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by midi73
Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:50 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 SERIES H151F PETROL AND DIESEL COMPATABILITY
Replies: 20
Views: 1420

Re: 80 SERIES H151F PETROL AND DIESEL COMPATABILITY

Just to confirm for others reading this thread. 1990 to 1998 80 series. Gregorys workshop manual page 127. Model: Non Turbo ... H150F Turbo... H151F Difference in gears 1st and second. H151F is STRONGER with a bigger clutch to handle the 30% more power and torque. Ok, can the 1st and 2nd from the ...
by midi73
Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: What's so special about dual battery controllers?
Replies: 13
Views: 620

Re: What's so special about dual battery controllers?

Hi guys. I have read this post with interest. I am trying to sort out what the best isolator is. I seem to know enough about electrics to get me into trouble lol, but not enough to sort this sort of thing out. Drivesafe. are you saying that a flooded (deepcycle) battery would be better than an agm ...
by midi73
Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Where to buy new rubber kit for LN106 Hilux
Replies: 2
Views: 218

call Mick from Micks auto hardware on 0403245326. He operates out of a van at present traveling around, or he can freight to you as well.
He does all rubbers, clips fasteners lights etc.
by midi73
Fri May 28, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: sub tanks and turbo timer on 73
Replies: 7
Views: 448

They dont fit either, floor pan is different and a middy has cross memeber in the way. Fair enough. I reckon you might be able to make the tank out of a late 42 series fit . It goes predomenantly on the right hand side but some of it goes over the tail shaft. Looking at them it looks like it would ...
by midi73
Thu May 27, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: sub tanks and turbo timer on 73
Replies: 7
Views: 448

Re: sub tanks and turbo timer on 73

ndog wrote:hey guys i am wondering if a sub tank off an 80 will fit somewhere under my bj73 or if any1 knows any tanks that will? and am wondering if some1 can give me some good details on how to set up a turbo timer? ..
Try the front tank out of a 75 series ute
by midi73
Thu May 20, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Benifits of a Snorkel?
Replies: 49
Views: 1814

Wambat wrote:and the only reason people face the head backwards on their fourby is to stop mud and stuff getting flung into it buy them or a car in front
Bullshit, I have spoken to people who do it to there comp cars, and certain cars with certain snorkle setups actually improve with reverse facing heads.
by midi73
Sat May 15, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Best Coiled Toyota ever built
Replies: 45
Views: 2963

Another for the TD 80
by midi73
Fri May 07, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: show us some sweet 80 pics
Replies: 48
Views: 4103

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/Cruizer_Dan/new%204wdin/russandlockrun005.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/Cruizer_Dan/new%204wdin/russandlockrun001.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/Cruizer_Dan/new%204wdin/russandlockrun002.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39 ...
by midi73
Mon May 03, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 landy. how to stop grease from leaking hubs
Replies: 9
Views: 645

oldmate wrote:
ps don't call your cruiser a landy. Not because it will upset the latte sniffing land rover type, but because it's an insult to Mr T being associated with those back yard built jalopies
LOL. An insult to cruisers.
by midi73
Mon May 03, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: should i or shouldn't i? need help.
Replies: 24
Views: 1047

I think you will find on some, if not all cruisers that 33s fall into the legal catagory.
by midi73
Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:00 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series 4 inch lift
Replies: 31
Views: 1886

why do you want 4 inches of lift? how will it improve your offroad ability? He didnt ask for opinions on 4", he asked for suspension price advice. If he wants 4" then, why not have 4"? Iam tossing up weather to go 3 or 4". That is when your opnion would come in. he's asking what the cheapest 4 inch ...
by midi73
Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series 4 inch lift
Replies: 31
Views: 1886

bad_religion_au wrote:why do you want 4 inches of lift? how will it improve your offroad ability?
He didnt ask for opinions on 4", he asked for suspension price advice. If he wants 4" then, why not have 4"?
Iam tossing up weather to go 3 or 4". That is when your opnion would come in.
by midi73
Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:21 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Diesel Shift Light
Replies: 88
Views: 3328

I guess most people that would install an after market Taco are rice cars running on petrol with a little NOS from time to time. most people I see with aftermarket tachos have stock engines, with the shift lights set at 2000rpm so it comes on in maccas carpark. Serious question - do race cars have ...
by midi73
Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: parttime 80 series front tailshaft still spinning
Replies: 16
Views: 1148

from what I have been told by a tailshaft guy, is that the front shaft can spin anyway when not engaged just from vibration from other spinning parts etc. This is why the front slip yoke flogs out on tailshafts, because they are spinning with no pressure on them, causing them to flap around and flog ...
by midi73
Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: What size rim for 35x12.5x15 tyre?
Replies: 11
Views: 642

