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07-02-07, 11:10 AM
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Forum Lifer
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Well today is the day....
I fly out tonight at 6:40 eastern time and will be picking up the cruiser tomorrow evening! i'll try to post updates along the way if I can find internet...
thanks for all the input everyone!
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07-02-07, 11:46 AM
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Former Lifer
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watch out for blood soaked hitchhikers.
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07-02-07, 01:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60
watch out for blood soaked hitchhikers.
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Unless she is cute and has good tattoos... Those are certified ok to pick up by stinky!
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Sec of Inking and Inserts
"We drew our heavy revolvers- all at once there were revolvers in the dream- and joyously put the Gods to death." --Jorge Luis Borges from Ragnarök.
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07-02-07, 03:13 PM
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 It's about time.....can not wait too see some pics of your trip. drive safely
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07-02-07, 08:50 PM
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Anyone want to make wagers now that he's off? LOL
Good luck bud and have a safe trip.
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07-03-07, 05:32 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Met D'Animal yesterday. He's driving his 60 from MI back to CA via WI.
Of course, it's his rig, not some truck he knows nothing about.
Still, more adventure than I feel is necessary in my old age.
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07-03-07, 10:39 AM
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best of luck, be safe, and have fun..
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07-05-07, 04:32 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Vermont
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quick update..
i made it to vegas on schedule! no majors problems but the carb doesn't seem to work so long story short.... vapor lock SUCKS. no problem if i keep a good pace but i lose power and it wants to stall once I slow down in the 100F+ heat...oh well, once i get the carb cooled down it runs fine and it always starts...
Anyway, hoping to make it to Colorado springs tomorrow!
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07-05-07, 04:34 AM
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carb fan kicking on? it's the blow-dryer thing pointing at the carb on the drivers side fenderwell.
pics 
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07-05-07, 05:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VTCruiser
quick update..
i made it to vegas on schedule! no majors problems but the carb doesn't seem to work so long story short.... vapor lock SUCKS. no problem if i keep a good pace but i lose power and it wants to stall once I slow down in the 100F+ heat...oh well, once i get the carb cooled down it runs fine and it always starts...
Anyway, hoping to make it to Colorado springs tomorrow!
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brass balls......................
probably sweaty brass balls. 
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07-05-07, 05:25 AM
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Not so think as u drunk!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun65
Anyone want to make wagers now that he's off? LOL
Good luck bud and have a safe trip.
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07-05-07, 06:26 AM
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Beagles Rule!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VTCruiser
quick update..
i made it to vegas on schedule! no majors problems but the carb doesn't seem to work so long story short.... vapor lock SUCKS. no problem if i keep a good pace but i lose power and it wants to stall once I slow down in the 100F+ heat...oh well, once i get the carb cooled down it runs fine and it always starts...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60
carb fan kicking on? it's the blow-dryer thing pointing at the carb on the drivers side fenderwell.
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It was 128 degrees in Las Vegas yesterday.
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07-05-07, 08:14 AM
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Location: Vermont
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yeah sorry, I mean to say the carb FAN isn't working. I think the carb is doing pretty well, considering...
also I took 395 and it was beautiful....good suggestion!
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07-05-07, 08:18 AM
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glad to hear you're doin aight gehnner...holler at me anytime if you need me to look anything up for you
malphrus
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07-05-07, 08:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VTCruiser
yeah sorry, I mean to say the carb FAN isn't working. I think the carb is doing pretty well, considering...
also I took 395 and it was beautiful....good suggestion!
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There are only 1-2 wires on that thing - check the wire leading to the sensor on the manifold - that thing usually burns out. A quick road fix could set you up for smoother sailing.
(I had this problem for a long time and it's the suck!)
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07-05-07, 08:31 AM
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Beagles Rule!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by swank60
There are only 1-2 wires on that thing - check the wire leading to the sensor on the manifold - that thing usually burns out. A quick road fix could set you up for smoother sailing.
