What did you do on your 70 series today? (31 Viewers)

[perrobravo]

Proving the utility of the BJ74, I loaded up an old table that wouldn't fit in my 200 series and drove it up to a family cabin in the mountains.

Loaded up

Used the trip as an excuse to do some California "winter" wheeling (inspired by @60toyetero above)

Impressed by how this truck seems to want to take the steeper trails and harder lines

Didn't find snow, but enjoyed the view from the top nonetheless!

 

[Bob Otte]

Purchased two new batteries and installed them. I went out, hit the key and it gave me the slow drag. Long story short the two batteries in it were smaller than 24 series and they had a rated cold cranking ampst of 380 lol. I do not think that is going to cut it in 0 degree F weather

 

[OGBeno]

Found a set of OEM KOITO fog lights that actually work. Totally awesome.

 

[clintnz]

Fitted a heavy duty clutch cover & carbon-kevlar plate.

Cheers
Clint

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

Adjusted the engine idle speed on the FZJ73. It was erratic, but now it is back to 650 - 700 rpm.








Juan

 

[Greystroke]

Replaced the very old and tired original alternator (was running at 38 amps!) with a brand new 80 amp affair. Discovered the mounting bolt underneath had lost its nut somewhere in history, explained the strange vibration the unit had.

 

[OGBeno]

Helped drive @Beastiethe70 from Boulder to Santa Barbara....
... after 3 solid days of wrenching on the old beast.

 

[coldtaco]

Replaced the very old and tired original alternator (was running at 38 amps!) with a brand new 80 amp affair. Discovered the mounting bolt underneath had lost its nut somewhere in history, explained the strange vibration the unit had.

Is this for a 2H? Is this the internal regulator or external regulator?

 

[Greystroke]

The original alternator was from a 2h engine, however when we swapped in the 12ht I kept the old alt as the new engine didn't come with one. It was indeed internal regulated which made life easy.

 

[coldtaco]

The original alternator was from a 2h engine, however when we swapped in the 12ht I kept the old alt as the new engine didn't come with one. It was indeed internal regulated which made life easy.

thanks

 

[ey847Cordillera]

I had my mechanic install a new 24/12v converter. The PO had one that was not switched (and I think was causing my battery drain) and was not big enough for much, so I wanted to set this up better. My mechanic installed a constant duty solenoid switched to the ignition. He also fabricated a nice mounting bracket in front of the old battery, and a new 12v fusebox.

I wish I was handier with electrical and could do this myself, but glad I found a mechanic who is happy to do this kind of work.

 

[jblueridge]

I like seeing your converter in the engine bay.
I put mine up above the glove box. Not much airflow for mine.

 

[NanaMaru]

Son got his first Cruiser for his 5th birthday. I know it is the lesser 200 but it will have to do.

Also the 77 made a new friend!

 

[cruiserpilot]

^^Epic!! Some kind of removable roof on that one?! Very cool! J

 

[JimmyPrado]

This

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Took it up to the local ski hill. I borrowed a fat bike and did a loop on the Nordic Highway. I think I need to get me a fat bike now.

I love how I can fit a bike in the back w/out removing the wheel and there's room to spare. I still want to build a swing-out hitch, so I can put my bike rack on it and swing it out of the way.

 

[61Mk+]

Owyhee,

'I think i need to get me a fat bike now'? One addiction leads to another...

 

[61Mk+]

Owyhee, if you can provide any info on the 40 Series Troopie's roof, it would be appreciated.

 

[saw]

Hi,

decided to take this:

And turn her into this, and then sending her away...

And hopefully she will be just fine again Maybe even better than before!

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Owyhee, if you can provide any info on the 40 Series Troopie's roof, it would be appreciated.

Are you referring to the 45 series with the high roof in the post from @NanaMaru ?