Recent content by fullthrottle

So I'm putting this solution into my old BJ73 and the only thing I'm undecided on is the master cylinder to go with it. I was looking for just an 80 series MC, but have come to learn there are a number of varieties. Can anyone advise what MC (or 80 series they have) that matches? My setup will...

After doing some research and reading the experiences others are having with the iBooster, I'm sold! I've ordered the parts. I know I'll just need to extend the clevis a little further to adapt the 80 series length to the 70

So back on the subject of brakes again. I've decided to go with something a little different. The iBooster solution!! No more vaccum, no hydro, just good old 12volts. Parts ordered and on the way

Perfect, well I'll place an order and try it out. I noticed there are no shipping options outside of the US, so I'll look for one of the virtual US freight forwarders to New Zealand.

@torfab awesome work!! Now I have an old 70 series cruiser (BJ73). And since the 80 series booster fits them, would I be correct in assuming that the 80 series adaptor kit will work on the 70? I would of course likely need to lengthen the cleavis still. Cheers

Well now, that is some interesting witchcraft right there. Will have a closer look at that as well. I'll check with the certifier if this mod is legal in NZ. Cheers

Hmmmm, very interesting. And so you're still running the rest of the braking system as standard? Calipers, rotors, lines etc

I found an article a while ago and forgot to save it. Has anyone seen somewhere that you can upgrade the front calipers on a BJ73 with 75 series calipers (4 pot)? Can you put bigger rotors on plus calipers from another model? Just thinking ahead to try and stop this old girl after the...

Yeah, that's the only one I've been able to find. It only has a range of up to +750 degrees C when the input supply voltage is +5volts and cannot determine from all the data sheets what the increase in input voltage would have to be to shift the range further up the scale. I've asked the...

Now these are cool. Not a bad price for a full heating and AC setup either.... I have been wondering how those electric AC compressors perform. Speedy Air Spares

Anyone had experience with after market thermocouple amplifiers? I have an EGT gauge and am thinking of integrating the K-type probe into my Haltech UC10 dash. However to do this, the K-type probe needs to be run through a thermocouple amplifier to bring the output volts up high enough so the...

LoL, yep I've gone down this path, had an LX470, 80 series that I fully restored and loved, sold it and was getting FOMO, so purchased a BJ73. Compared to the 80, a definite comfort downgrade. And rust...bloody hell is there some rust in the older versions. But it's that nostalgic pull of the...

Goodies you find when you take the sill off.

The cold weather here in NZ doesn't really invite you into the garage. However, I have been very busy. Completely rebuilt the windscreen cowl area. It was pretty much gone at both ends. The lip where the windscreen sits into...gone. Basically a right mess. Remaking by hand has taken a fair bit...

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