Here is the link to the short bus:

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical/wa ... ortbus.htm

cheers,
kris

Thank you gents. Said vehicle is a US spec model so it has disc brakes. Not that it makes much difference. I'll keep spraying PB on them and smacking them with a mallet until they loosen up. I'll have to look into the locker actuators once it warms up. I need to get the service manual. The 40 series ...

I recently purchased a '94 80 series. After checking things out I have only come up with two problems w/o an obvious solutions. 1. When the Pbrake is pulled it won't release. After some investigation the pivots on the Pbrake levers at the wheel are rather corroded inside the little boot. Is there a ...