We’ve heard and seen stories of TLC in the battlefields. I just learned that the US army brought one home:
“More than two years after paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division acquired a Toyota Land Cruiser with a mounted anti-aircraft gun during the chaotic days of the Afghanistan...
Seems like a very good deal.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-HIGH-OUTPUT-XC-8-0Ah-2-Pack-and-6-0Ah-Batteries-2-Pack-48-11-1880-48-11-1880-48-11-1862/326514138?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-10451-483420-&clickid=z34wcyysJxyPUoNWaPS0f0s%3AUkHxx2VkER%3Atws0
Picked up the BJ40 Saturday. Engine runs great, tranny shifts fine, hubs lock and unlock smoothly, transfer case shifts well, It has brakes modified to discs all 4. Power steering added as well.
Issues are brakes need some service as they pull mightily to the right. The steering is a bit...
Yeah, it's Chinesium, but for home shop use I'd guess it will likely stand up to typical use. I ordered one.
1322 lbs. Transmission Jack Hydraulic Telescopic Floor Jack 2-Stage Stand with Foot Pedal 360° Wheel for Garage Shop...
I'm looking at a piece of equipment with this 220v motor. I'm assuming this is 3phase but don't really understand the delta/YY thing. Am I going to be able to run this off a typical 3ph rotary converter?
I'm a few borders south of the border visiting for a few months, and I've started looking at classifieds at classic Land Cruisers to drive back north.
Unfortunately I don't know enough about them to make sure I don't waste money.
I was looking at one project to start with, a pickup. Ad says...
2002 LX 470. 275,000miles. No check engine light.
We got to the mountains a little while ago. Easy FS road. Started smelling gas. Pulled over to find the CC buzzing and venting. Am I ok to drive it this way. I’ve worked on cars a long time, but this is a first. Any input is appreciated.
I anticipate that many here are on a well. Anyone utilizing a full-home filtration system? I have my eye on one of these Aquasana Rhino systems, but I don’t know anything on the topic. Overkill?
https://www.aquasana.com/whole-house-water-filters/rhino-well-water-with-uv-filter-100365557.html