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by robertbruce
Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: BJ73 rim options, perhaps a hub or axle mod?
Replies: 2
Views: 327

BJ73 rim options, perhaps a hub or axle mod?

Does anyone know, remember or a good guess would do, as to what rim options are available for a 1985 BJ73 Mid-Wheel Base, 3.4 Diesel? Currently has J16X5.50 SDC 6 Stud Rims with LT225x85X16 Tyres and am very happy to stay skinny 16 LT's. 2005 Hilux Rims J16X6J 6RNO5 will not fit on the front, the ...
by robertbruce
Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: part indentity
Replies: 0
Views: 387

part indentity

hello jeepers, i am trying to source a steer knuckle and am wondering if anyone recognises it steer plate has 8 bolts some pics have included a pic of the spline for referance http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/BoofFrontEnd/steerknuckle/knuckle31558023.jpg http://i241 ...
by robertbruce
Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rego, Mods & certs, QLD to ACT
Replies: 1
Views: 190

Re: Rego, Mods & certs, QLD to ACT

as long as it complies with NCOPS and your have the report, certificates and plates everything should sort at the pit inspection..

beat ya's........ :silly:
by robertbruce
Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rego, Mods & certs, QLD to ACT
Replies: 1
Views: 190

Rego, Mods & certs, QLD to ACT

I am considering buying a vehicle from QLD....

I live in ACT

The vehicle's modification and certificates pertain to NSW and QLD

DO I have to get it re-engineered in ACT
or do i just get it re-certified at an engineers
or are QLD mod plates sufficient for ACT rego
tia
by robertbruce
Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4L80E behind a RB30et
Replies: 4
Views: 240

Re: 4L80E behind a RB30et

... best of luck with a T7... buy a spare box ($450), manual and save heaps overhauling it, they are a notorious solution
by robertbruce
Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4L80E behind a RB30et
Replies: 4
Views: 240

Re: 4L80E behind a RB30et

ive got a 4L60 (non-e) in a coaster bus and it goes very very well of the mark...on the highway the final ratio could be more or i could put smaller wheels on it as the wind resistence plays a big factor with an economical overdrive... ive considered the three speed but too much fiddling to make it ...
by robertbruce
Thu May 20, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: THM700R4, 4L60 & 4l60E, V6's & V8's
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

many thanks for your comment OR.... ive just finished fine tuning it...it's got a stage2 transgo with o/size valves, servo etc, a superior shaft etc inspite of all the goodies i completely agree about the weight vs HP for this box, but im not sure if anything short of a true truck drivetrain would ...
by robertbruce
Wed May 05, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: can't identify part from tranny - THM700R-4
Replies: 2
Views: 481

yes, it's rough and could be a locating dowel.... darned if i can remember from where...
by robertbruce
Tue May 04, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: can't identify part from tranny - THM700R-4
Replies: 2
Views: 481

can't identify part from tranny - THM700R-4

hi all, i can't identify this part from my tranny - THM700R-4, can anyone please help... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/thm70054%20part/disc019.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/thm70054%20part/disc020.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums ...
by robertbruce
Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: What's wrong with my Turbo 700R-4/4L60 Tranny - pics incl'd
Replies: 1
Views: 514

got the final clutch pack out.... problem is lo-rev clutch's burnt out...doesnt seem to be much else bar a seal=kit...
by robertbruce
Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: What's wrong with my Turbo 700R-4/4L60 Tranny - pics incl'd
Replies: 1
Views: 514

What's wrong with my Turbo 700R-4/4L60 Tranny - pics incl'd

I am rebuilding my THM700R-4 transmission. It goes into a heavy 4x4 Coaster bus with 350chev engine the symptons where... No power in reverse, ie, would engage but slip then slip like crazy... 1-2-3-OD fine, not sure if lock-up was engaging... First-gear overrun - ie, no engine braking... Front pump ...
by robertbruce
Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: THM700R4, 4L60 & 4l60E, V6's & V8's
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

manys for that OB, your conclusions are exactly what i had come to... get it out, get another one in, get the first one apart and get it fixed...

utube "how to fix your thm700r4 in your driveway" has been very good help
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Hey All, first post, 4x4 Bus w/350/F350/Dana/Spicer
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

problem is i burnt reverse out so is a little hard to get a flexy shot....
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Hey All, first post, 4x4 Bus w/350/F350/Dana/Spicer
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/BOOF/040410-black-belly-white-back-gu-4.jpg Emergency reverse gear http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/BOOF/Boof-emergency-reverse-gear.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/BOOF/boofy-040410 ...
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: THM700R4, 4L60 & 4l60E, V6's & V8's
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

thanks for your replys - i reckon i wont know what the box fully till i get it out http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/BOOF/rearoutput1.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/robertbrucephotos/BOOF/rearoutput2.jpg some homework - google the link descriptons, there is too ...
by robertbruce
Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: THM700R4, 4L60 & 4l60E, V6's & V8's
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

THM700R4, 4L60 & 4l60E, V6's & V8's

My THM700R-4 is cactus, reverse engages but slips crazy... I am trying to get my head around which tranny to buy, how to physically identify it and the differances in the range... i want to avoid V6 T7's, however if i have the v6 varient fitted i would not know... I would be better-off to repair ...
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Dmax / Isuzu / Holden / Great Wall
Topic: THM 700R-4, info needed...
Replies: 0
Views: 446

THM 700R-4, info needed...

hi all, im looking for information on a THM 700R-4 transmission and its variants. my THM 700R-4 was cooking when i bought it and despite a pan drop fluid and filter change it finally went.. however 1,2,3,4 & OD are not affected so im wondering how bad it will be... I can't find some critical info ...
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Hey All, first post, 4x4 Bus w/350/F350/Dana/Spicer
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

grew up in briso... and that's sort of how the bus looks, it's gassy old, bold & loud beast... it's so much fun i burnt reverse out on the blackall ranges over the weekend :) :twisted: :) ... reverse was going anyway, i've not had it long and was prolly the fault of the difficult to find reverse on ...
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Hey All, first post, 4x4 Bus w/350/F350/Dana/Spicer
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

heya guys... i need ten points before i can post pics although i have put an avatar pic up - i still aint got a proper pic yet...
by robertbruce
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Hey All, first post, 4x4 Bus w/350/F350/Dana/Spicer
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

Hey All, first post, 4x4 Bus w/350/F350/Dana/Spicer

Hey All, this is my first post and i would like to thank the owners, moderators and participants of the site for their efforts... the vehicle i have is a 4x4 Toyota Coaster with a Chevy 350/THR700R-4/F350running/w/Dana & Spicer components, front & rear locker all sitting on 33's with dual shocky ...