What do I have? 40 newb

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Keep an eye out for an 81-84 h42/splitcase combo. No more leaks ever again after that.
 
Almost two weeks with no update. Just driving it. 500 miles on the swap now.

I worked on my fuel sender and have a halfway functional fuel gauge now. It at least reads the bottom half of the fuel tank now.

Also threw a quick coat of rattle bomb on the faded fender flares. Just lipstick on a rust bucket.

Early morning grocery / fuel run.

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Weekend trip report in my 200 thread.
clrussell

Thread 'Prebuilt 200 build'

As a few know I bought tampacruisers 2008 Landcruiser.

Until last night I had only sat in the front seat of a 200 one time, never driven one, never worked on one.

Coming from a heavily modified 100 series this thing is light years ahead.

Pre installed mods are (if I remember them all)
TJM front bumper
Kaymar rear bar
Slee sliders
Bud built stage 3 full aluminum skids
Nitro 4.88 gears
Harrop rear e-locker
LRA 24 gal aux fuel tank
Tough dog suspension
Rock warrior wheels and 285/70 nitto g2
Pedal commander

I bought it sight unseen and it’s everything it was supposed to be...
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I edge learned how to post words between pictures.
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As always the 40 was waiting on me when we got home, fired right up and put 20 miles on it. Back to daily duty tomorrow.

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rlong said:
Stop that! Your just trying to convert the heathens driving 40’s or 45’s..
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Each of my cruisers has its own experiences. I do believe the 200 is a phenomenal platform.

It’s a space ship compared to my 40.

I own both for a reason. And honestly drive the 40 more often. The 200 just gets drove further.
 
clrussell said:
Each of my cruisers has its own experiences. I do believe the 200 is a phenomenal platform.

It’s a space ship compared to my 40.

I own both for a reason. And honestly drive the 40 more often. The 200 just gets drove further.
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21 with 25k. Doesn’t see enough action. 👸 mobile. 100% alien technology compared to the 40 series LC. Once you learn to disregard the oil pressure gauge it’s a keeper 😉.
 
Busy. Singular word for life at the moment.

Something I have a love hate with. Time goes entirely to fast these days when you are “busy”.


Today is the first day I have sat down at “lunch” in 3-4 weeks. Go go go. Sitting in the sunshine watching the old dogs wonder around, finally slows down time for a few minutes.

The 40 hasn’t had a single thing done to it since I don’t remember when. Outside of fuel and driving it I haven’t done a thing. Which is great. I’m glad it’s working as it should. I do need to address the MAF issue, finish the skid plate, install the heater, start the weather strip project, finish the seat project, and take it on another adventure. Wishing it was Big Bend with @RevISK in early November. Too many irons in the fire currently and not even time in a week.

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clrussell said:
Busy. Singular word for life at the moment.

Something I have a love hate with. Time goes entirely to fast these days when you are “busy”.


Today is the first day I have sat down at “lunch” in 3-4 weeks. Go go go. Sitting in the sunshine watching the old dogs wonder around, finally slows down time for a few minutes.

The 40 hasn’t had a single thing done to it since I don’t remember when. Outside of fuel and driving it I haven’t done a thing. Which is great. I’m glad it’s working as it should. I do need to address the MAF issue, finish the skid plate, install the heater, start the weather strip project, finish the seat project, and take it on another adventure. Wishing it was Big Bend with @RevISK in early November. Too many irons in the fire currently and not even time in a week.

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I too have been too busy. I let my trans/t-case/clutch project flounder in the driveway because I was bouncing around the country for work. It stops today, I'll get some rest and wrap it up this weekend. This was all instigated for my BBNP trip with my boy. Still on track for Nov. 1 leave date.
 
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Just read through the whole thread today, congrats on seeing the project through and maintaining such an engaging thread.

LS swaps transform the vehicle, for better or worse depending who you ask.
I love the ease of drivability on mine now.
5.3, later long case h42 (uses a 60 series transmission mount under it with a custom made crossmember) and splitcase on 33s does everything with ease.

For the MAF issues, I don't know what style you have, but I had that issue for a while and found the plug wasn't fully seating in the sensor. Also location matters:

Optimal LS MAF Sensor Placement for Best Performance Optimal LS MAF Sensor Placement for Best Performance - https://share.google/mxWFVCfH0fidaCYbB
 
Augustiron said:
Just read through the whole thread today, congrats on seeing the project through and maintaining such an engaging thread.

LS swaps transform the vehicle, for better or worse depending who you ask.
I love the ease of drivability on mine now.
5.3, later long case h42 (uses a 60 series transmission mount under it with a custom made crossmember) and splitcase on 33s does everything with ease.

For the MAF issues, I don't know what style you have, but I had that issue for a while and found the plug wasn't fully seating in the sensor. Also location matters:

Optimal LS MAF Sensor Placement for Best Performance Optimal LS MAF Sensor Placement for Best Performance - https://share.google/mxWFVCfH0fidaCYbB
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The LS has definitely transformed the rig. I wish I had a split case transfer case. Maybe one day.

I’m actually using the factory GM air tube for an intake so the MAF is in the OEM location. I have a feeling it’ll be a simple repair when I sit down to work on it. Which I should soon.
 
@clrussell
You’re still invited.
With your new engine you could be here in a few less minutes.

Let’s go!
 
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