Absolutely kick ass rig-if I may ask where is the breather for the transfer case, may be getting same issue you had on my '78 40, also 2F btw
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Will try to take photos when I get home. I looks like it used to be all plumed. Now I need to pull the tank out and connect to the cooking stove. Eventually I will re-plumb and connect to a SMEV burner sink in the troopy, with ideally a quick disconnect outside.
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Check this thread,
Hopefully has the info you are looking for.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/transfer-case-seal-leaking-help.802596/
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Attached are photos of the propane tank setup. Let me know if you would like any other angles.
Thanks for the pictures! That's an interesting setup. It looks like it was a full kit with a heavy walled box for the canister to sit in.
I want to do something similar but maybe a bit more covert with a recessed door.
Thanks again
I want to do something similar but maybe a bit more covert with a recessed door.
Thanks again
murf
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Way cool rig 
Love the rig, hard to find are they not??
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Yes, they are hard to find, but not impossible. Just saw another FJ45 pop top troopy sell recently on e-bay. Maybe a couple of weeks ago. Just keep an eye out. Thanks
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Well, feeling a bit frustrated. Changed the front bearing seal on the transfer case again. Drove for about 15 miles and could see a new leak coming from somewhere else. Rear seal maybe? It is not from the low range or 4wd shaft seals. So went for another drive and it now leaks from the front seal again. What am I doing wrong? On the other hand, no more leaks from the engine.
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Got a Hitch 'N Plow set up, with a 6 ft Grading blade, so I can now plow the driveway and the neighbors driveways. Works pretty well. Also, I did manage to fix all the oil leaks before the snow started flying here in Montana. Have been enjoying the Troopy. Near future work involves a new fresh water tank, new muffler and exhaust pipe system and hopefully sometime next fall/winter, new leafs, shocks, etc...
Very interesting! A modified 3 point. I've often thought about setting up something like that so I could mount a large (4 or 5') hydraulically operated tiller, and a blade like yours. I would like to be able to properly care for my driveway (about 600' long) and do the first tilling in the garden in the spring. This would really help my back (back problems).
Could you post some close up pics, and a description, of this?
Don
Could you post some close up pics, and a description, of this?
Don
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Don,
I will post some close ups, but it is basically the set up from Hitch N' Plow.
http://www.hitch-n-plow.com/
I purchased the adapter and the winch from Amazon.com, and the blade locally, as it was cheaper and did not have to pay shipping.
Guy
I will post some close ups, but it is basically the set up from Hitch N' Plow.
http://www.hitch-n-plow.com/
I purchased the adapter and the winch from Amazon.com, and the blade locally, as it was cheaper and did not have to pay shipping.
Guy
Thanks! I had no idea that anything like that was made. I wish I could afford a smaller tractor, but this better fits my income.
Don
Don
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Well, I had a chance to do a bit of work on the Troopy this spring and summer. I replaced the suspension with a new heavy duty OME kit from the nice folks at Cruiser Outfitters (Thanks). New leafs, bushings, shocks, etc... I also replace the leaking muffler. Replacing the leaf springs was simple, if not for one minor issue. While trying to get the left rear leaf springs down, they unfortunately landed on my left hand fingers completely braking my middle finger in 7 to 8 places, after surgery, metal pin, and physical therapy it is almost back to like new, but I could have easily lost part of my middle finger, fortunately they manage to save it during surgery. Be careful, these things are heavy. Below are a few photos.
Old Suspension, leafs that landed on my hand.
New suspension
Old Suspension, leafs that landed on my hand.
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Oh, I forgot to mention, I have removed all the interior with my son's help, and the plan is to rebuild it all this spring, with new cabinets, plumbing for gas and water, and we will see about all the electrical. I have some ideas for an hot water system, with a hot water holding tank and an exterior shower, but we will see how it all comes together, as I have never done something like this.
cruiserkreutz
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Damn that hurts just looking at the pictures!
LOVE the Troopy!
LOVE the Troopy!
That's what I call getting into your work---the hard way. Also, looks like it could have been rather sore. Several years ago I had my hand swell up so much that I had trouble flexing my fingers, and couldn't hardly see my knuckles. When the swelling finally went down I was surprised at how much the skin peeled off in big chunks, just like starting to happen in the pic of the top of your fingers. And, I didn't have the excuse of having my hand torn up.
I am so glad that you were able to save your fingers. I really hope that you've been able to get full use of that hand.
Don
I am so glad that you were able to save your fingers. I really hope that you've been able to get full use of that hand.
Don
DickM
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Nice truck.................ugly hand.
Hope you recover 100%. (w/o a lot more pain)
Hope you recover 100%. (w/o a lot more pain)
