I've got a 1990 J70 SWB (see pic in my profile). I've tried to repair the gearbox a few times but apparently the spares are not available in Tanzania and it's reached the point here I am advised to just replace the entire gearbox. This is in itself a massive procurement process. While discussing with the mechanic there was surprisingly another SWB cruiser in the garage and he explained they had put a 1HZ engine and gearbox into the vehicle, though he mentioned it was a petrol car (mine is diesal). I also noticed they had a 12v system where I have a 24v.
I had never entertained this idea, things are very customizable here in Tanzania but I figured I'd pick the brains of the folks here. It should be mentioned that our organization just had an accident whereby we totaled a J70 chassis but the engine and gearbox should be good, so it is readily available. Any advice appreciated, cheers.
I had never entertained this idea, things are very customizable here in Tanzania but I figured I'd pick the brains of the folks here. It should be mentioned that our organization just had an accident whereby we totaled a J70 chassis but the engine and gearbox should be good, so it is readily available. Any advice appreciated, cheers.