Builds 1988 BJ74 “Number 1” (2 Viewers)

[FJBen]

Let me know when you are ready to stab the H55 back in, I imagine you might benefit from an additional set of paws...

I will do that sir! It will be next week, just not sure on day as it depends on when I get those gaskets.

 

[PabloCruise]

as dan is saying, that’s the info I’ve been getting. Long gone are Those shafts. Used seems the only option.

Inwill say the new seals go on easier test fitting so that gives me hope with the speedi sleeve. It’s possible I messed up that NOK seal trying to get it to fit. ive got gaskets on the way so I’ll seal it up next week and stab it back in. That should be fun...


other thoughts,10k miles ago this was clean. I’m assuming since my tcase vent was clogged, it was pushing oil everywhere. when the bad tcase/tranny seal filled up the tcase enough and drained the tranny, it quit spitting oil out the H55f shifter and pushed out the front input seal.
Just a theory. There’s not a lot of oil and it wipes off easy which makes me think it wasn’t happening a long time.


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What is the verdict here? Keep the speedi-sleeve and go with a new seal and see how things go?

Original size seal? Or the taller one?

 

[PabloCruise]

So got the seals in. Not much difference at all. They aren't a true double lipped seal, I doubt those exist for this size according to the parts guy. He couldn't find any. I don't think they will be offset enough to move off of the groove if I remove the speedi sleev.

This is the direct replacement seal. 48mm x 32mm x 7mm. You can see the main seal lip is different. It's offset about .70mm to the best I can measure.

I'm leaning towards putting the new seal on with the speedi-sleeve and running with it. If it blows again I'll just just rebuild the whole tranny. Time/tools/shop area isn't the best and could potentially change any week now to moving and not having a space. I got the tranny pulled in 3 hours away from home, it's not terrible, but not a fun job. Rebuilding the tranny will take me quite a while learning I bet.

thoughts?

Sorry, this is the post I meant to quote...

 

[FJBen]

What is the verdict here? Keep the speedi-sleeve and go with a new seal and see how things go?

Original size seal? Or the taller one?

Keeping the speedi sleeve and going for regular size seal. These different brand seals seem to fit the speedi sleeve better, not near as tight as the NOK brand. hopefully this will fix for awhile as I don’t really want to rebuild a good working H55f.

 

[FJBen]

Stabbed it back in last night.

I only need to hook up drive lines, fill with oil, put shifter on and drive.


This is the seal I used. This species of seal, Harwal, is a close relative of the Narwhal...

Time will tell if this holds up like a NOK seal, or if the Narwhal was a good idea or not.

Shockingly, the tranny popped right in. Even that miserable upper starter bolt when in first try that thing took me an hour the last time. I borrowed the cheapy harbor freight tranny jack and it worked quite well. I also used my ATV jack as it got a little tippy so I didn't want to take any chances. That also helped line it up better and then hold it up so I could put the crossmember back on.
The next step up jack would have been better from harbor freight, but this was free to borrow so I'm not complaining.

All in all, it took about 2.5 leisurely hours to replace the seal and put it back in minus the few steps I need to do to finish.

I hope I don't have to do this again for a while...

 

[PabloCruise]

Stabbed it back in last night.

I only need to hook up drive lines, fill with oil, put shifter on and drive.


This is the seal I used. This species of seal, Harwal, is a close relative of the Narwhal...

Time will tell if this holds up like a NOK seal, or if the Narwhal was a good idea or not.
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Shockingly, the tranny popped right in. Even that miserable upper starter bolt when in first try that thing took me an hour the last time. I borrowed the cheapy harbor freight tranny jack and it worked quite well. I also used my ATV jack as it got a little tippy so I didn't want to take any chances. That also helped line it up better and then hold it up so I could put the crossmember back on.
The next step up jack would have been better from harbor freight, but this was free to borrow so I'm not complaining.

All in all, it took about 2.5 leisurely hours to replace the seal and put it back in minus the few steps I need to do to finish.

