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by Seafarer
Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Changing brake rotor
Replies: 8
Views: 559

Thank You.
by Seafarer
Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Changing brake rotor
Replies: 8
Views: 559

Changing brake rotor

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone can offer any advise on what's involved wih changing the rear disc rotor of GU Patrol.



Thanks.
by Seafarer
Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: rear work/reverse light
Replies: 6
Views: 443

This is how i did mine up. "Homemade" bracket using about $1 worth of aluminium strip from Bunnings. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/GU%20Patrol/23082008005.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/GU%20Patrol/23082008006.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/GU%2...
by Seafarer
Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:56 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Help with wiring of Double Throw Level switch
Replies: 4
Views: 350

This is embarrasing..... its fixed now. Apparently the switch was "stucked" open it up and closed it back and its now working sweet. Thanks MART for the word of advise... I am wiring mine up with a relay and 3 position switch.... the spottie is feeding off the Aux battery and the reverse l...
by Seafarer
Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Help with wiring of Double Throw Level switch
Replies: 4
Views: 350

Its the kind of switch that is commonly used for purpose of reverse polarity. I bought the wrong switch (should have gotten a 3 pin type) but was hoping it can still be used.

The plan was to wire up the toggle switch so that 1) Can be manually switch on, 2) off and 3) automatic on when in reverse.
by Seafarer
Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:14 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Help with wiring of Double Throw Level switch
Replies: 4
Views: 350

Help with wiring of Double Throw Level switch

I am trying to wire up an additional reverse spotlight on the GU. I have got all the wiring sorted out with exception of how to wire the Double-Throw lever switch (the kind that has six metal contacts on the bottom). much appreciated if anyone can help. faintly recall you need to cross wire the top ...
by Seafarer
Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Castrol J-Max
Replies: 4
Views: 236

Guildford Spares
242 Guildford Rd Guildford 2161, (02) 9632 3888
by Seafarer
Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Castrol J-Max
Replies: 4
Views: 236

haha.... likewise its the same shop i got mine from.
by Seafarer
Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:58 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Legality of additonal reverse lights
Replies: 15
Views: 1180

Thanks fellas. Not what i want to hear thus far but it is what it is.
by Seafarer
Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:02 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Legality of additonal reverse lights
Replies: 15
Views: 1180

Legality of additonal reverse lights

I would like to add a reverse spotlight (100W Hella) to the rear of my GU but am not sure if its legal in NSW.

Can anyone offer some advice?

** The plan is to tap onto the current reverse light and wired to a relay and a 3 way switch. Light will be mounted in centre of spare wheel.
by Seafarer
Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: mods - please delete
Replies: 8
Views: 767

7k or thereabouts I reckon.... you wil be better off parting out the good stuff and selling it on the side.
by Seafarer
Mon May 28, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Success The fridge and fan have been in operation for 24 hours now. With the fan the fridge temp does get pulled down alot quicker. Below is a couple of piccies of the converter with heat sink added and box cut and drilled to promote airflow. Thanks to Dooley, Scott and drivesafe for the pointers. ...
by Seafarer
Tue May 22, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Makes sense to me scott. Check to make sure everything is orientated correctly and all joints are good and not 'dry'. There is also the possibility that with the dodgy bridge your 7812 may be stuffed, although they are usually pretty solid. edit: Another thought, just musing, I'm a little tired so ...
by Seafarer
Sat May 19, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Double check your bridge rectifier (the four diodes connected to the AC.) I suspect one or more diodes is wired incorrectly, so the compressor sees a short at some point in the AC cycle. Or I could be completely wrong again. :D That did the trick but not for long... the fan ran for 2 minutes before...
by Seafarer
Fri May 18, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Just measured and the voltage going into the compressor when the fridge is running and on mains read 18.8v - 18.9v.

Help please... :D
by Seafarer
Fri May 18, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Being not the brightest light bulb when it comes to electrics.... anyway i have soldered the kit and wired up the the fan as per diagram below and it works fine when the input is via the car battery but with the fridge on mains and the kit wired up to the 2 black wires coming out of compressor the f...
by Seafarer
Wed May 16, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Top Cat wrote:Why dont you just wire it up from the cars 12V supply?

