Hamp's new home

[PabloCruise]

David,

What I really want to know is, how did you fit under the hood to take that picture?

That was my question exactly when I saw that picture!!!

 

[davegonz]

Just a quick update. I finished up with the remote oil filter and hoses. Came out pretty clean, I think.

I also got the gear reduction starter installed and wired up. I was worried it wouldn't fit since it came off of a 3FE powered FJ80. I even tested out the wiring by successfully turning the engine over. As you can see, there is hardly any room between the starter and firewall.

Lastly, I removed a primitive alarm system that must have been installed in the late 70s. Check out the old 3M Scothlok half tap. This 3M logo was used up until 1977 (I used to work for 3M).

 

[The Phoenician]

good clean install. Is it drivable under it's own power yet?

 

[davegonz]

Not yet. Getting there. I still need to install the radiator and a bunch of other little things. I dropped it (radiator) off last week too get tested, cleaned and have the overflow nipple brazed back on.

 

[scrapdaddy]

David,

I like the black -6AN fittings, wish I went with them. Do you think the starter will hit, when the motor torques back and forth?

3M trivia, I love it! I bet somebody collects that stuff.

 

[davegonz]

Maybe. If it does, out comes the grinder.

I wonder if I can clock the starter 180 degrees?

 

[nuclearlemon]

Lastly, I removed a primitive alarm system that must have been installed in the late 70s. Check out the old 3M Scothlok half tap. This 3M logo was used up until 1977 (I used to work for 3M).
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we don't get to slap you for creating those, do we?

 

[davegonz]

No, that was way before my time.

 

[nuclearlemon]

did you get to slap him?

 

[davegonz]

Made some progress on the reverse lights!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mystery-connector.804838/

 

[tucker74]

Sweet

Tucker

 

[davegonz]

Got these (frame extensions) in the mail today from Kevin (AwlTEQ). They are stout as hell. Can't wait to be able to mount the 8274.

 

[davegonz]

Got the oil cooler mounted....finally.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Looks nice!, but what oil are you cooling. I'm messing around with all the coolers, too.

 

[davegonz]

Engine oil. The Mercedes OM617 powered cars had factory oil coolers so I put in an after market one with generic AN fittings.

 

[davegonz]

Got the radiator in. I had it cleaned, tested, and the broken overflow nipple fixed.

 

[davegonz]

Front end buttoned up.

 

[davegonz]

Here's the Gates hose part number (25307). The Mercedes OM617 side is 1-1/4" and the FJ55 radiator inlet is 1-1/2" (23" long).

 

[The Phoenician]

Oil cooler hmmmmm. Getting an itch for an impulse buy. Quickly talk me out of it.

 

[davegonz]

You have one built in on the 4bt.