Hello, I'm a newbie here. I own a 91 LC with 1HDT diesel engine and HDJ81 chassis in the Philippines. This was originally from Japan and has been converted from RHD to LHD. There's a cruise control (I think) mechanism between the accelarator cable and the throttle cable. Can I take this out. This would leave only the accelarator and the throttle cable. Am not good at engine, so I would really appreciate if anyone here can help me. Thank you very much.
Cruise Control on 1HDT/HDJ81
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Why would you want to remove the cruise control ? That would only reduce the resale value of your ride.
Kalawang
Kalawang
Try Toyota Celica on Araneta. They used to be a Toy dealer and have some people who were trained. I'd think that trying to get it fixed might be the better and cheaper solution, but it's your decision.
BTW, I suspect the stiff pedal you feel is stock. My own pedal feels stiff to others who are new to the ride. I don't mind the stffness as it allows you to feather the fuel when you are trying a carefull climb over some large obstacle and can't afford a lurch over. I've grown used to it and like it for fine control. I doubt it has anything to do with your cruise control.
Kalawang
BTW, I suspect the stiff pedal you feel is stock. My own pedal feels stiff to others who are new to the ride. I don't mind the stffness as it allows you to feather the fuel when you are trying a carefull climb over some large obstacle and can't afford a lurch over. I've grown used to it and like it for fine control. I doubt it has anything to do with your cruise control.
Kalawang
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Dear Kalawang,
Thanks very much for the advice. Really appreciate it. The problem is I live in Cebu, and it's difficult to find good mechanic for this kind of car and the Toyota dealer's mechanics are not trained on 1hdt. Yeou're right the accelerator cable was stock and I changed to a similar one, but the same. Anyway, I tried doing direct yesterday, it is a lot easier on the pedal. There's a connector that seems like electrical/electronic connector, do you where does this lead to? Thanks very much for your insight.
Thanks very much for the advice. Really appreciate it. The problem is I live in Cebu, and it's difficult to find good mechanic for this kind of car and the Toyota dealer's mechanics are not trained on 1hdt. Yeou're right the accelerator cable was stock and I changed to a similar one, but the same. Anyway, I tried doing direct yesterday, it is a lot easier on the pedal. There's a connector that seems like electrical/electronic connector, do you where does this lead to? Thanks very much for your insight.
I have never been into that part of my ride nor felt the need to " fix " it. What I did do was use my ride the way it came until I was absolutely certain that a problem I saw was truly a problem. Even with that attitude, it was still too easy to be misled and I spent money I didn't need to spend on repairs I didn't need to repair. Caution is strongly suggested.
Try to find a copy of Max Ellery's manual on the Toyota LC80. It's an Australian book and therefore covers the LC most like yours with the added advantage that it's in English. There are two such books, both on the Landcruiser, so make sure that you get the copy that covers your model. You might also try to make contact with the local off road club. There's bound to be an LC or two amongst them and they can direct you to the local mechanics and spare parts supplies.
Lastly, log onto and become a member of 4x4ph.com . It's a local and some of the members probably have a home base in Cebu.
Kalawang
Try to find a copy of Max Ellery's manual on the Toyota LC80. It's an Australian book and therefore covers the LC most like yours with the added advantage that it's in English. There are two such books, both on the Landcruiser, so make sure that you get the copy that covers your model. You might also try to make contact with the local off road club. There's bound to be an LC or two amongst them and they can direct you to the local mechanics and spare parts supplies.
Lastly, log onto and become a member of 4x4ph.com . It's a local and some of the members probably have a home base in Cebu.
Kalawang
v-freak said:
Was the conversion done in the Phillipines or Japan? If Japan, can you tell us where and how much it cost?
Thank you and enjoy your 81!
Previa,
All Japanese cars brought into the Philippines are converted to LHD. We have a law that mandates it, and it's converted by the importer.
The conversion is accomplished as much as possible using the parts already on the vehicle but in the case of the LC, it's necessary to replace the dashboard. Wires are cut and respliced and parts of the steering are cut and re-welded. The steering box, normally on the outside of the frame on the right side of the RHD is moved to the inside of the frame on the left side for the LHD. Many parts are moved and re-positioned. When done well, you can end up with a marvelous ride.
The importers have their own in house teams to do the conversions. I have no real information on their cost, but it's a lot easier on the consumers this way as finding a reliable conversion in the past was a job and a half for someone converting only one vehicle.
Kalawang
All Japanese cars brought into the Philippines are converted to LHD. We have a law that mandates it, and it's converted by the importer.
The conversion is accomplished as much as possible using the parts already on the vehicle but in the case of the LC, it's necessary to replace the dashboard. Wires are cut and respliced and parts of the steering are cut and re-welded. The steering box, normally on the outside of the frame on the right side of the RHD is moved to the inside of the frame on the left side for the LHD. Many parts are moved and re-positioned. When done well, you can end up with a marvelous ride.
The importers have their own in house teams to do the conversions. I have no real information on their cost, but it's a lot easier on the consumers this way as finding a reliable conversion in the past was a job and a half for someone converting only one vehicle.
Kalawang
Tapage
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v-freak said:
I thought WD40 aren't good stuff for this .. . myabe a silicon specfic spray are a better option .. maybe graphite spary are other better option.
Tapage said:
It isn't but I doubt any spray lubrucant will have more than a feel good cause I've done something effect in this case. In dirty spaces I use WD40 as a lubricant because it's what I have. For fine lubrication I use coconut cooking oil. It works for me. I also use leftover engine oil in places that look like there's a lot of heavy movement. I really don't know what I'm doing. I just do a lot of guessing.
Kalawang
v-freak said:
Thank you gentlemen. I can see why it woud be done in the Phillipines rather than Japan.
Previa Diesel said:
I can see where my choice of words was poorly done and can mislead. The importers are located in the Philippines inside a freeport. They hire local mechanics to do the conversions, sometimes contracting a group or local expert or hiring their own.
Kalawang
