New member with intro & small tech question (1 Viewer)

[nfs56]

Hello everyone,

Just bought a 84 bj42 and decided to join the forum, its my first time owning a Landcruiser but have been shopping around for one for a couple years.

Currently working on fixing a few holes in the oil pan with a temporary fix as I will be doing a full restoration come November over a couple years, hopefully less. I also have both headlights not working and I am having trouble figuring it out if anybody could help. I tested all the red/yellow wires from the dimmer relay to headlights and continuity is good, as well as the red/green. I have the 24v live feed coming into the dimmer relay as well, I am suspecting the dimmer relay but was wondering if there is a test i can perform. possibly feeding 12v to pin 4 and listen for the click? All my other lights work perfect, just the headlights are my issue. if i supply 12v to the bulb they work no problem.

I want to be able to drive it for a couple months and figure out what issues it has before embarking on the full restoration.

Also attached pics of the bj42

Thanks,
Jason

 

[cruiserpilot]

Beautiful truck! Going to keep your mechanical skills going. Do a search on the 40-55 forum for the
headlight issue. I'm not in the know enough to offer any advice. Great find though. J

 

[Cruising Canuck]

Looks like a great starting point for a project. Ive got a rot box 79 bj40 that has been sitting for around 10 years. It is a bit overwhelming to start.
I can't help you with your electrical issues. I hang out in the 60 section mostly.

As cruiser pilot said, check in the 40 section or the diesel/24v section.

 

[nfs56]

Thanks guys, I have posted in the diesel/24volt section. already had a few very helpfull replies.
I worked for Mercedes-Benz in Ottawa for 9 years as a licensed tech and its been about 4 years I have been out of the trade, its nice being back into wrenching for a hobbie but clearly 4 years away as made me a bit rusty, lol.

Luckily I have a full aqualu tub, fenders, front grill, windshield frame and sills to go with this so as far as body work it will be relatively simple. I am thinking it will take me 2 years to do a ground up restoration, hopefully a little bit less but all depends on cash flow as well & part availability.

 

[cruiserpilot]

The Aqualu stuff is good. You might find slight figment issues, but certainly it's really good quality. Remember, Sikaflex is your friend! Have fun, look forward to your build.

 

[AlexJet]

Nice Cruiser. I wish that I have $$$ for Aqualu tab...