What did you do on your 70 series today? (7 Viewers)

[RHINO]

It definitely IS better than any new rig available in the US! We be cool to see how it turns out.

 

[RHINO]

But better than any new rig out there in the NA market haha

AMEN!

 

[JoseR]

This week is the HD-t inspection. after 2 year since swap.

Reemplace rear crankshaft seal. oil leak
Clean it or replace it every time the engine is lowered.

Cooling system cleanup. (removing old internal rust)
The important reason of use good quality coolant fluid.

Flywheel rectification. Hz's flywheel is suffering the power of the HD-T.

Well and perform non-invasive inspection.

 

[janyyc]

It's been a while since I've posted in this thread and that's because our HJ75 has been out of commission. I filled up with water contaminated diesel and it blew the injectors and now cylinder 4 has a misfire. Quotes to rebuild the 12HT were almost as expensive as an engine swap.

Darn, I’m so sorry to hear, what an unfortunate event. How did this happen? Any tips for us other owners to avoid having this happen to us?

 

[SKULLYOTA]

I decided awhile back to replace my head gasket after I noticed it weeping. While it was apart I decided to get the IP rebuilt.

So, while the lifeless beast was sitting on the side of my house, I tore into the T-case and converted it to manual shift via a kit from Cruiser Outfitters. I also decided to install an Advanced Adapters twin stick. It's coming along....lots of trial and error bending the sticks to eliminate interference. waiting on some longer linkage parts from Amazon and Pegasus Auto Racing.

So far it looks like they'll emerge from the factory body hole. Gotta weld up the angle grinder cut 'n bend spots.

 

[svsisu]

It's been a while since I've posted in this thread and that's because our HJ75 has been out of commission. I filled up with water contaminated diesel and it blew the injectors and now cylinder 4 has a misfire. Quotes to rebuild the 12HT were almost as expensive as an engine swap.

I sent it up to Overland Cruisers in Montana to get an engine swap. I worked with Stephen and his crew on my HDJ81 and they did a great job. Plus I have lots of friends in Montana and figured it'd be a good place to travel to late summer to pick it up.

I wanted to keep the diesel fuel for its fuel economy and torque but didn't want to change the drive and feel of the Cruiser. I like going slow. It's part of the fun. Instead of the highway, we take the byways. Plus we have a GX470 for "fast" trips. After discussing some options, Stephen and I decided on the Cummins R2.8. They've put them in a number of 60 series Cruisers, have all their own mounts and adapters, and Stephen's personal Cruiser has one in it. We're going front mount intercooler, mechanical fan clutch, and an ECU that has various programs for better fuel economy, more torque, more power, etc.

Last year, I drove a guy who insisted he *doesn't use the internet - no forums, etc* that had one swapped into his (over)built 60 and it drove exactly how I'd want the Troopy to drive. A guy down in ABQ has one in his Defender troop carrier, built similarly to mine (Alucab conversion, interior buildout, bumpers) and said it's not fast but it felt like the original engine.

Anyway, I'm sure a lot of people will balk at a Cummins R2.8 in a HJ75 but I'm not interested in putting a used engine with an unknown history in this car. We're in a small city where the mechanics seem to be very averse to diesel Toyotas (other Cruiser owners in town have lamented hardships) I'm excited to have a new engine (we're regearing it as well) and have taken care of most of the glaring issues with this rig so it'll be like new to me.

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Which front mount intercooler will you be running?

Thanks.

 

[Felde]

Last weekend I took BJ out for some offroading and playing in the sand, to Fursten Forest offroad park. Great fun

 

[Felde]

some interesting rigs there..

And today it's time for some TLC with the grease gun...

 

[RHINO]

C303 would be a nice addition to the garage

 

[Felde]

C303 would be a nice addition to the garage

That or a Pinzgauer. There was a very nice one on scene, too. With a nice camping cabin. Didn't get a pic though.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

That or a Pinzgauer. There was a very nice one on scene, too. With a nice camping cabin. Didn't get a pic though.

I think I would prefer a Unimog but I do like the Pinzgauer. Nice photos!

 

[jblueridge]

Found a Civil War iron furnace in the Shenandoah Valley. I am not sure what kind of truck this is

 

[FJBen]

Found a Civil War iron furnace in the Shenandoah Valley. I am not sure what kind of truck this isView attachment 2756014View attachment 2756015View attachment 2756016

Thats an old Willy's truck.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Thats an old Willy's truck.

You beat me to it. I saw this one in Auburn last time I was home.

 

[jblueridge]

Thanks for the ID. The WO logo on the truck stands for Willys Overland according to google.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Haven’t driven the truck yet but I’m going to try a GPS HUD for mph display. (…and yes I realize I’d never make a living as a professional photographer). I stayed on the consevative side and set the alarm for 100 mph.

 

[robmobile73]

Haven’t driven the truck yet but I’m going to try a GPS HUD for mph display. (…and yes I realize I’d never make a living as a professional photographer). View attachment 2756930

If you want to try it before you buy it there's phone apps that do that you just lay your phone on the dash. I bought a mini GPS speedometer sold for motorcycles to use in my bj-73 when the speedometer broke. One Downer on the GPS speedometers is that sometimes you lose a few miles because of lost signal or when you start driving before it's taking time to find itself which takes as much as 30 seconds when cold. Some of those GPS speed ometers has built-in warning lights and fuel gauge etc but they operate on different voltage and principle of operation then what's factory in your Toyota.

 

[JDM Journeys]

I really like the optimism of my oe speedometer. Makes me feel like I'm actually going the speed limit.

I started disassembling my factory PTO winch today. Job one was getting it off the factory mounting points. No fun.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If you want to try it before you buy it there's phone apps that do that you just lay your phone on the dash. I bought a mini GPS speedometer sold for motorcycles to use in my bj-73 when the speedometer broke. One Downer on the GPS speedometers is that sometimes you lose a few miles because of lost signal or when you start driving before it's taking time to find itself which takes as much as 30 seconds when cold. Some of those GPS speed ometers has built-in warning lights and fuel gauge etc but they operate on different voltage and principle of operation then what's factory in your Toyota.

My radio has GPS but I wanted the HUD so the display would be in my line of sight. The angle of the 70 Series dash is nearly perfect for aligning the display on the windshield.

 

[Tractorist78]

God please help me)