I looked at these but did not use it or a relay. I wasn't confident that the buzzer would be loud enough or unique enough. When that sucker goes off, I want there to be no misunderstanding of what it is. I kind of train myself with that sound to react quickly wherever I am, should it go off...
I'm sure you could find a way to do that. Problem with that is...how will you confirm the integrity of the system on a regular basis? It kind of defeats the purpose of protecting you and providing peace of mind that you have that protection. Murphy's Law would certainly be tempted to strike...
Mountain Road Test for Tranny Temp
Took a drive up the Catalina/Mt Lemmon Highway this morning to push the auto tranny and see how all the thermal management mods are working. My frame of reference is a drive on the same highway before all the mods. On that drive, I got the AT overtemp light...
Success! Gauges and Low Oil Pressure Alarm Project Complete.
Got the Cruiser back this morning so that I could work on cable management, mounting, etc.. I have photos and two videos for you.
This photo is of the sender cluster created to accommodate two additional senders at the OEM sender...
Got a step closer to completion of this today. Everything is run and ops tested except for the OEM gauge (the OEM sender fell apart when removed). We used an external oil pressure test gauge connected at the sender port(s) to verify operating pressure from idle to about 2500 RPM. It stays...
Here's a progress report on mods and services I've mentioned. The oil pan gasket replacement has gone well, although as advertised by everyone, it is difficult to get the darn thing to stay in place...and it takes multiple re-torqueing of the bolts over several days. They just keep loosening...
Pushrod (Side) Cover Gasket Replacement Coming Up
I was at a local dealership today picking up Sequoia after airbag recall work. As luck would have it, one of the older, most senior techs was out front for something, and we got to talk about replacing the pushrod cover gasket. They gave me a...
Oil Gallery Plug JB Weld Sealing
Decided to initiate preventative attack on the oil gallery plug today. I began cleaning it and the area with diluted Dawn and a toothbrush. I graduated to a toothbrush and lacquer thinner. Finally scrubbed it best I could with a rag. As you know, access is...
Sadly, I can't say I remember where I got them, but they were recommended by somebody here on the site. I was advised to get 40' of the smaller diameter (3mm) runs...which seems to be far more than needed. I've only used 23. I was told that only 10' of the larger (6mm) was needed. I'll see if...
It appears the UV oil dye may have been a very valuable test. The most leak is near the junction of the oil pan gasket and rear main seal, but it appears to be forward of the rear main seal. We pulled that little cover on the tranny just below the junction where oil would pass if the rear main...
A little maintenance/service adventure in the morning. Gonna pour in a bottle of UV oil dye, drive about a half hour, then go to work with a UV light to trace leaks. Will assess locations and severity. Most seem minor/normal. Even the rear main is not terrible, but might just do it and the...
It's kind of scary how long it's been since I posted anything here. Forgive me.
Minor update. It's still a garage queen with less than 500 miles on it since last post.
Did a new compression test today, and checked for ring leakage. Results were pretty good. One at 130, two at 135, two at...
Undertook a small and rather tedious task this weekend to restore the EFI emblem on the engine. The emblem was totally tarnished and with only a spec of red paint left. It can be removed with effort and care with a stiff metal putty knife and hammer. The emblem tended to roll into an arc as I...
@DougRFJ62 Hey Doug, good to hear from you and an update on your rig. Also glad that fires aren't threatening you this year.
The rig is looking great! I really dig the communications gear you've added. I've never been there, but I hear that there are some cool places and things to see in...
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad it will be of help. Congrats on your find!
BTW, I think that the condenser fan in conjunction/tandem with the trans cooler is a really effective "design." It serves the needs of both boosting condenser cooling and tranny cooling. FWIW
The Cruiser has been taking a vacation in the garage during the heat of the Arizona summer. With the heat broken, a new battery, and the brakes fully restored with new front discs, rear adjustment, new Aisin master, and aftermarket booster, it was time to get it out of the stable for a run...