Nope it didn't quite make the reserve price so I put it back up with a buy it now option. Maybe it will do better this time if not it won't hurt me to keep it :)
I have been meaning to clean up the beast and post for sale on ebay and CL but I figured I would offer it up to the enthusiasts first.
Specifics:
1989 BJ75
LHD
3B engine
H55 trans
333,000 km
24 volt system (new batteries 01/16)
PTO equipped
legally imported from Madagascar (where I drove it...
Thanks for the info. I will certainly put some miles in her and do a good check before I head out. How common is it to have the bearings loosen? I followed the preload instructions ( using fish scale) and it was within specs. Also I have read that if bearings are too tight the hub gets hotter...