Builds LHD HZJ73 Refresh (2 Viewers)

[Kaderabek]

Did I consider tire size? Of course not! 20 sounds good to me!

No title yet but I'll see it soon I'm sure.

 

[OGBeno]

20.5 gallon tank roughly, Todd.

 

[Kaderabek]

I guessed more or less correctly. It's a miracle. Thanks, Onur.

 

[AirheadNut]

20.5 gallon tank roughly, Todd.

I was under the impression that the 70-series, excluding the 75 with dual tanks, had 90 liter tanks? That would be about 23.7 US gallons, unless the MWB had a different tank to the LWB.

 

[OGBeno]

I have never been able to put more than 20 gallons in. Even with a new tank.

 

[SNLC]

Your IP is still in the stock setting so if you turn the fuel up a bit does inclines will be a lot more pleasant , in regards to the mpg have you considered the difference between the oem tire size (about 30') and the larger tire size you are running now ? Around 20 mpg seems more common for these , I hope the title made it to you by now .

Joe

And set the timing to factory specs.

Cheers

 

[AirheadNut]

I have never been able to put more than 20 gallons in. Even with a new tank.

Ah, makes sense. I wonder if there is a design issue with the venting or pickup in the tank that makes the last few gallons unusable? I've been tempted to put a 5 gallon can in the back and drive mine till it runs out just so I know how far I can go and how much it will take to refill, the most I've ever put in at the pump is just over 19 gallons.

 

[LDowney]

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If this thing has something like a 20 gallon fuel tank, ...

The tank in my 70 holds slightly more that 23 gallons. It is likely that your 73 has the same tank.
Also for your consideration, my gauge shows E with more than 5 gallons remaining. Likely that each truck has its own personality regarding how the gauges read, but they might have similarities too.

 

[LDowney]

I have never been able to put more than 20 gallons in. Even with a new tank.

Interesting that we have had such differences with the same experience on 70s.

A few years back to fix a crack in the frame, I drained and pulled the tank to gain access to make the repair. After re-assembly, I poured over 23 gallons back into her.

 

[Kaderabek]

The tank in my 70 holds slightly more that 23 gallons. It is likely that your 73 has the same tank.
Also for your consideration, my gauge shows E with more than 5 gallons remaining. Likely that each truck has its own personality regarding how the gauges read, but they might have similarities too.

Interesting. Filled mine up from E last night and it took 15 gallons. Same thing happened on the way home from Ox. That said, when I filled up in Jackson with 3/4 tank, I was able to put in 5 gallons, thus the extrapolation that it's a 20 gallon tank. So at some point as the tank empties, the gauge becomes inaccurate.

 

[LDowney]

Interesting. Filled mine up from E last night and it took 15 gallons. Same thing happened on the way home from Ox. That said, when I filled up in Jackson with 3/4 tank, I was able to put in 5 gallons, thus the extrapolation that it's a 20 gallon tank. So at some point as the tank empties, the gauge becomes inaccurate.

Yes, definitely interesting

FYI I have found that my 70 is consistent in its gauge inaccuracies. When I have encountered inconsistency in fueling; the source was me, so this may make me a poor witness to the jury. I found that I got impatient and did not allow enough time for the head of foam to settle out and/or did not burp out the trapped air at the top of the tank. Further, I may forget to pick a pump which allows some off camber during fueling that will place the fill tube slightly higher than the level position (which is of aid in reducing the size of the pocket of trapped air that needs to be burped).

 

[fireball]

Enjoy the truck!!! Nolen is a great dude. I’m loving my 40 that he built for me. Also love my bj74 although it’s been sitting barely used for the last few years. Fun trucks.

 

[Kaderabek]

Thanks!

 

[FJBen]

Here’s some of my data. 51 fill ups over the past couple years. 19 is my average and I fill up right about empty or slightly above.
I will say I have been getting better mileage overall this year.

 

[Kaderabek]

That's impressive!

 

[dogfishlake]

I just read through the thread since I am finally starting in my 73 that I bought from Joe a couple years back. Great detail and information Nolen, I'll bring you a Yankee beer of two for all the tech info next time I see you.
@Kaderabek , that's a beauty of a truck you have there. Enjoy it!

 

[Kaderabek]

Thanks - so far, so good!

 

[Kaderabek]

700 or so miles later, I pulled the wheels/tires off to check the spacers and the suspension. Spacers haven’t budged so that’s good. All the u-bolts but one took some tightening, some more than others but nothing was loose.

I’m including a photo because I’m aware that no one will believe me.

I also replaced the control board in the National Luna fridge. Apparently there’s a run of bad parts and of course, Equipt took care of things quickly and professionally. They even included a handy dandy Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion chart that sticks to the fridge. Now if I only had the same for K/MPH on the speedo. If I can keep up with half the cars, I figure I’m probably OK.

Also I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that having now really been up close and personal with the truck, Nolen’s work is just so sweet. Attention to every single detail. No corner cut. Just damned perfection.

Now back to your regularly scheduled more interesting programming.

TJK

 

[wngrog]

Because I do it for fun (and money of course) but mostly for fun! Glad to see and hear!

 

[svsisu]

700 or so miles later, I pulled the wheels/tires off to check the spacers and the suspension. Spacers haven’t budged so that’s good. All the u-bolts but one took some tightening, some more than others but nothing was loose.

I’m including a photo because I’m aware that no one will believe me.

I also replaced the control board in the National Luna fridge. Apparently there’s a run of bad parts and of course, Equipt took care of things quickly and professionally. They even included a handy dandy Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion chart that sticks to the fridge. Now if I only had the same for K/MPH on the speedo. If I can keep up with half the cars, I figure I’m probably OK.

Also I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that having now really been up close and personal with the truck, Nolen’s work is just so sweet. Attention to every single detail. No corner cut. Just damned perfection.

Now back to your regularly scheduled more interesting programming.

TJK

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If you have the older style, metal speedo cluster I may have a solution for the km/mph conversion. I have one more magnetic overlay that you can see here:
What did you do on your 70 series today? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-did-you-do-on-your-70-series-today.804784/page-337#post-13475340

If you have the newer style gauge that lets light through the gauge, these translucent conversion overlays are an available option:

Land Cruiser. KMH to MPH Conversion Dial for imported vehicle. Part No. C836 – Lockwood International

lockwoodinternational.co.uk