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    Dry-Rot on the Turbo Plumbing

    I've got a bit of dry rot forming on the plastic/rubber "accordion" hose that connects the air filter box to the turbo intake pipe (please pardon my terminology). I sent a note to Turbo Glide (waiting to hear back) but I don't really want to order a part all the way from Australia if there is a...
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    Wiring pass-through from roof to cabin?

    I am thinking about putting some gizmos up on my roof rack. I need to run a pair of 12awt wires from the roof to one of three locations (ordered by preference): The engine compartment where I can put a fusebox near the battery. The RH footwell where I have an auxiliary fuse box already...
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    Help me optimize my custom electrical system

    I have a 12v 2H with a dual battery system on a PowerGate single-rectifier isolator. The goal here is to have the stock vehicle electrical system on the "main" battery and my additions (fridge, amp, cabin fan, etc) on the "aux" battery such that the auxiliary load can't drain the main battery...
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    Frying Glow Plugs - my wilson switch questions

    I have a Central American '84 HJ60, 12v 2H. It originally had a superglow system but it has been modified to fixed delay with a 20s timer. I have a #28610-570 glow plug relay 2 connectors (one round, one rectangle). When I turn the key partway, the orange flow light comes on and I get 10.5v...
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    Someone made a mess of this vacuum pump

    While having some work done on my alternator, I'm afraid the rebuilders made a mess of my vacuum pump. 1) It makes a crazy whirring / droning noise that is independent of engine speed. If I use up some vacuum it will go away and come back when the vacuum is strong enough again. Seems like a...
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    Recommended batteries for overland travel?

    My 60 has a dual 12v battery system with a 12v isolator. I've been having a difficult time keeping my batteries charged. Since I don't want to get rid of my fridge, amplifier, laptop charger, auxiliary lighting, or high output headlights, I decided to upgrade the alternator (you can see how...
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    Should I upgrade my alternator?

    Subjectively speaking, I've been having a bit of trouble keeping my batteries charged. I think my problem is a slightly worn charging system and increased demand from my accessories. Vehicle: HJ60 Central American 12v dual Optima batteries on a PowerGate isolator Often times I will run...
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    '84 2H won't start ... grrr

    Alright guys, I'm annoyed/pissed/frazzled so please tell me I have overlooked something simple. Here are all the relevant and irrelevant details. About a week or so ago, George @ Valley Hybrids (awesome crew over there) had my injectors rebuilt & replaced the fuel rail (leaking). I doubt this...
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    HJ60 toolkit for long trips

    I'm trying to pare down my toolkit to the minimum needed for handling breakdowns on long trips. In particular, I'm trying to decide what size wrenches/sockets I should carry. I've got: 10mm, 13mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 21mm, 22mm I'll carry a combination wrench, normal and deep-well...
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    HJ60 spare parts for long trips

    I'm packing up the 60 for a drive through Latin America. What spare parts would y'all recommend carrying? The biggest concern is Mexico, where HJ60s are unheard of. Vehicle is a central American HJ60, 12v, turbo-glide turbo, 2H, H55. It has new belts, hoses, glow plugs and water pump...
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    No floor heat in Honduran HJ60?

    My HJ60 doesn't seem to have any vents to send heat to the footwells. Is this common on Central American wagons? Mine came from Honduras. I'd like to have heat, at least for the driver. I do a lot of traveling and would like to warm my feet when the ambient temps get down to 0-10f. Can...
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    Advice on turbo oil blow-by

    I have a turbo-glide turbo (Garrett T28 A/R 60 M24) on my '84 12v 60. There is a fair bit of oil seeping out of the turbo plumbing at the intake. There is oil inside the plumbing as well. At the same time, my oil consumption has been going up. Light driving (no mountains/heavy headwinds)...
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    Puck Locks

    Has anyone tried to fit hockey puck locks to their 60 series? These are no longer available: Protection These don't offer a bracket for a Landcruiser, but maybe I could make one: SlickLocks.com These are fairly universal but ugly and I imagine they look really s***ty when they rust...
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    12v wiring for aux battery

    I'm doing some troubleshooting on my aux battery system. I have a PowerGate battery isolator that I'm troubleshooting. According to the PowerGate docs, I should have: Alternator output on the PowerGate anode Aux battery + on the PowerGate anode Main battery + on the PowerGate cathode Some...
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    Cold rough starting 2H

    My 2H starts a bit rough, especially when in cold weather. I'm taking some time to work on a few things before a long roadtrip. I'd like to do some methodical troubleshooting to understand what's going on. Details: '84 2H from Central America Turbo-Glide turbo Fixed delay glow system...
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    For Sale  6 Stock 60 series wheels with tires - SACRAMENTO - $150

    I just put new wheels & tires on my HJ60. I now have 6 stock rims with 33x10.5x15 BF Goodrich ATs mounted for sale, $150 for the set. Local pickup only (no time to arrange shipping). Two of the wheels have good tread. Two are worn but have a small bit of life in them. 2 are pretty much...
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    Options for 12v 2H alternator?

    My alternator is weak and doesn't produce full voltage until around 2000 RPMs and it takes forever to charge my batteries. I have 2 batteries to charge and wouldn't mind a higher output alternator. Reliability is paramount as I'm prepping for a 30k mile roadtrip to S. America and back...
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    Pro Comp 16x8 wheels

    I'm thinking about moving to 285/75/R16 or 255/85/R16 tires, requiring new wheels. I'd like to go through 4WheelParts and get some Pro Comp Rock Crawlers. I've read a thousand threads, including the Wheels that work, part numbers thread but I can't find any confirmation / details on 16"...
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    Tires on HJ60 for Central / South America

    I've got 33x10.5x15 BFG All-Terrains on the truck. The tires are worn and cracked and really need to be replaced before I set off for Illinois from California. At the same time, I'm doing some trip planning for a Mexico/Central America/South America drive that I'll do on the next set of tires...
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    Charging Woes

    I'm driving an '84 HJ60 (12v) with a dual battery system & an isolator. The alternator is connected to the isolator. Factory harness is still powered off the main battery. My accessories (fridge, stereo, etc) are on a dual-purpose auxiliary battery. This was in place when I bought the...
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