(I had this problem for a long time and it's the suck!)
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The sensor is a quick fix if you have:[LIST]
Extreme patience
A new sensor
wiring tools
Two elbows on one arm (An extra one between your exsisting elbow and wrist would be ideal)
A 7mm wrench with you.
There is one wire going to the sensor and it plugs into the big green plug that goes into the wiring loom.
Enjoy it without the carb fan and fix it when you get home.
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07-05-07, 08:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by swank60
There are only 1-2 wires on that thing - check the wire leading to the sensor on the manifold - that thing usually burns out. A quick road fix could set you up for smoother sailing.
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I am not sure about on a 60 but on a 40 there is a fuse up under the dash that can cause the carb fan to go out if it blows. If I remember correctly it is above the gas pedal and is wrapped in tape so it may not be too easy to find... Good luck and your trip sounds like it should be a great time!
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07-05-07, 08:55 AM
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like others said, the sensor is underneath the manifold, very typical for it to break from the heat. Stop and get a piece of wire to splice in place and crimp a small terminal on and she should be good to go.
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95 FZJ 80 - second RIP
97 LX 450 - Current
locked, ARB, 850J's Front and 863's rear, slee drop blocks, 315's, and M12000, Devo sliders, Iron Pig rear bumper, skid on garge floor
98 LX 470 - wifes
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07-05-07, 09:46 AM
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I just yesterday completed a 2500 mile trip in 4 days from los angeles to charlotte NC.... no ac, my rock hard 36 inch military tires and no re-gear as of yet..... it was "fun" little over 600 miles a day... and I get to do it again with my wife and cat after the wedding in a month... but at least the matrix has ac
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92 fj80: full 6 in slee lift, electric fans, 37" Goodyears, custom sliders, custom front bumper, slee ss extended brake lines, Bud built tie rod/relay rod, XRC 10 winch
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07-05-07, 10:21 AM
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If you take I-70 through Kansas, and have a second to stop in Abilene, go to the President Eisenhower Museum. He was a POS president, but his museum is packed full of some the coolest crap you will ever see.
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07-06-07, 07:48 PM
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THC
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mauldin, SC
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Gehn how are you doing?
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07-07-07, 10:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trollhole
Gehn how are you doing?
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talked w/ him last night around 9. they were rollin around somewhere in kansas.
he said everything was goin fine and that they hoped to make it all the way home today.
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07-08-07, 12:35 PM
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Forum Lifer
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Location: Vermont
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Well i made it back last night around 4am.
pics and trip report coming later...
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07-08-07, 12:46 PM
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grown up MOD
Join Date: May 2004
Location: 'in dat der briar patch'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VTCruiser
Well i made it back last night around 4am.
pics and trip report coming later...
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fawkin A brotha..................... 
brass balls I tell ya. 
brass balls. 
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07-08-07, 12:47 PM
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THC
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Good to hear Gehn.
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07-08-07, 04:42 PM
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Forum Lifer
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Location: Vermont
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removed for possible TT article....
Last edited by VTCruiser; 07-09-07 at 02:57 PM.
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07-08-07, 05:13 PM
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Forum Lifer
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 hell yea
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07-08-07, 07:05 PM
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GIGGIDY!!!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SC
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Awesome Gehn! Can't wait to see more pics and hopefully see the cruiser next weekend!
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07-08-07, 07:28 PM
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Forum Lifer
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Location: Vermont
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removed for possible TT article...
Last edited by VTCruiser; 07-09-07 at 02:56 PM.
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07-08-07, 07:31 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Vermont
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eventhough
Awesome Gehn! Can't wait to see more pics and hopefully see the cruiser next weekend!
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I am hoping I can bring it but there is someone that wants to come look at my car for sale this week which means it needs to go back on insurance and the cruiser needs to come off....we'll see! But next time you are in town, feel free to swing by and check it out!
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