What did you do on your 70 series today? (8 Viewers)

[AirheadNut]

I feel like I'm getting baited into believing some "high speed BS". Like a cherry paratrooper being told to call the rigger and ask for some riser grease, or sent to the motor pool for new spark plugs for the hmmwv.... Anyone who I run into in person who can hand crank a fj40 for me to witness I'll buy a case of beer.

I want to talk about this HAND CRANK!

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[robmobile73]

I want to talk about this HAND CRANK!

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I have hand cranked a 2cyl 20hp lister diesel, but it had a 60lb flywheel and a compression release. I just can't see hand cranking a 2f engine.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

@robmobile73

 

[svsisu]

Test fit my military stretcher in the bj73 for truck camping in cooler weather. It seems to fit just fine. A litter is just as comfortable as a cot for sleeping. I can fit 2 stretchers if need be. They can carry nicely inside between seats or on the roof rack. I think this will work well for some weekend surf fishing trips on the coast.

I'm using a suspension seat for a excavator that completely folds forward. I had this in mind when I picked these seats. You could also just rest the stretcher 2" above the ground on the square pads. You can set the strecther ends on bumper and fuel/water cans, storage boxes. Place it across the hood. On the ground under the truck out of the rain if your lifted enough. On the roof rack. A litter/stretcher is more versatile for sleeping than a cot.

Surplus stretchers are around $40 each.

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As always, I enjoy your no nonsense, simple and practical solutions.

 

[FJBen]

As always, I enjoy your no nonsense, simple and practical solutions.

hes like the anti-overlander gadgetry overlander.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Top mounted A/W Intercooler .... photo courtesy of Odd Iron Off Road

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Extra water capacity for the Intercooler.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Still trying to figure out this whole Celsius thing.

 

[jblueridge]

Celsius to Fahrenheit.. multiply celsius by 2. Subtract 10% of that answer, then add an extra 32.

Where is the radiator part of your intercooler? Up front? Do you have ac also?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Celsius to Fahrenheit.. multiply celsius by 2. Subtract 10% of that answer, then add an extra 32.

Where is the radiator part of your intercooler? Up front? Do you have ac also?

Yes on both.

 

[robmobile73]

@robmobile73

I am surprised. I really thought you guys had got together to play a joke and see what kind of crazy stuff I would believe... But I guess it's true. I roll started and push started my fj40 back in the day I didn't know I could hand crank it, but I didn't have that crank handle either. That's actually an incredibly cool feature.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The hand crank for my ole Land Rover is still standing in the corner of my garage. I’m glad I never had to use it.

 

[Tapage]

Sure mate what would you like to know?

The lights, are just strip lights I got off a friend..
Sure you could find the same on Ebay..

This video goes thru most of it, but really needs to updated now..

Thanks for the video .. I'll take a look on it ..

I would like to know how you attach them up there and how they look in the day ..

David

 

[clintnz]

Thanks for the video .. I'll take a look on it ..

I would like to know how you attach them up there and how they look in the day ..

David

Here's my take on rear inside lighting, made it a few years back & still going strong.

The light was from the local Jaycar electronics shop & I made the pivoting alu bracket

Works well.

Cheers
Clint

 

[cruiserdan]

<snip> I didn't know I could hand crank it, but I didn't have that crank handle either. <snip>.

You had no jack handle? same tool did both jobs.

 

[robmobile73]

You had no jack handle? same tool did both jobs.

That was 30 years ago. I don't remember a jack handle or jack. The 2F motor goes up tremendously in my book as one you can make go no matter what after learning about hand crank.

 

[cruiserdan]

The 2F MUST HAVE sufficient coolant and oil. After that about all you need is pliers, bailing wire, something approaching gasoline and faith.

 

[Bogan]

It's supposed to snow here this weekend and into next week, so we're bidding adieu to the high country for a while...

 

[OGBeno]

I do indeed miss NM.

 

[Bogan]

I do indeed miss NM.

Best state.