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A few of you may recognize this thread ---> https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/404364-radd-cruisers-bj42-new-life.html
Well I have in fact purchased this unit though not from Rob directly. There was another awesome cruiserhead from Calgary who bought it and after six months decided he had too many cruisers. He made me an offer I could not refuse and now its mine
Through all that the rig is still at Rob's place. I am flying to Victoria next Thursday in order to drive it home. From what I have gathered she had sat for untold years when Rob found it. He changed all fluids, water pump, t-stat and cleaned it up some. His only concern for road worthy status is brakes sticking/ dragging though it did do a 40km run on the highway with no problems I am told.
The drive home is 1000km through elevations from sea level to 4400' in a vehicle that has not seen regular use for "many, many years". I expect, and hope for, an adventure. Though I'd like to avoid any catastrophic breakdowns.
I'd like to canvas the populace of MUD as to what likely suspects I should plan for with regard to breakdowns:
Brakes: obviously I'll be inspecting them after reports of sticking/ dragging.
What in the fuel delivery system could cause an issue? Crud in the tank, plugged filter, dried seals, air leaks? Over fuelling at altitude. These aren't an issue now but I suppose I should at least be mentally prepared.
Cooling? The coolant was flushed but Rob reports brown coolant afterwards. I suppose spare hoses and belts might be an idea. Spare coolant.
Tranny, t-case, diff oils - check and monitor as I go?
Any other ideas?
Photos copied from the original thread:
"The Plan" for this rig? I already have a 45 undergoing a frame off with a lot of customizing so I really don't want two 40 series torn apart at the same time. I also don't want this 42 to just sit in the driveway until I get to it. So I will properly fix the rust issues with steel, prime, seal and spot paint because she must pass the out of provence inspection in order to be registered. Holes through the body are an automatic fail. The goal is to pass inspection and drive it as is until I can do a frame off resto to stock condition. I will likely use OME 2.5" springs and 33" tires but that would be the extent of the mods. This unit is virtually totally complete at 176,000km on the clock and a factory radio still in place. No way I'm gonna screw this up with cut and paste mods.
The rust is by no means minor but I am up for the challenge
Well I have in fact purchased this unit though not from Rob directly. There was another awesome cruiserhead from Calgary who bought it and after six months decided he had too many cruisers. He made me an offer I could not refuse and now its mine
Through all that the rig is still at Rob's place. I am flying to Victoria next Thursday in order to drive it home. From what I have gathered she had sat for untold years when Rob found it. He changed all fluids, water pump, t-stat and cleaned it up some. His only concern for road worthy status is brakes sticking/ dragging though it did do a 40km run on the highway with no problems I am told.
The drive home is 1000km through elevations from sea level to 4400' in a vehicle that has not seen regular use for "many, many years". I expect, and hope for, an adventure. Though I'd like to avoid any catastrophic breakdowns.
I'd like to canvas the populace of MUD as to what likely suspects I should plan for with regard to breakdowns:
Brakes: obviously I'll be inspecting them after reports of sticking/ dragging.
What in the fuel delivery system could cause an issue? Crud in the tank, plugged filter, dried seals, air leaks? Over fuelling at altitude. These aren't an issue now but I suppose I should at least be mentally prepared.
Cooling? The coolant was flushed but Rob reports brown coolant afterwards. I suppose spare hoses and belts might be an idea. Spare coolant.
Tranny, t-case, diff oils - check and monitor as I go?
Any other ideas?
Photos copied from the original thread:
"The Plan" for this rig? I already have a 45 undergoing a frame off with a lot of customizing so I really don't want two 40 series torn apart at the same time. I also don't want this 42 to just sit in the driveway until I get to it. So I will properly fix the rust issues with steel, prime, seal and spot paint because she must pass the out of provence inspection in order to be registered. Holes through the body are an automatic fail. The goal is to pass inspection and drive it as is until I can do a frame off resto to stock condition. I will likely use OME 2.5" springs and 33" tires but that would be the extent of the mods. This unit is virtually totally complete at 176,000km on the clock and a factory radio still in place. No way I'm gonna screw this up with cut and paste mods.
The rust is by no means minor but I am up for the challenge
's for good measure
