Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Ordered an internally regulated one, will re-do a few of the earth starps whilst at it too.

Anyone help on this one? Replaced a dodgy alternator (internally regulated) on the FJ75 - got one (without regulator) cheap - how easy is it to 'wire-in' an external regulator? Or should I bite the bullet and buy the internally regulated alternator? Any recommendations on brands and/or methods ...

The Pirellis I had on the Hilux wore-out fairly quick (around 30k I think? - or less..) in just normal round town and dirt road use.
Griff

Thinking of getting the project HJ47 ute re-wired as it's a bit of a mess under the bonnet from previous owners and some things aren't working properly - and beyond my ability! Question is how many hours labour would it take to change over and connect a replacement loom ? I know of a decent loom ...

Worked!

Renewed heavy cable cleaned/new earth straps.

All OK - very satisfied. Now onto those other little jobs on this project...

Many thanks,
Griff.

bench tested another starter - all good. Old one is stuffed - rebuild kit or not.. put good starter on vehicle - ignition lights in cab, 12.7 volts at battery, turn to start? just the click of the edic arm going thru its motions - couldn't get a voltage read at the solenoid wire either? what now ...

..and put a rebuid kit thru - and nothing..

..too confident, should've tested starter off vehicle 1st??..

square one?

renewed/cleaned and added a couple of extra earth straps - and guess what = POWER!

Only trouble now is the starter is rooted....

Griff

yeah mate, brand new showing plenty of juice. No visible fusible links at battery end like in most modern 4bys

Kep the replies coming though,
Griff

Just picked up a project HJ47 ute, put a new battery in, was starting and stopping on the key before xmas. Now no power in the cab (ign lights, nothing). Any ideas, only no auto-electrician handy here.

Replies appreciated,
Griff

Just picked up a project HJ47 ute, put a new battery in, was starting and stopping on the key before xmas. No power in the cab (ign lights, nothing). Any ideas, only no auto-electrician handy here.

Replies appreciated,
Griff

Just picked up a project HJ47 ute, put a new battery in, was starting and stopping on the key before xmas. Now no power in the cab (ign lights, nothing). Any ideas, only no auto-electrician handy here.

Replies appreciated,
Griff

do you have extra/oversize battery on the d/side? Had this happen b4.

Chasing a double carden one of these (1980 troopy). Are there any alternatives to a double carden, will a single one be ok? Any ideas?

Help appreciated.
Griff

Sorry
Meant to say it works properly half the time, the other half it'll just kill the ignition lights and gague radings leading me to stall the car
Griff

bought an hj47 troopy (2h motor), it once had a turbo on it but still has the ARB timer. Timer overirde switch only partiaally works, if it dosn't kill the motor it'll kill all the ignition lights meaning i have to stall the damn thing. are these things easy to take off? Bloody hate electrics, some ...

Thanks for the info thus far.

Though any of you blokes near Ringwood interested in a couple of hours work?

Cheers
Griff

Coming down to Melbourne to pick up an HJ47 troopy to drive back to the NT over the holidays. Had the car recently delivered to my brother's place in Ringwood North. Could anyone recommend someone local to drop the fluids and filters? Preferably a mobile mechanic. Would do it myself but ...

bush taxis (troopys) round here have run the mtr's over anything, but put a set of the new cooper stt's on recently but have gone/going to those new kevlar treaded wranglers (armorgaurd?) still with 3 ply walls.

seem less aggrsive than the mtr - anyone tried them/thoughts?
griff

thinking it may be a pully problem - how do you check for wear. 1HZs have that rubber bush around the bottom pulley that can fail/collapse. But this is my 1st lux, and at this rate my last... So, drove round with just drive belts on - chattering/squeal only very faint once or twice put either ps or ...

gee whiz...

how would you check the centre bearing - where did i put that workshop manual?..

will slip the ps belt off again this arvo just to double check it's a noise associated with the ps - didn't sleep well last night....

all replies appreciated - keep them coming
griff

tried that - still there, 'bout 20ks/1700rpm it starts

have tried belt grip in the past only temp fix at best

griff

engine bay is pretty clean

do you mean squirt lube around the ps pump pulley housing?

damn squeaking!...

griff

seems to be the power steer (aftr removing ac and ps belt). Don't think its a manifold gasket leak - yet!...... has a new genuine belt, good tension, pump sits straight, pulley rotates freely - damn thing still squeaks! If it was bearings would smell and have collapsed ages ago? comment appreciated ...

1995 2.8d hilux. Replaced all the belts and checked that p/steer pump mount bolts were ok, still squals - in the morning and especially under engine load. Wouldn't be anything other than belts eh? Pulleys seemed ok. What about fan clutch, do they squeal? Isn't overheating and doesn't sound like ...

Geeez.. How's about that?..

Looks like the bloody thing has gone, anyway, wasn't able to drive out to Katherine as planned.

Back to the drawing board...

Thanks for all your replies and opinions gentlemen.
Griff

Thanks for the reply,

Is the post 94 (300) a better vehicle:stronger g/box, more reliable electrics etc?

Is the Isuzu County prone to these transfer case and g/box probs??

Cheers Griff

there's a 94 defender tdi wagon for sale in katherine. 290k's, reco'drear axles, serviced, head hasn't stuffed up (yet?..) needs a seal job on the top of transfer case - bloke has been quoted $700ish has - roof rack + ladders, cargo barrier, skiny rims (needs tyres), standard range tank, new a/c ...

i'd go the mtr over the st's

better in the sidewall and doesn't seem to chip as much either

also a price advantage to the goodyear? Can't quite remember...

Looking at one of these (5dr wagon),I know they don't have low range and large diameter tyres(?). Does the low weight help things in the soft stuff,nothing hardcore, only 'light' beach work with a dune entry.

Just intersted in people's experience.

Replies appreciated.
Griff