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Thread: mudnut's 'Old Trol' build thread.

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    Took a step back and removed the reducer and plug from the pre-heat system as I found that it was using more fuel. I will have to manufacture a some sort of plug that will fit properly.

    I have finished an engine stand with large enough wheels to handle the rough floors of my sheds. It is made of about 90% recycled material. Now, I'll buy some decent 12mm bolts for it and also make a temporary clean room so I can strip an engine I have bought from a wrecker.
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    After many complaints from passengers, especially in the third row, regarding the harshness of the ride with the 2" lift. I have fitted the standard springs and new rear shocks. It drives like a totally different beast, smooth and stable. I think the problem is the springs were meant for a TB42 with roof rack, sliders winch and rear drawers. The RB30 block and gearbox are a fair bit lighter than the TB.

    I will keep the lift, because I still want to set the Old Trol up as a tourer.
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    Made a vinyl sleeve to slip over the D/S visor to prevent sun damage to my ear.

    Simple to use: slide it back to fill the gap left by the visor. Slide it forward and clip up the visor as per normal.
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    Your an ideas man Craig. Good stuff!


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    Quote Originally Posted by mudnut View Post
    Made a vinyl sleeve to slip over the D/S visor to prevent sun damage to my ear.

    Simple to use: slide it back to fill the gap left by the visor. Slide it forward and clip up the visor as per normal.
    Funny, I drove a hyundai terrracan today and noticed it had these factory fitted. First time I've seen that and commented how good an idea that was, then you post up yours on same day! Nice work mate.

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    And here, I thought I was being original.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mudnut View Post
    And here, I thought I was being original.
    Was a hire car this terracan, and had been driving it for nearly two weeks and never noticed it. Today (well actually yesterday now) driving along my passenger noticed it and yep there they were on both visors. Gave us something to discuss through stark boring central QLD coalfield country. Apart from the grouse burgers we had in Emerald that was the highlight of our day haha!

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    Thanks to Mudski posting pics with his winch build today, I was reminded to order some Dyneema and a fairlead, so I can service my winch and fit the rope.

    I will weld a steel eye on the winch drum to secure the rope, and have another go at fixing the brake. I will also be able to move the number plate down onto a spring loaded hinged mount that covers the fairlead too.

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    Took the old steel cable off, and replaced it with some dyneema. Forgot how bloody heavy the steel cable is! Fitted the fairlead and used the winch to take the water tank off of its pad. A section of the concrete skirt cracked and allowed some rodents to tunnel under the tank.

    Using the dyneema is so much easier on the spine, and the winch doesn't run on as much either.
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    Finally got the engine swap done, due to the crankshaft being wrecked by a loose harmonic balancer bolt.

    Had the engine builder tune it today. Not bad for an RB30 with a stock carby.
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