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yeah, you pull straight up on them.
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yeah, you pull straight up on them.
hey gehn, the truck looks great. one question, on the split rear does the bottom fold up like before still?
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Nope, the back flips down and then both hinge at the front against the back of the front seats.
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I've got about 500 miles on the new new turbo now and it's running better than ever. It seemed a little down on power and I was having some hesitations at high RPM until I realized I forgot to change the fuel filter for the push pump back at the tank. About $5 and 10 minutes later the hesitation is gone and it pulls like a turbo diesel should. I am thinking about upping the boost a little after a few more break-in miles...
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Well, I am back in Afghanistan for work so the cruiser has been put to bed for a couple months. I put the snow tires on before I left and tracked down an annoying squeak from an exhaust hanger, so it'll be winter ready when I get home. I'll be back in December for a few weeks, but back out here in January, so it'll probably be a slow winter. On the bright side, I get around Kabul in a armored HZJ105 which helps keep my cruiser withdrawals at bay. 
Upcoming plans for the HJ include tuning the boost compensator for some more low end response, which I can probably do while I'm home in December. But a rear recovery bumper with tire swing out, a winch, sliders, some proper lift springs and a new cargo system will likely have to wait until spring. I wish I had heated garage to work in... *sigh*
Upcoming plans for the HJ include tuning the boost compensator for some more low end response, which I can probably do while I'm home in December. But a rear recovery bumper with tire swing out, a winch, sliders, some proper lift springs and a new cargo system will likely have to wait until spring. I wish I had heated garage to work in... *sigh*
Sorry, small hi-jack...
I've got a co-worker heading to Afghanistan next week (Kabul) ... He's gonna be there 5 weeks teaching the Afgan kids how to skateboard... Well, at least he'll blend in with the local pop. I told him I want pix of Land Cruisers and he thought I was crazy...
I've got a co-worker heading to Afghanistan next week (Kabul) ... He's gonna be there 5 weeks teaching the Afgan kids how to skateboard... Well, at least he'll blend in with the local pop. I told him I want pix of Land Cruisers and he thought I was crazy...
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haha, cruisers are definitely the vehicle of choice for internationals. They're everywhere. There are some badass 110's and g-wagons too, but I would love to bring home one of these...
VDJ76
or a VDJ78
Man, if Toyo would only offer either of those in the U.S. with a turbo Diesel... It'd be the last vehicle I'd own... (maybe that's why they don't sell 'em here!)
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hell yeah!
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Thanks! Love that bumper BTW...
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Rides pretty good. I don't know if they are OE springs with an AAL or what, but if i have to guess, I'd say they fall somewhere between OME Medium and Heavy. I'll eventually upgrade to OME heavies for something stouter when I'm loaded up for gear, but considering what I have in this suspension I am happy. Its been over a year and they seem to be holding up pretty well.
SO whats the story of you being over the ocean? I havent been around UC much to hear anything. Keep safe and look forward to seeing more on the 60.
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I haven't been in the upstate either! I now split time between "home" in VT and Kabul for work. I am a technical adviser for an NGO working in the US Dept. of State (Landmine) Victim Assistance Program in Afghanistan.
Yeah I knew u were in VT, but didnt know about Afghanistan. Keep safe for sure and hope to see you back down this way at some point.
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I thought I'd post the info on the Fuel Compensator adjustments I am referencing.
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The link refers to the 1HD series engines is what my compensator came from, so I am hoping to get a similar outcome on the 1HZ. When I get home I am going to adjust the maximum off boost injection volume. My goal is to increase off-boost response, and try to lower the boost threshold which is currently about 1800rpm. Bringing that down to 1300-1500rpm (perhaps lower?) would be great.
Maximum off boost injection volume
This adjustment determines how much fuel is injected when there is no boost. Once boost begins increasing, the boost compensator characteristic tendency described above takes over. By increasing the volume of fuel injected, there is more torque available under no boost conditions with the added bonus that with more fuel, more exhaust energy is available to spin the turbo up quicker.
The adjustment screw is found on top of the boost compensator diaphragm and usually has a dab of yellow inspection paint over it (it may however have flaked off with engine washingMake a note of its stock position for reference. To adjust, loosen the lock nut and screw the adjustment screw in. Initially, turn it in half a turn and tighten the lock nut.
Now it's a matter of trial and error. Warm the engine up and test the adjustment by looking for a light puff of black smoke as you hit the accelerator from idle. You can repeat the procedure and keep increasing the adjustment half a turn at a time until you do see an increase in smoke.
Try to keep the smoke to a minimum when you do finally find a screw setting that suits your engine.
This will have a noticeable effect in the off idle response and can have the turbo spinning up and boosting right down from 1,000 rpm.
A word of caution however. With all this new-found torque at low boost, don't be tempted to lug it up long hills simply because it now can. Bearings don't like being hammered.
I did this mod to mine 6 or so months ago and jumping into a stock TD now it's noticeable just how different it is.
twoturtlesracing
Slowwly but surely...
Nice
Nice work! Although I am not (quite) as big a fan of the 60s as I am the 40s, I still think that they are a very good, reliable machine and spent quite a bit of time in my Dads. You've done a beautiful and meticulous job and I'm sure that you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. Congrats! And get us some wheeling pics!
Nice work! Although I am not (quite) as big a fan of the 60s as I am the 40s, I still think that they are a very good, reliable machine and spent quite a bit of time in my Dads. You've done a beautiful and meticulous job and I'm sure that you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. Congrats! And get us some wheeling pics!
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Nice work! Although I am not (quite) as big a fan of the 60s as I am the 40s, I still think that they are a very good, reliable machine and spent quite a bit of time in my Dads. You've done a beautiful and meticulous job and I'm sure that you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. Congrats! And get us some wheeling pics!
I know! Can't wait to wheel it, especially with the lockers. I was headed out on a month long trip out west last summer when turbo blew up. Plus, I've been slacking on getting some proper armor for it. I'd like some sliders and a skid plat before I wheel it too hard but I am hoping to plan another big trip for next summer. Unfortunately, I'll be here in Kabul for most of the winter.
