Project Overland

zander · 10-23-09, 02:42 PM

Just been reading through your thread. High respect here from someone who has been down your road. Nice work all around.

VTCruiser · 10-23-09, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zander

Just been reading through your thread. High respect here from someone who has been down your road. Nice work all around.

Thanks! Love that bumper BTW...

Pacer · 10-24-09, 11:54 AM

How is the ride with the re-arched springs and shackles?
Good stuff, this thread!
Safe travels.

VTCruiser · 10-24-09, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacer

How is the ride with the re-arched springs and shackles?
Good stuff, this thread!
Safe travels.

Rides pretty good. I don't know if they are OE springs with an AAL or what, but if i have to guess, I'd say they fall somewhere between OME Medium and Heavy. I'll eventually upgrade to OME heavies for something stouter when I'm loaded up for gear, but considering what I have in this suspension I am happy. Its been over a year and they seem to be holding up pretty well.

89s rule · 10-24-09, 10:16 PM

SO whats the story of you being over the ocean? I havent been around UC much to hear anything. Keep safe and look forward to seeing more on the 60.

VTCruiser · 10-25-09, 03:51 AM

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SO whats the story of you being over the ocean? I havent been around UC much to hear anything. Keep safe and look forward to seeing more on the 60.

I haven't been in the upstate either! I now split time between "home" in VT and Kabul for work. I am a technical adviser for an NGO working in the US Dept. of State (Landmine) Victim Assistance Program in Afghanistan.

89s rule · 10-25-09, 07:36 PM

Yeah I knew u were in VT, but didnt know about Afghanistan. Keep safe for sure and hope to see you back down this way at some point.

VTCruiser · 11-13-09, 09:44 PM

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Upcoming plans for the HJ include tuning the boost compensator for some more low end response, which I can probably do while I'm home in December...

I thought I'd post the info on the Fuel Compensator adjustments I am referencing.

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The link refers to the 1HD series engines is what my compensator came from, so I am hoping to get a similar outcome on the 1HZ. When I get home I am going to adjust the maximum off boost injection volume. My goal is to increase off-boost response, and try to lower the boost threshold which is currently about 1800rpm. Bringing that down to 1300-1500rpm (perhaps lower?) would be great.

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Maximum off boost injection volume
This adjustment determines how much fuel is injected when there is no boost. Once boost begins increasing, the boost compensator characteristic tendency described above takes over. By increasing the volume of fuel injected, there is more torque available under no boost conditions with the added bonus that with more fuel, more exhaust energy is available to spin the turbo up quicker.

The adjustment screw is found on top of the boost compensator diaphragm and usually has a dab of yellow inspection paint over it (it may however have flaked off with engine washing ;-) Make a note of its stock position for reference. To adjust, loosen the lock nut and screw the adjustment screw in. Initially, turn it in half a turn and tighten the lock nut.

Now it's a matter of trial and error. Warm the engine up and test the adjustment by looking for a light puff of black smoke as you hit the accelerator from idle. You can repeat the procedure and keep increasing the adjustment half a turn at a time until you do see an increase in smoke.

Try to keep the smoke to a minimum when you do finally find a screw setting that suits your engine.

This will have a noticeable effect in the off idle response and can have the turbo spinning up and boosting right down from 1,000 rpm.

A word of caution however. With all this new-found torque at low boost, don't be tempted to lug it up long hills simply because it now can. Bearings don't like being hammered.

I did this mod to mine 6 or so months ago and jumping into a stock TD now it's noticeable just how different it is.

twoturtlesracing · 11-18-09, 09:53 PM

Nice work! Although I am not (quite) as big a fan of the 60s as I am the 40s, I still think that they are a very good, reliable machine and spent quite a bit of time in my Dads. You've done a beautiful and meticulous job and I'm sure that you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. Congrats! And get us some wheeling pics!

VTCruiser · 11-18-09, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by twoturtlesracing

Nice work! Although I am not (quite) as big a fan of the 60s as I am the 40s, I still think that they are a very good, reliable machine and spent quite a bit of time in my Dads. You've done a beautiful and meticulous job and I'm sure that you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. Congrats! And get us some wheeling pics!

I know! Can't wait to wheel it, especially with the lockers. I was headed out on a month long trip out west last summer when turbo blew up. Plus, I've been slacking on getting some proper armor for it. I'd like some sliders and a skid plat before I wheel it too hard but I am hoping to plan another big trip for next summer. Unfortunately, I'll be here in Kabul for most of the winter.