How often do you guys have these events I’m down in Miami and would love to see some other 70s !
What did you do on your 70 series today? (38 Viewers)
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Installed a larger radiator fan on the BJ73. With a turbo on the 3B I have minor issue with heat buildup at interstate speed (65-70mph) on hot summer days with the AC on. Mud member Well sorted(Well Sorted - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/well-sorted.121809/) did a cummins 2.8 conversion on a bj70 and had similar problems. He fixed the problem with a larger 17" radiator fan.
I installed a 17" high flow fan without fan clutch today. Had to realign the fan shroud a bit on my already DIY radiator mount for the aftermarket aluminum radiator. I have alot more airflow now. It is very evident how much more air is flowing through when you lean over the engine with the hood open. We'll see what the temp guage says next time I'm on the highway. ...........In the pic the stock fan is on the left.
I installed a 17" high flow fan without fan clutch today. Had to realign the fan shroud a bit on my already DIY radiator mount for the aftermarket aluminum radiator. I have alot more airflow now. It is very evident how much more air is flowing through when you lean over the engine with the hood open. We'll see what the temp guage says next time I'm on the highway. ...........In the pic the stock fan is on the left.
c2dfj45
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They seem to have them every 3-4 months. Florunna on IG is the guy that puts them on. At least I think that's who puts them on.
Go Pro mount so I can document my next trip to Wal-Mart. 
Drove the new setup for about 1 hour today. Water temp guage is noticeably cooler. The larger fan without clutch much more of a drag on the engine. EGT's up a bit pushing the bigger fan. I may trim the fan a bit. Air conditioner is noticeably cooler with this fan. My condenser is a bit undersized for the vintage air system I'm using. It is also a bit too close to the radiator. The big fan definately helps there...................One cool sensory effect is that the LC now sounds a bit like a WWII jeep when you have it revved up in the lower gears with the fan whirring away.
In my next experiment I may Fab a new exhaust manifold that flows more freely and go up to a TD05 16G as opposed toa TD04 13T that I have now. I have Zero turbo lag now and a little more lag would not be a issue. More air/boost under load would outweigh any spoolup lag.............It's all a learning experience.
Splurged on the Ute, but it doesn’t say Toyota on it
jblueridge
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I made a bracket and installed these mini traction "boards". If they get me out of only one mud hole it will be worth it.
Nothing mechanical …. Thankfully. Spent the day with fellow Cruiserheads riding trails in the Aucilla River WMA. Unbelievable scenery only an hour south of home.
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Took the BJ on a 450km ride around north-western part of North Rhine Westphalia.
Anholt Castle and a windmill there.
A knights fortress near Lűdinghausen,
Germanies' first fresh water dam from 1891 near Remscheid.
450km with no issue. Sweet
Anholt Castle and a windmill there.
A knights fortress near Lűdinghausen,
Germanies' first fresh water dam from 1891 near Remscheid.
450km with no issue. Sweet
Dam, that's nice!
That's nice. 33x12.50 tires?
Yes sir
2fpower
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@joekatana what rims are those?
I really don't know , bought these several years ago and they seem to find their way to my shop over and over again , I think they are Mickey Thompson though
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Those are definitely the Mickey Thompson Classic II/III
2fpower
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@joekatana it does not look like there are wheel spacers on them, so must be a good offset?
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