Recent content by tuffcitycruiser

I also took a bunch of video. Will post a link when those are up. Cheers.

1981 Canadian BJ60 for sale. Asking $7,500 CAD. Runs and drives great, but the body is rusted out and the frame is also not in great shape. Truck has been in dry storage for the last two years. Here is a short list of what has been done: 3b diesel engine (Engine is from a 40 series with...

Hello - I'm attempting a head gasket swap on my 3b. Does anyone know if there is a step by step guide on how to do this on mud? I have a the manual but any additional info would be useful. Thanks!

Wow, that's incredibly kind of you. I will absolutely give you a shout if I need some advice. Thanks for the tip on the fj62 - will keep an eye out for one. At this point I'll take the truck with the best body I can find by the end of the summer. Not sure if my truck will make it through...

Hello I'm looking for a complete rust free (or relatively rust free) 60 series donor body. Don't need a motor or drive train, but I would also be willing to take a complete truck also if the price is right. I'm located on Vancouver Island, BC but I'm willing to travel for the right truck! PM...

Hello I'm looking for a donor body (or complete truck) for my rusted out 60 series. The body must be in very good to excellent condition with either zero or very minimal rust. I'm located on Vancouver Island, BC but I'm willing to travel for the right truck! PM or text please 2502662274...

Great. Thanks for the reply. Got the glow system all sorted and she's starting beautifully, so no more ether!

Awesome. I'll give it a try when I'm back from Mexico. Thanks for the tip.

Ya I was reading a thread yesterday about which oil to use for winter... Very interesting. Good thing I'm driving to Baja next week!!! What would you recommend for the coast? Doesn't really get much colder than 0* here.

Right on. Will do the same.

Have you got a unit that you would recommend for the inline heater?

Ya I didn't feel good about using ether on the old girl, especially since I've had the new engine in for only week... Great call on the halogen light. I'll try that with the battery warmers and see if that works. Rad hose heater looks like a great option. Will pick one of these up on my...

There's something up with my glow system. Thought it was just a corroded wire, but it looks like this will require a little work to find out where the problem is. I'm not great with electronics... Anyhow, I have disconnected the glow plug plate and used ether three times to get er started...

Thanks to everyone for your help. Thought I was in way over my head, but got er done. Driving really nice!