I hope I don't have to do this again for a while...

Strong work Mate!
Glad it went in well.
Here is hoping the Narwhal won't let you down..

 

[2fpower]

Sorry, just got caught up on this. Georg is the first call I would make to look for solutions on a tranny.

 

[FJBen]

Sorry, just got caught up on this. Georg is the first call I would make to look for solutions on a tranny.

he was my first call on this. He was trying to locate and input shaft or see if he had one. It Probabaly is nearing time to rebuild this, but it shifts fine, it’s just that leak.

 

[PabloCruise]

Sorry, just got caught up on this. Georg is the first call I would make to look for solutions on a tranny.

Or just Google “tranny solutions”...

 

[FJBen]

Almost there...

I swapped out the drain plugs for these from George.

Decided to try a different oil.
Chevron Delo SYNGear XDM 75w-90 , GL4, GL5, MT-1 rated. I've heard some good reviews on it with an H55F, and it's pretty dang cheap and reliable. No real reason other than if it starts leaking right away, I didn't just flush big bucks in fancy oil on the ground.

 

[FJBen]

So far so good...2 tests and no leaks but I will give it a while before I claim a victory.

 

[FJBen]

Got stopped at the gas station, again just now.

a gentlemen asked “is that yours???, (In an accent) man they are so tough! These land cruisers are awesome. Where I’m from that’s all they use. I Could ship it back and have my pick of who wanted it! Lots of NGO rigs! Man these are so good and strong on our roads. So reliable!”

I asked where he was from: South Africa.
very cool guy who knew what it was and how good they are and appreciate it.

it definitely stands out in the absolute sea of angry eye jeeps here in Colorado.

 

[PabloCruise]

The Heeps are all angry eyes cause they so jelly...

 

[FJBen]

Just a little highway drive.

@robmobile73 13BT, 33" tires, 5,000' elevation, chuggin down the road. Cruise's along at 65 easily and I didn't have any issues running 70~71 the other weekend for 2 hours on the highway.





@saltycoconuts do you have a measured height of those Kenda Klever tires mounted? I'm guessing compared to the Yokohama muds it probably runs a little smoother and the taller helps with rpms. Now to find some cheap 17's that fit and buy new tires again??? hahaha

 

[saltycoconuts]

Just a little highway drive.

@robmobile73 13BT, 33" tires, 5,000' elevation, chuggin down the road. Cruise's along at 65 easily and I didn't have any issues running 70~71 the other weekend for 2 hours on the highway.







@saltycoconuts do you have a measured height of those Kenda Klever tires mounted? I'm guessing compared to the Yokohama muds it probably runs a little smoother and the taller helps with rpms. Now to find some cheap 17's that fit and buy new tires again??? hahaha

I do not, I will get that for you though. I wanna say dismounted it measured in at about 34.7 inches. I’m using a 17x7.5 wheel as well. I’ll get the mounted measurement in the morning.

 

[FJBen]

So I like others have issues with the arm rests, or lack there of on the 70 series. The one stone arm rests are awesome, but I’m saving money for a soft top from @4060seriesnut outside of maintenance and needed repairs, I’ve got to save some $$$.

I guess you could call this a proof of concept. A little bit of CAD, Home Depot and some arts and crafts and we are getting close. Final will be some wood or maybe UHMW, add some magnets and an armrest pad of some sort.

no cup holder at this point but i may add one in.

 

[FJBen]

Fashion time...

Black?

Or Khaki?

 

[Honger]

I want to like the khaki... but the black seems better suited to your truck.

 

[cruiserdan]

Black with grey guts, tan with brown guts.

 

[FJBen]

I want to like the khaki... but the black seems better suited to your truck.

Black with grey guts, tan with brown guts.

Thats kind of my thoughts as well. I like the idea of Khaki, but I think with my flares, gray interior and sweet 80's graphics, it might have to be black.

Now to tint or not tint rear windows...