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[The Phoenician]

It's weird to see the needle sit in the middle for a change.

 

[Hojack]

Hey Mike
Does your oil pressure gauge work?

 

[The Phoenician]

Not the factory one. I have an autometer gauge.

 

[The Phoenician]

@Hojack Here's an old pic of my set up. The truck has gotten much dirtier since.

 

[The Phoenician]

So pleasant surprise, My alarm works again. It hasn't worked in years. Apparently, all I needed to do was upgrade the electrical system and new batteries. Looks like I'll be doing some research into bright headlights soon.

 

[The Phoenician]

Happy father's day y'all. My entire family got together for our yearly beach trip. Everyone from my 92 year old grandad to his great grand kids showed up to celebrate together.

 

[Hojack]

Love that moon on the water over your 62 Mike, great shot.

 

[The Phoenician]

Made it home from the beach. The temps were in the upper 90s all day. Drive back with the a.c. on half the time and running Between 65mph and 73. Oil temps were at 205 without the ac and 210 with it on. Can't complain too much, but it'll definitely be too hot if I start towing the trailer.

EDIT: water temps.

 

[The Phoenician]

Any ideas if this triple pass radiator will cool more than the stock ones or am I just throwing money at parts?

JEGS 51970: Triple Pass Radiator - JEGS

TRIPLE PASS RAD 27X19 GM

www.jegs.com

or

Maxx Power Chevy Style Tri Flow Aluminum Radiator 28 Inch

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www.eastwood.com

 

[cruisermatt]

205-210 oil temp is great. Nothing wrong there. What were water temps like?

 

[The Phoenician]

205-210 oil temp is great. Nothing wrong there. What were water temps like?

That was the water temps. Sorry i was unclear. They could go up to 220 easily.

 

[The Phoenician]

I took Big Red to a drive shaft shop this morning, looking for a shaft that can work at steeper angles and was referred to these guys.

High Angle Drivline-Call Jesse at 530-877-2875 - My Buildup

I found out that at normal driving the slope of my front shaft is at 24 degrees and at a length of 28.75 inches. My front transfer case has a positive 9-degree angle. So it's kinda steep.

I also found out that Toyota has about 25 different size flanges. The 60 series measurements are as follow:
11mm ID Bolt Hole - 66mm x 66mm pattern.
(Fits 11/84'-1/90' FJ60/62 & 1/90'-97' FJ/FZJ80

Hopefully, that saves someone a bunch of time digging around.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I took Big Red to a drive shaft shop this morning, looking for a shaft that can work at steeper angles and was referred to these guys.

High Angle Drivline-Call Jesse at 530-877-2875 - My Buildup

I found out that at normal driving the slope of my front shaft is at 24 degrees and at a length of 28.75 inches. My front transfer case has a positive 9-degree angle. So it's kinda steep.

I also found out that Toyota has about 25 different size flanges. The 60 series measurements are as follow:
11mm ID Bolt Hole - 66mm x 66mm pattern.
(Fits 11/84'-1/90' FJ60/62 & 1/90'-97' FJ/FZJ80

Hopefully, that saves someone a bunch of digging around.

Tom woods is where I have gotten custom shafts done for years. Their ordering process is pretty straight forward and will use Toyota u joints. Customer service is top notch also when you don’t really know what you need or have questions. Quick turnaround also.

 

[The Phoenician]

Tom woods is where I have gotten custom shafts done for years. Their ordering process is pretty straight forward and will use Toyota u joints. Customer service is top notch also when you don’t really know what you need or have questions. Quick turnaround also.

I wrote them yesterday, still waiting for a response.

 

[The Phoenician]

Spoke with Tom Woods about my front drive shaft issue. They don't recommend a double cardan setup as that will only give me a few degrees to work with and would max out at 35*. They suggested going with an offset U joint which is great from angles up to 40* but will vibrate for higher speeds. Anyone have any experience with this before I squeeze the trigger?

 

[The Phoenician]

Decided to order the Tom Woods high flex front drive shaft with offset u joints. They are super nice and told me I can return it if I'm not happy with it. Should be here next week.

Big Red will be getting the six shooter steering arms installed next week.

Now looking at cooling. Thinking of this.

Northern 209685 Race Pro Aluminum Crossflow 3-Row Radiator GM Chevy 28 x 19 x 4

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kmjperformance.com

Anyone recommend it or used it?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Nice! I remember when I last called them I thought I knew what I needed. They had me do some more measuring so I would get it perfect.

 

[The Phoenician]

Nice! I remember when I last called them I thought I knew what I needed. They had me do some more measuring so I would get it perfect.

They took the time to walk me through it. The other guy in California wanted $900 and would have me wait a month or two before I get it. Tom Woods will have it delivered on Thursday for half the price and they gave me a military discount.

 

[Pacer]

They took the time to walk me through it. The other guy in California wanted $900 and would have me wait a month or two before I get it. Tom Woods will have it delivered on Thursday for half the price and they gave me a military discount.

Nice!
The "other guy in CA" being, High Angle DL?
Some nasty reviews floating around the inerwebs....

 

[The Phoenician]

Nice!
The "other guy in CA" being, High Angle DL?
Some nasty reviews floating around the inerwebs....

That be him.