I was referring to the big stone structure in the background shot of you and your boys.
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I was referring to the big stone structure in the background shot of you and your boys.
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Oops...my bad....thats the old gateway to the Sultan Osman Digna....otherwise known as Fuzzy Wazzi by the British. ..this is the enterance to mount Arkaweet...the highest summit in east Sudan....also the site of mount Al Sit (The Madam) where the wife of one of the British colonial leader's wife committed suicide. ..
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ok...so....cleaned the tank..hoses...and the best i could on the sock....installed and ready to go.
thought...hey, why not filter the remaining gallon i have before pouring it back in the tank.
as Sudan is an agricultural/petroleum producing nation...i found we have 110% 'organic' diesel.....and by organic i meant it literally still has fossils and the 'other' components fuel is made from...this is 1 x 4 gallon jerkin i.e. approx 16 liters of diesel..image what a full tank would have in it....bugs, sand and various other residue.....btw...this tub was clean when i started pouring the fuel in....and its not a sandy day...so this is all from the fuel
thought...hey, why not filter the remaining gallon i have before pouring it back in the tank.
as Sudan is an agricultural/petroleum producing nation...i found we have 110% 'organic' diesel.....and by organic i meant it literally still has fossils and the 'other' components fuel is made from...this is 1 x 4 gallon jerkin i.e. approx 16 liters of diesel..image what a full tank would have in it....bugs, sand and various other residue.....btw...this tub was clean when i started pouring the fuel in....and its not a sandy day...so this is all from the fuel
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would there be a way to make a 'pre' filter at the filler hole??? is there something like that???
I have not seen a prefilter for the inlet but by the looks of things you should make one. Here in the US it probably wouldn't work as the extra pressure would shut off the automatic gas pumps but I am betting you don't have that problem there. You could just use some cloth would be very easy or if you wanted to get really inventive fashion a metal sleeve with a fine wire mesh that could be pulled out and cleaned.
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I like the idea of the metal sleeve....for now I will just get gas in the gallons and filter at home
I'm thinking filter at home with a small electric pump to make the transfer faster.
When I had my sailboat I had a funnel/filter that had a fine screen for filtering out particles and a water/fuel barrier that kept all the water and contaminants in the funnel, after filling up I would then clean my filter/funnel. Such as this one here:
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--fuel-filter-funnels--P006_180_003_517
Do you have any marine stores you could check?
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--fuel-filter-funnels--P006_180_003_517
Do you have any marine stores you could check?
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great idea @half k cruiser ...i actually do have a small dc pump we use when fishing....would just need to get another one for the fuel and proper hoses.
@newtomelx ...unfortunately the only marine supplies we have here are outboard motors and fishing gear.....even the dc pump i have i bought from one of my trips to the UAE dubai..... but will try to make something as @scottryana and @half k cruiser pointed out.
Moisture isnt really a concern here except during rain season...which at most lasts a month here....otherwise, the main concern would be the residue
@newtomelx ...unfortunately the only marine supplies we have here are outboard motors and fishing gear.....even the dc pump i have i bought from one of my trips to the UAE dubai..... but will try to make something as @scottryana and @half k cruiser pointed out.
Moisture isnt really a concern here except during rain season...which at most lasts a month here....otherwise, the main concern would be the residue
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i totally forgot....here is the video link to the first leg of our trip...Khartoum North to Atbara (Nile River State).....fast forwarded for convenience 
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btw...the song is an old sudanese song literally translated "When u get back safely"...seemed appropriate 
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i used an app on my android called autoboy..... very nice for the free version.... wonder what the pro version would have more....very nice.
Just spent the last hour and half reading through this build thread. Really inspirational, and its amazing to see someone put this much effort, time and determination into building an 80 like this. Seeing your electrical work for a novice is better then seeing some other "technicians" that have been in field here for 15+ years. Also probably for the best you didn't go turbo on your build, It'll be more reliable that way and easier to maintain, things get frantic quickly if you damage an oil feed/return line. Still pretty amazed at how well the paint job turned out...It looks amazing given where it was painted. Glad to see its mostly together now and you and your family are enjoying it, as it should be. Keep up the good work and as always, if theres anything I can do to help let me know. I'm new to the Land Cruiser world myself but anything I can dig up to help with would be my pleasure. 
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Wow...thank u very much....but nothing would have been possible without the help of everyone on this forum.
Much appreciated. .thank u
Much appreciated. .thank u
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Another video from our trip....the road down mount Arkaweet.
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U can see in this one how many times we had to stop and crank the engine to get her running again
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After cleaning the fuel system and doing a test around town....tomorrow will test the limits of my zombie....going out on charity work with doctors, shelters and food supplies to areas flooded by recent rains in the southern regions of khartoum. ....will try record video of anything interesting.
Wish me luck
Wish me luck
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HEAVY rains today in the rural area we went to...couldn't get the medical team and supplies in....one of the charity organizers and I went in to see how things were....roads flooded...majority of houses in swamp like status....many houses collapsed....a torrent stream had hit the outwards houses (which are mainly build of mud bricks and hay roofs)... and there was a guy in a FULL suit....and a wedding .... i love how people just try to continue to live their normal lives with all the chaos and disaster around them.
cruiser pushed on really well....even with AC on....slight leaking from the steering column opening when we got deep in water...but nothing major thank God.
couldn't record the really destructed houses because people were a bit sensitive with the idea of someone photographing or videoing their destructed houses and families sitting outside on what they could salvage....but i got most of the road leading into the area.. will upload to YouTube and provide link maybe later on tonight.
.... i love how people just try to continue to live their normal lives with all the chaos and disaster around them.cruiser pushed on really well....even with AC on....slight leaking from the steering column opening when we got deep in water...but nothing major thank God.
couldn't record the really destructed houses because people were a bit sensitive with the idea of someone photographing or videoing their destructed houses and families sitting outside on what they could salvage....but i got most of the road leading into the area.. will upload to YouTube and provide link maybe later on tonight.
Moe: Congratulations on getting the Cruiser out and rolling! you have been able to do a LOT on a shoestring and with limited tools! Again, I admire your tenacity for bringing this to fruition!
Then, you have to struggle with fuel quality just to drive down the road. It looks like you had a great time out traveling with the boys!
Your truck has lockers on it too right? Did you need to engage for the areas in the rained out part?
Good Luck and congratulations!
Then, you have to struggle with fuel quality just to drive down the road. It looks like you had a great time out traveling with the boys!
Your truck has lockers on it too right? Did you need to engage for the areas in the rained out part?
Good Luck and congratulations!
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Thank you @BILT4ME ...the trip was great...and it was great to have her on the road again.
I do have rear lockers, but i havent gotten around to wiring or cleaning them yet.....and thank GOD i didnt need to even engage the 4L gear. Although we have flood rains, the majority of northern Sudan is sand/gravel and rock. so the rain was above tire height, but the ground somewhat solid except in a few minor areas....mine being a 4wd all the time....didnt need to engage the low gear and just kept her moving steady.
i too am very happy im driving her daily now....but u know u want to get more done...but time and expenses are slowing me down a bit...too much work at the office etc.
thank you
I do have rear lockers, but i havent gotten around to wiring or cleaning them yet.....and thank GOD i didnt need to even engage the 4L gear. Although we have flood rains, the majority of northern Sudan is sand/gravel and rock. so the rain was above tire height, but the ground somewhat solid except in a few minor areas....mine being a 4wd all the time....didnt need to engage the low gear and just kept her moving steady.
i too am very happy im driving her daily now....but u know u want to get more done...but time and expenses are slowing me down a bit...too much work at the office etc.
thank you