There would be a lot less chance of losing the bead with 8" rims. I don't really see the advantage of going 10" wide. I totaly agree. I ran 35x12.5 for years with no problems on 8s. I then went to 10s and have had no end of trouble with shit getting in the beads, causing slow leaks. Plus I have had ...
by midi73
Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: question for the guru's - mwb bj73/bundera
Replies: 8
Views: 835

Since you were considering a shortie (Bundera) as well as the middie, you could also consider a short wheel base Landcruiser. These were the BJ70, which had the 3B and the BJ71 which had the 13BT. I don't think they sold the BJ71 in Australia but there are a couple around as grey imports. Also the ...
by midi73
Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: uniden uhf
Replies: 19
Views: 748

What I wrote about the Unidens only problem is being down on power wasn't quite right, they are also less sensitive tan a GME or Icom (poorer reception) and the mics are pretty crap, the connections between radio and curly cord always break. Midi, if you recon the GME shits on the Uniden you should ...
by midi73
Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: uniden uhf
Replies: 19
Views: 748

What do you mean "shorting the unit" crozza? I have never seen or heard of anyone blowing the finals on any brand except for shorting the aerial connection or just old age. The only problem that Unidens have (imo) is that they are generally a little down on output power (4.2-4.5Watts) compared to ...
by midi73
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: uniden uhf
Replies: 19
Views: 748

first problem is you bought a uniden lol. then the next problem is arial earth, or just shiet arial.
by midi73
Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:30 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: "A" pillar gauge pod holders for 80 series
Replies: 6
Views: 644

I wish one of you would get it done. I would buy one tomorrow if it was available.
Might have to look into doing a mould up myself I think.
by midi73
Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:07 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1hdt laminova intercooler
Replies: 68
Views: 6046

I am very interested to see how this goes. I have herd a lot about the laminover intercoolers, and will prob get a setup for my td 80, a littl down the track
by midi73
Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:04 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How to get the most out of my 1HD-T
Replies: 27
Views: 1686

i personally would leave the 1hdt gearbox how it is and would go down the the reduction gears in the t/case option. i find first low enough for general driving but i will do more black top driving them off the black top driving at this stage. yes it does need another gear above fifth and others i ...
by midi73
Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How to get the most out of my 1HD-T
Replies: 27
Views: 1686

why would you want to up the compression on a turbo motor For more low down torque, it would be like a turbo on a 1hz or 3b. they have better compression, for one thing more engine braking on down hills. Oh and 80 delirious, so your suggesting bolting a turbo on a turbo. Why dont people just answer ...
by midi73
Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How to get the most out of my 1HD-T
Replies: 27
Views: 1686

why would you want to up the compression on a turbo motor For more low down torque, it would be like a turbo on a 1hz or 3b. they have better compression, for one thing more engine braking on down hills. Oh and 80 delirious, so your suggesting bolting a turbo on a turbo. Why dont people just answer ...
by midi73
Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:50 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: How to get the most out of my 1HD-T
Replies: 27
Views: 1686

In the rebuilding stakes, is it possible to up yhe compression of the 1hdt?
by midi73
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:54 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Anyone sell Lightforce housings separate?
Replies: 8
Views: 492

through all 4x4 services, online. (They sell on ebay as well). I got a price only 4 days ago. $95 for the 240 and $75 for the 170.
by midi73
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: "A" pillar gauge pod holders for 80 series
Replies: 6
Views: 644

Im interested in the 3 pod. even for that price.
by midi73
Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 gearing
Replies: 2
Views: 273

80 gearing

I would like peoples comments on the 80 gearing. I have just bought a turbo diesel 80, and i seem to find that the low range is just not low enough, and of course 5th isnt quite tall enough on the highway. I have only just bought it so it still only has 31s and I am still finding it doesnt seem to ...
by midi73
Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:09 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1HD-T vs 1HZ What are the real differences?
Replies: 15
Views: 1586

So on this note. If rebuilding a 1hdt, is it possible to up the compression to around what the 1hz is? I have noticed the lack of low down torque. I own a 1hdt 80 and a midi with the 14b with is 3.7 litre. I reckon the 14b has more torque than the 1hdt. If I turboed the 14b (which I am going to) I ...