Chappo's hj47 build 6/84

[chappohj47]

Mate I see the left hand trays every now and again on ebay I will try and find one for your I know of a few shortys getting wrecked

 

[watrob]

Mate I see the left hand trays every now and again on ebay I will try and find one for your I know of a few shortys getting wrecked

Thanks I have been looking also but with not much luck.

 

[chappohj47]

This afternoon I finished my wiring harness all looks good just one or two wire I don't know what they do but I will find out when I hook it up to the battery.
I also got my new fuse blocks and fitted my rear window panel

 

[chappohj47]

I finally decided to install my new exhaust manifold what a pos I had two remove the two studs closest to the fire wall to fit it and then add washers because it is not as thick as the old one

 

[watrob]

what's the estimated HP increase do you think they give?

 

[chappohj47]

0%

 

[chappohj47]

Hi guys I have just noticed that the new used diff I have installed is leaking oil out of the pinion seal how hard is it to change one and does it change any settings if I undo the nut to change it

And can I also change it with out removing it

 

[chappohj47]

Can I do what this guy did

 

[lostmarbles]

Can you feel wear in the pinion bearings? If it is leaking oil it is highly likely that you will!

Anyway... I did what's described in that video about 200,000kms ago on my rear diff.

And I even removed shim(s) to take up the bearing wear (and thereby stopped the new seal from leaking just like the old one had been).

But as I understand it, the experts would say "I lucked out" by not having any problems and that removing shims upsets the relationship (backlash etc) and that I should have removed the entire diff and properly set it up again playing with pretty coloured stuff like this:

Photo courtesy of Alaskafj.

Your decision...

 

[chappohj47]

Thanks mate I will give it a go as it won't be registered for a while just can't have oil leaking on my mums driveway or I'll be in trouble again

 

[Vossie]

can't have oil leaking on my mums driveway or I'll be in trouble again

... this... my pa has a go at me every time i go near my 45 with a spanner in hand... says something about diesel and engine and diff oil all over his drive way... not sure what hes on about

 

[watrob]

Mate I see the left hand trays every now and again on ebay I will try and find one for your I know of a few shortys getting wrecked

Hi Chappohj47, found a left hand battery tray in Tassie, it's in the mail, should have it by Friday this week!

 

[chappohj47]

Good find mate

 

[ozcrusier]

Good s*** chappo

 

[chappohj47]

It was sunny for a while today long enough to get my primer coat done but the green will have to wait for another sunny day

 

[watrob]

How is the next door house going for over spray! no complaints?

Looking good.

 

[ozcrusier]

Looking good your on the downhill run now mate.
Let me know if you need any photo copies of my parts or chassis manuals regarding the wiring. My H engine diesel harness has all components hooked if you need any photos etc.

 

[chappohj47]

The people next door are nice Koreans and are ministers of a church so I am very lucky

 

[chappohj47]

Thanks oz I have 4fsm for 1980 to 1985 all original and have about 6 aftemarket ones. The originals are all mint condition got all 4 for $80 now they are about $150+ each

 

[ozcrusier]

Thumbs up cob bet the hj is gaining value faster