If you want it to come on and off with something in the fridge then add a relay in.
too many wires... anyway rocked up to DSE this afternoon and got all the stuff for this.
http://www.gpsoz.com.au/faninstall.htm

Thanks everyone.
by Seafarer
Tue May 15, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

chimpboy wrote:
How come you need a fan?
To improve the efficiency of the fridge as i believe the amp sacrificed to the fan would result in a net gain as the compressor would be working less hard.
by Seafarer
Tue May 15, 2007 7:37 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Not very cluey on electrics. Wouldn't 13.2v burnt the 12V fan? The reason for saying so is that i have a burnt fan as a result of connecting straight to the positive and negative of the engel fridge compressor. No. Most "12V" devices can handle 14 - 15V, as these are typical automotive vo...
by Seafarer
Mon May 14, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

Not very cluey on electrics. Wouldn't 13.2v burnt the 12V fan?

The reason for saying so is that i have a burnt fan as a result of connecting straight to the positive and negative of the engel fridge compressor.
by Seafarer
Mon May 14, 2007 1:05 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: 18v - 12v converter
Replies: 26
Views: 1571

18v - 12v converter

Can anyone tell me where i can get my hands on a 18v - 12v converter? Need to be compact so that i can place it within the engel fridge. Purpose is for adding a 12V fan to the fridge.
by Seafarer
Sun May 13, 2007 3:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Has anyone dismantled an engel --- now with pics ---
Replies: 3
Views: 469

After a few days of hard work with a nylon brush the condensor coils have finally been cleaned and the fridge now clocks a minmum temp of 23.6 celsius on an ambient temp in the low to mid 20's. Engel Fridge Readings when empty. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/GQ_GQ/Engel%20Fridge/FridgeTemp.jpg...
by Seafarer
Sat May 12, 2007 1:03 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: radio interference from fridge
Replies: 3
Views: 217

Not sure if it helps but my older style engel has a knob at the back for earthing the radio interference.
by Seafarer
Sat May 05, 2007 3:27 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Has anyone dismantled an engel --- now with pics ---
Replies: 3
Views: 469

-- Thanks to Madmac for the heads up on how to dismantle the fridge. In answer to your questions from the other thread: 1) When the fridge dial is set at 5, it does cycles. 2) No idea how long it took to reach the -9.6 celsius reading when dial is set at 5. 3) The evaporator plate (the white ring pl...
by Seafarer
Fri May 04, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Has anyone dismantled an engel --- now with pics ---
Replies: 3
Views: 469

Has anyone dismantled an engel --- now with pics ---

Hi,

Has anyone dismantled an engel fridge before?

Just after advise on how and what to look out for when dismantling an engel fridge. I would like to dismantle and clean the condensor coils as mine has silver paint on it.
by Seafarer
Thu May 03, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: how old, and how good are the old green engel fridges??
Replies: 19
Views: 668

Just got myself a second hand 40L Engel 2 nights ago. Not too sure what was the original colour as it had been re-painted but by the looks of it reckons its arnd 8-10 years old. Stuck a fridge temp gauge in and the performance did not seem that impressive. Observation/readings are as follow: 1) On s...
by Seafarer
Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Castrol J-Max
Replies: 4
Views: 236

Castrol J-Max

Just wondering how many people uses Castrol J-Max and what are they paying for 10 litre and 20 litre drums.

I am using them on the Patrol.
by Seafarer
Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Turbo set up on a td42?
Replies: 7
Views: 853

Gents,

Do you need anything done to the engine (dyno tuning etc etc) if you were to just bolt on an IC to a TD42T?
by Seafarer
Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rebuilding Konis in Sydney
Replies: 10
Views: 321

Yeah called up to Proven and they have relocated to Melbourne .... anyone?
by Seafarer
Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Rebuilding Konis in Sydney
Replies: 10
Views: 321

Rebuilding Konis in Sydney

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can rebuild a leaking KONI shock absorber in Sydney?