Another TB42 to TD42 Conversion

[Andyh]

Ok so I've now had a couple of weeks for the dust settle.....

I have done about 1000ks in the truck since the conversion, still nothing in the way of 4wding, just running it in by a trip to the Nissan club property and then a gentle run up to Mt Matlock hoping to see some snow on Saturday...

Well although the truck motor is running really well the torque is amazing, it runs out of puff at 2800rpm and surges now and then, i have had this checked out by MTQ and it would appear that my pump is maxed out and on its last legs.
The pump was always a gamble as it was the only thing along with injectors i didnt rebuild / replace, it was always my intention to go bigger on the pump but this was intended to be after my house was built.

As my first real trip is in little over 10 days (off to Mt Skene) I will not have the confidence in the pump i have letting go (esp at altitude) so i have booked in to MTQ for a recon pump to be fitted next week, I am going 11mm boost compensated and hopefully looking for more power and torque at the rear wheels.

Anyway, as promised i will post up a short movie of the truck as soon as i am 100% happy with it, this will probably be some footage of it on my trip from Walhalla to Mt Useful across to Mt Skene in about 2 weeks.

In the meantime here at some last picys of the truck as it is atm..

Nissan club property 4th July 2015
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Mt Matlock (11th July 2015)
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[Winnie]

Hey mate, what is the cost on the pump reco? If you don't mind me asking...

[Andyh]

I was quoted 2.5k drive in drive out for the pump, its an exchange process, so they use the old pump core as a reco swap, thus taking about 1k off the total price of the 3.5k pump.....

Then it has to be fitted and re tuned on the dyno which is extra $$

[Punderhead]

Random question, tried searching, which clutch slave cylinder/pushrod did you use? I have in my head that they are different lenths.

Thanks!

[Ben-e-boy]

I was quoted 2.5k drive in drive out for the pump, its an exchange process, so they use the old pump core as a reco swap, thus taking about 1k off the total price of the 3.5k pump.....

Then it has to be fitted and re tuned on the dyno which is extra $$

That is expensive.. very expensive, have you shopped around?

[Andyh]

I just used the TB42 (Petrol) one clutch is working fine and i changed nothing, only put a Heavy Duty clutch in, that is it.

[Andyh]

Just thought id update the thread a bit..

I have now done about 2500k's on the diesel motor, everything is running great, i have now fitted an electronic fan controller on the radiator as the electronic fan was no longer connected as the diesel radiator has no sensor in it, i also fitted an additional 12v fan to keep things cool on them hot days ahead.

My 11mm pump is working good, im putting out about 540Nm torque and 115rwkw at 20psi boost and egts highest ive seen are 450 post turbo fully loaded putting my foot into it, im happy with that.. its nice an economical run as im getting around 650-700k per 95l tank.

Thinking i may well now add a fan to the intercooler just to try to cool the air a little more from the standard intercooler (even though it has been de-restricted)

Went up to Mt Skene Recently with the Nissan club and had a great time, so here is a link to the short movie i put together...

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=DspZPJ0YE5E

[BigRAWesty]

Hey mate. Did you do the rear main seal during the conversion

[Andyh]

Yes bud, had a full rebuild kit from Engines Australia and put a brand new one in .

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[Andyh]

Thought i would put a little more air in the motor after my ZD30 airbox plastic nissan junk developed a small intake leak.
Patroldocta Airbox... heaps more air flow, I have noticed the turbo spools a fair bit quicker and EGT dropped about 60degs...

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Next on the upgrade list is a better top mount intercooler and eventually 4" snorkel.
But my land just titled so this will all be next year now...

Done about 4000k on the motor now and am very happy with the torque and economy of the diesel...