1985 HJ75 Pickup (1 Viewer)

[61Mk+]

Hello 1978HJ45,
Thank you for the species, i had a brief look and couldn't find a picture to match; love the turtle pics. On another note, i had a look at the sidewalls of big aircraft tires years ago, such as the ones you posted, and saw a max rated pressure of 41,000psi. I have always been blown away by that amount, and wonder if my memory is skewed; would you know what the working pressure of those mega fat-ass tires is please? Cheers

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Hello 1978HJ45,
Thank you for the species, i had a brief look and couldn't find a picture to match; love the turtle pics. On another note, i had a look at the sidewalls of big aircraft tires years ago, such as the ones you posted, and saw a max rated pressure of 41,000psi. I have always been blown away by that amount, and wonder if my memory is skewed; would you know what the working pressure of those mega fat-ass tires is please? Cheers

Don't quote me on this but if I remember correctly the average pressure is in the 210-220psi range (Nitrogen) and we get a computer alert if the pressure drops below 180psi. They are holding up 515,000 lbs.
The average life expectancy is only 5 to 6 months. (perhaps less with my landings)

 

[Godwin]

Maybe some turtle guru can identify the species.

Softshell. Most likely a Florida softshell as they can be common in ponds and lakes. Often the hatchlings are more colorful but these may be covered with some dirt thus obscuring the color.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

License Plate Collection

I don't have them all yet but I am in the "short rows" (probably 40 of the 50 States so far )
My bad .... Forgot the photo upload.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I will end up with a few duplicates that I will make available to those that are starting their own collections.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

More.....

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Fairly productive week ......
Aux transmission cooler installed.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Snorkel installed ......

 

[crushers]

you did install pre-rad, correct?
and a tranny temp gauge, correct?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Yes and no......
Here is my theory.... ( you probably won't like it )
I swore after I owned the LJ78 I would never own another Cruiser that I couldn't enjoy driving because I spent so much time monitoring various temperature gauges.
In the case of the BJ74, I have taken every precaution I thought necessary to protect the transmission ( aux cooler, I don't tow anything, and I live in "flat" country and my driving habits are very conservative )
If the gearbox overheats I will admit my mistake and either repair it or replace it.
Ok ..... Blast away.

 

[crushers]

you silly old man ...

a $4K repair cause you are stubborn? vrs $100 for a gauge?

when that cool little red light down by the shift comes on ... all that tells you is ... "pull out your wallet, this is going to hurt"

 

[Gun Runner 5]

you silly old man ...

a $4K repair cause you are stubborn? vrs $100 for a gauge?

when that cool little red light down by the shift comes on ... all that tells you is ... "pull out your wallet, this is going to hurt"

Now I won't sleep good tonight ..... Thanks Wayne.

 

[peterb]

Wayne
I have a 1989 BJ-74 with an automatic transmission. What gauge and cooler to you recommend? Where is the probe for the gauge installed?
Charles
Good looking snorkel!
Thanks
Peter

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Peter, Check your email for my home phone number.

 

[crushers]

the gauge goes in on the return line to the tranny, this will give you the temp as the fluid is heading back to the tranny.
the cooler goes in before the rad (return line to the rad), this allows the fluid to be the proper temp for the return to the tranny.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The antennae cleared by the slimmest of margins.

 

[Phil in BC]

I like the snorkel. Would look good on my truck too. Hmmmm.....

 

[Douglas S]

the gauge goes in on the return line to the tranny, this will give you the temp as the fluid is heading back to the tranny.
the cooler goes in before the rad (return line to the rad), this allows the fluid to be the proper temp for the return to the tranny.

Best place for a transmission gauge temp sender is on the output line from the transmission to the cooler (as close to the transmission as possible).

 

[Gun Runner 5]

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[Phil in BC]

Note to self: bring a dog bone along!