Hey Cruiser family!
Long time reader, fairly new member, first time poster.
I landed a Japanese import 1978 BJ40 RHD last December and haven't had any trouble out of it until recently. It's stopped charging it's dual battery system all together, and after troubleshooting the basics I had the 24V alternator rebuilt. When that didn't cure the issue, I went to the external voltage regulator. Before I broke the OEM VR down, I decided to check all connections. I seem to have quite a few free connections two of which don't have "homes." After re-securing the rest, I got a positive charge on the Ampmeter while idling. I got half a day of celebratory driving before the charging dropped off, lights went out, and the heater faded. That sent me back to the drawing board.
During further inspection, I found quite a bit of a hack-job here and there in the wiring harness that has frustrated me to no end. Since winter is coming, the BJ40 is going to get torn down to fix body and frame issues, I've decided to eliminate a Japanese fisherman's creative fixes by replacing the wiring harness. After quite a few Google searches, I'm coming here to ask a few questions:
1. Where can I source a 24V RHD wiring harness? Factory or otherwise, I think it'll solve a lot of headaches in the later phases of the restoration. Since it's all coming apart, I'd rather have it go back together again without the butchered harness. I don't care if it's a US vendor or shop, or a foreign one, so long as they have or make BJ40 RHD wiring harnesses.
2. Is there anyone out there who rebuilds 24V Nippondenso Alternators, 24V Starters, or even the 24V voltage regulators? I've searched Google, forums, and even other Toyota groups and I've not come up with anything. There's a lot of "Yeah, I sent mine off to get rebuilt", but no one throws out any names of vendors or shops who perform such services. I'm also just smart enough to know that electrical isn't my forte. I know I'm not the only BJ40 B Series in the Continental United States, so there has to be someone, somewhere that provides some BJ40 B Series related services. I would love to know who, if any of you know.
3. Have any of you tried or know anyone who's converted their B Series to the Diahtsu 24v internally regulated alternator? I'm considering this as an option and would like to know more.
I appreciate, in advance, all the help!
Long time reader, fairly new member, first time poster.
I landed a Japanese import 1978 BJ40 RHD last December and haven't had any trouble out of it until recently. It's stopped charging it's dual battery system all together, and after troubleshooting the basics I had the 24V alternator rebuilt. When that didn't cure the issue, I went to the external voltage regulator. Before I broke the OEM VR down, I decided to check all connections. I seem to have quite a few free connections two of which don't have "homes." After re-securing the rest, I got a positive charge on the Ampmeter while idling. I got half a day of celebratory driving before the charging dropped off, lights went out, and the heater faded. That sent me back to the drawing board.
During further inspection, I found quite a bit of a hack-job here and there in the wiring harness that has frustrated me to no end. Since winter is coming, the BJ40 is going to get torn down to fix body and frame issues, I've decided to eliminate a Japanese fisherman's creative fixes by replacing the wiring harness. After quite a few Google searches, I'm coming here to ask a few questions:
1. Where can I source a 24V RHD wiring harness? Factory or otherwise, I think it'll solve a lot of headaches in the later phases of the restoration. Since it's all coming apart, I'd rather have it go back together again without the butchered harness. I don't care if it's a US vendor or shop, or a foreign one, so long as they have or make BJ40 RHD wiring harnesses.
2. Is there anyone out there who rebuilds 24V Nippondenso Alternators, 24V Starters, or even the 24V voltage regulators? I've searched Google, forums, and even other Toyota groups and I've not come up with anything. There's a lot of "Yeah, I sent mine off to get rebuilt", but no one throws out any names of vendors or shops who perform such services. I'm also just smart enough to know that electrical isn't my forte. I know I'm not the only BJ40 B Series in the Continental United States, so there has to be someone, somewhere that provides some BJ40 B Series related services. I would love to know who, if any of you know.
3. Have any of you tried or know anyone who's converted their B Series to the Diahtsu 24v internally regulated alternator? I'm considering this as an option and would like to know more.
I appreciate, in advance, all the help!