Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi i have one to but not sure how it works either as I am in the process of restoring it andas it needs the clutch done the tanks coming out and maybe then I will be able to work the system out .
Also where is your fill point for your second tank mine is under the bonnet behind the battery

I just uploaded a pdf copy of the chassis/ body manual for 84-90 landcruiser which includes h41 and h55f gear boxes to megaupload pm me for the link if your interested the file is just under 100mb

Thats what i thought just saw them cheap on ebay and was wondering .
What do you guys use ?

Are these any better then the smaller ones or are they just for
"Wank factor " And has anyone had any problems with them getting destroyed hitting branches and shit in the bush ?

okay thanks

Hi has anyone had any expierience with these electronic rust inhibitors ? are they any good and do they actually work?

thanks was gonna try that tommorrow
what can i expect from the diesel will it piss out everywhere ?

okay i borrowed my dads mechanics stethescope ? spelling
The noise was coming from the 2 injector i tried everywhere else on the motor and that was where the noise was coming from
so could it be the injectors making the noise if so whats the best thing to do now ?

mine is 84 and has it on the switch dosent seem to work though probably was $1000 option

Thanks guys
will the tappets sound like a petrol motor or is it different on a diesel because it dosent sound like the same as my old magna and those tappets were shit
I have to get a dial gauge to check the endfloat so i will know for sure
i might do a vid on you tube tommorrow night if i find ...

i havent had it warmed up since i got it due to restoration i never noticed the noise when i road tested it maybe i am paranoid

Hi i have a sharp rapping/clattering sound in the motor I am unsure what it is the book says it could be crankshaft endfloat if this is the case can i change all the bearings and thrust washers while the motor is still in the car ?
I know these motors can be noisey is this just a standard sound ...

Hi I have just got a 60 series with a 2h and a long range tank can anyone tell me how these units work ? It has the filler in the engine bay .

Is there a pump in the tank to transfer the fuel from the long range to the standard tank or vice versa ? :?

Thanks

Filler in the engine bay?? :? 1st I ...

Hi I have just got a 60 series with a 2h and a long range tank can anyone tell me how these units work ? It has the filler in the engine bay .

Is there a pump in the tank to transfer the fuel from the long range to the standard tank or vice versa ?

Thanks

Hi guys i looked at a 60series with a 2h in it
it started ok and ran well when i checked the aircleaner on the engine side when i ran my finger inside it had a coating of a black oily substance is this normal ? or what causes this ?

That sucks mate i was reading your other thread and hoping you were goning to fix it

Thanks Hurricane / Bad religion
Seems like there isnt as much gap as i thought between diesel and lpg .
Do the 2 f or 3f motors require headwork before lpg ?
Do the early 60 series have to use that upper cylinder lubricant ? If they were originaly leaded
Range shouldnt be a real problem 300 ks is ...

I am going to have to think long and hard about this as i again am leaning back towards a 60/62 maybe its because i have owned one before and i dont mind the ride as it is a truck also i want be doing any hardcore 4x4 more beach and landcruiser park type places
still researching
lpg ? i have been ...

I have done a few petrol engines but never done any diesel stuff If the basic principles the same for putting them back together then i would not think i would have to many problems :cool:

I think i will keep an eye out for a cheap 80 otherwise i will get the nissan thanks for all your help guys I ...

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:

rumchaser wrote:What is the approx cost for a full rebuild ?

1 arm, a leg and 1 nut.

sorry mate. im not sure but id be thinking 5K+

I could afford one nut as they havent been getting much use lately but i need my arm and leg

What is the approx cost for a full rebuild ?

dirty rockstar how much did you pay for your 80 series

Can the diesels survive much mistreatment ? if i got one with low ks that hasnt been serviced as it should will it continue on its decline or will it help with correct servicing
What would you suggest is a good amount of ks 200000 or less ?
I saw a 93 pajero advertised what would a petrol one of ...

vk7ybi wrote:Its unfair to compare a GQ with a 60.. The GQs competition is the 80 series, if I'm not mistaken..

I know what your saying as there is a big difference in year models but from what i have seen price wise these 2 seem to be around the same price i havent seen to many diesel 80 series for 7000

Thanks for your input
I am driving an Au fairmont atm and its getting 12l/100 around town so i dont mind a couple of litres more for the advantages of owning a 4x4
May still keep the Ford as resale isnt great on them
I also owned a nissan 720 dual cab diesel a while ago i liked that .

Hi guys
I want to get another 4x4 i have previously owned a 60 petrol and got rid of that because of the poor economy
I would like to get a diesel this time around
What is the best for reliability and ongoing costs also economy ?
Also what should I be aware of when looking around for these ...