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    Upgrading alternator on 1991 HDJ81

    Hi @OutInCreation, Although not exactly your alternator or wiring, check out the related thread here (Post in thread 'HDJ81 alternator upgrade and associated wiring/fusible link' HDJ81 alternator upgrade and associated wiring/fusible link -...
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    Coolant System Refresh HDJ81 / Rear Heater Delete

    Glad it worked out @kenavt! Looks great and is a simple, reliable solution! I wanted to follow-up and provide some photos and a description of what I ended up doing for those looking to do something similar. I used two 1/2 inch diameter high temperature silicone hose caps (designed for...
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    Coolant System Refresh HDJ81 / Rear Heater Delete

    @kenavt, great question! I plan on doing a short write-up (with photos hopefully) at some point on this rear heater delete in a 91 HDJ81 (1HD-T). To your question, in terms of the coolant hose that goes from the outlet of the cabin heater at the firewall (not the rear heater connection) to a...
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    Coolant System Refresh HDJ81 / Rear Heater Delete

    Thank you @Greg_B! I appreciate it. And a huge shout out to @ikarus, @duece71 , and @Greg_B for sharing their experience and advice! I may just get a section of Gates hose (5/8" ID...correct???) to make the connection between the outlet of the cabin heater at the firewall (not the rear heater...
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    Coolant System Refresh HDJ81 / Rear Heater Delete

    Thank you @ikarus and @duece71, I really appreciate it. I have ordered the 87245-60420 (same as the LCP delete kit, just not Gates) that goes from the outlet of the heater valve down into the inlet of the main cab heater, as well as some clamps to go with it. The part I am not sure about is...
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    Coolant System Refresh HDJ81 / Rear Heater Delete

    Hi @ikarus, I noticed that you have a 97 HDJ81 w/1HDFT and you were kind enough to share how you bypassed the rear heater. Thank you! To that end, I have a 1991 HDJ81 with the 1HDT (I'm guessing they have very similar coolant hose routing when it comes to the rear heater/firewall interface and...
  7. Outlet of rear heater 2

    Outlet of rear heater 2

  8. HDJ81 1HDT Rear Heater Bypass Photos

    HDJ81 1HDT Rear Heater Bypass Photos

  9. HDJ81 1HDT

    HDJ81 1HDT

  10. Downstream of heater valve

    Downstream of heater valve

  11. Outlet of Rear Heater

    Outlet of Rear Heater

  12. Return coolant hose

    Return coolant hose

  13. Leaking rear heater hardline connection

    Leaking rear heater hardline connection

  14. Leaking rear heater hardline connection 2

    Leaking rear heater hardline connection 2

  15. Downstream of heater valve 2

    Downstream of heater valve 2

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