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by pcman
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: where to get parts for a thomas winch
Replies: 4
Views: 312

Re: where to get parts for a thomas winch

ive always got bits for mine from powauto in dandenong but there all over australia

http://www.powauto.com.au/contactus.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by pcman
Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: feeling stupid
Replies: 29
Views: 1174

Re: feeling stupid

clamp all the flex lines and see if you have a pedal , then remove 1 by 1 to determine if its 1 wheel/axle
by pcman
Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3b shorty turbo overheating problems
Replies: 4
Views: 377

Re: 3b shorty turbo overheating problems

if using the standard gauge replace the temp sender and actually test the temp with a real gauge i spent close to a year and over 1000bux searching for a overheating problem and it was a dodgy $15 temp sende it wasnt even getting warm
by pcman
Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3f turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 305

Re: 3f turbo

straight lpg and turbo is the best bet unless you like wasting money

i did over 5000km on my turbo 2f blew the head gasket once after a turbo upgrade and running 18psi for a week it really didn't like that was very happy at 12psi even 5psi is noticable
by pcman
Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cheap daily drive tyres?
Replies: 9
Views: 1311

Re: Cheap daily drive tyres?

160 each for 7.50r16 brand new delivered to your door
by pcman
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Impco 200 Tuning
Replies: 7
Views: 465

Re: Impco 200 Tuning

http://www.bluelpg.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or buy from the usa if your patient


clean air is normally for older carby engines , feedback has computer control , on your 200 there should be a sticker and the number will be either fb200 or ca200
by pcman
Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: does this exist?
Replies: 30
Views: 1779

Re: does this exist?

yeah jaycar head unit now only $79
http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID ... TID=1029#4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by pcman
Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 6 cylinder or 4 cylinder TD truck???
Replies: 10
Views: 923

Re: 6 cylinder or 4 cylinder TD truck???

this is a 3-4 years ago

5cyl hino fc 8 pallet refrigerated 350km ish for about $70 on the highway

around town due too the fridge it ran all day so fuel consumption wasnt really valid used to fill up every 3-4 days but rarley did 100km a day around town
by pcman
Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: how do i remove timming gear 3F ???
Replies: 14
Views: 571

Re: how do i remove timming gear 3F ???

pull the side cover off the block behind the dizzy to get access to the lifters
by pcman
Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: winch solenoid?
Replies: 1
Views: 501

Re: winch solenoid?

1 thing i know is that they are NOT waterproof like they advertise , i had one on the back of a tow truck and 3 months after fitting it it stopped working it was full of water and its not like it gets submerged in water that was just from rain
by pcman
Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Turbo help with id, and where to get the v-band clip.
Replies: 3
Views: 349

Re: Turbo help with id, and where to get the v-band clip.

what size is the outlet , the vband clamp is based on the pipe size
by pcman
Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 24v winch power- auto sparky's?
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Re: 24v winch power- auto sparky's?

a standard automotive 12v 30amp relay will work fine as your only switching a tiny 24v load for the last option you listed :)
by pcman
Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: winch motor repair
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: winch motor repair

ended up using a cable lug bolted it all back together and it works fine only time will tell

better than spending more on a pos winch
by pcman
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: winch motor repair
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: winch motor repair

yeah i know a motor reconditioner that does elevator and big 3 phase motors for lathes compressors n stuff and will try him if i cant work something out

my latest idea is to fit a large cable lug onto the wire and bolt it down just gotta make sure i have enough clearances
by pcman
Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: winch motor repair
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: winch motor repair

$250 for a tigerz replacment motor , expensive when only 1 wire is broken , im keen to know how a warn hooks up cant find a decent image via google
by pcman
Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: winch motor repair
Replies: 6
Views: 443

winch motor repair

ok im in need of some advice apart from buy a warn i just dont have the $$ its an aldi winch and one of the main wires inside has came away from the bolt i did manage to solder it back on using a big soldering iron but under the first heavy load it seems to have melted and gave way any ideas on a ...
by pcman
Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Right angle drill attachments
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Re: Right angle drill attachments

if you have a compressor i reccomend one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-3-8-Reversible-Angle-Air-Drill-Air-Tools-/390323866752?pt=AU_Air_Tools&hash=item5ae11d8c80" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; had one for 3 years probabally only used it for 20 holes but it works well
by pcman
Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: product for wheel arch and trans tunnel sound dead'n?
Replies: 11
Views: 782

Re: product for wheel arch and trans tunnel sound dead'n?

ive used 10l of this stuff on a 79 f350 and i dont think it made any difference http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTOSPRAY-NE ... 3368ef55d1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by pcman
Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fitting heads - Petrol
Replies: 25
Views: 1647

Re: Fitting heads - Petrol

glad too help , i actually only found the site thursday so lucky for you :)
by pcman
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:01 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fitting heads - Petrol
Replies: 25
Views: 1647

Re: Fitting heads - Petrol

http://www.aagaskets.com/TechnicalData.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

select the engine and click view/download
by pcman
Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: hj47 brake upgrade
Replies: 12
Views: 462

Re: hj47 brake upgrade

andalong with ajusting the rear brakes ajust the pedal freeplay and the pushrod gap between booster and master after 20+ years these are normally outta ajustment and can make a big difference
by pcman
Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: rebuild a rochester
Replies: 9
Views: 454

Re: rebuild a rochester

you can buy re-manufactured ones on ebay for between 280 and 450
by pcman
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Race Vehiche Transports
Replies: 18
Views: 1788

Re: Race Vehiche Transports

this is my boring tow vehicle
its a little small for the troopy but am planing on building another swb in the future
i did consider a jap truck but couldnt cope with a small engine

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by pcman
Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Disposable Argonsheild bottles
Replies: 14
Views: 1200

Re: Disposable Argonsheild bottles

the hire is a ripoff tho welding with gasless is terrible

ya just need a dodgy mate that gets them from the back of a truck LOL
by pcman
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Lengthening handbrake cable - 80 series
Replies: 6
Views: 300

Re: Lengthening handbrake cable - 80 series

flex drive do aftermarket and custom cables http://www.fdrive.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by pcman
Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 POWER STEERING CONVERSION
Replies: 10
Views: 574

Re: FJ40 POWER STEERING CONVERSION

he didnt like the answer over on 4x4 monthly so he came here trying to be spoon fed aswell
by pcman
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: changing 60 series power steering pump
Replies: 3
Views: 179

Re: changing 60 series power steering pump

im pretty sure a holden v6 pump bolts straight in with a small spacer but needs the pulley changed you would have too run a remove reservoir aswell
by pcman
Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:30 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: fj40 with 60 series diffs, relay rod question
Replies: 8
Views: 349

Re: fj40 with 60 series diffs, relay rod question

why anyone would bother with 60 diffs and not go 60 steer is beyond me the only way to keep the 40 gear would be to cut and shut the relay rods together

but it will be dodgy and im guessing unenginneerable
by pcman
Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 series radiator and 308 engine... hoses?
Replies: 7
Views: 264

Re: 40 series radiator and 308 engine... hoses?

2f rad looking at it as fitted to car ,top passenger , lower drivers
h/2h top drivers, lower passenger


there all 3 core
by pcman
Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Out of date LPG bottles
Replies: 28
Views: 2267

Re: Out of date LPG bottles

you realise fitting a lpg tank onto a trailer it has to comply with all lpg standard and be certified ?

if its not regoed just use a 9kg bbq bottle invert it so the outlet is on the bottom plum it into the converter and your good too swap and go