Another TB42 to TD42 Conversion

[threedogs]

Hi mate it probably wont be 14mm x 1.25 but
rather 14mm x 1.50 which is basically a spark plug thread
If you still have the OE hook on the front of the chassis try one of those bolts
I've never heard of 14mm x 1.25 being used on a patrol

[Andyh]

Thanks threedogs, i will give that a go... If they fit then i can go take the bolt to my bolt joint and get some..

[Andyh]

ok , so i have the info i need, for anyone interested...

TD42 Starter motor bolt size is - - - 12mm x 1.75mm pitch and 35 mm long ( from under the head )
Information courtesy of ATOC Auto Repairs 13 Temple Rd Belgrave South, 3160, Victoria, Australia

[Andyh]

Just a heads up people, The thread size quoted above is not correct, the bolts are indeed 12mm threads but the pitch is not 1.75mm i have no idea what pitch it is so i am just going to go to the bolt store on saturday and buy every version of a 12mm bolt there is sooner or later one will fit...

Anyway i was out in the garage again last night and got a fair bit done, no photos though sorry......

Picked up my 100amp Relay for the Manual glow circuit.
Fitted the air conditioning pump (Now needs to be re-gassed)
Fitted the fuel lines that run across the bulkhead
Fitted the fuel filter /lift pump
Fitted the fan assembly and Radiator
Drank 4 beers while working

More to follow as i will be back out there again tonight...

[Bloodyaussie]

I ended up putting my primer on the drivers side where it goes on the GU and there are even the threads there for it to bolt straight up as long as you have the GU bracket.. saves a bit of priming time as less distance to travel.

GQjett says he has a couple of bolts for the starter at his place but he is also in the North.... he is not sure of the thread but maybe get him to take some pics of the bolts.

I'll text him.

[Andyh]

Thanks BA, i have sent him an SMS..

[Bloodyaussie]

Has chappy got back to you yet?

As for the charcoal canister i removed all the fittings and lines under the bonnet but left the one that goes the length of the car.

[Andyh]

Yep, we had a bit of a chat yesterday via SMS, the bolt size is still not clear as the spare ones could not be located, GQjett kindly offered to remove one of his and measure it for me but i said thanks but no, i couldn't ask him to do that..

I did however get a small result from Nissan in Dandenong, the parts guy was helpful, unlike Franga, and although he could not tell me the size of the bolt (apparently its not identified on the microfiche) he could give me the part number and ordered me 5 (MOQ). They are at the store now but i cant get there til Saturday due to being locked in a box in the city.

On my way i am also going to get a couple of smaller pitch threaded 12mm bolts from the hardware store, just in case, i figure for the cost of the bolts, they may always be handy to have in the bolts box.

I headed back out there last night but as it was so cold i just lost all motivation and didn't get a great deal done to be honest, I fitted the radiator hoses and shroud, started to look at the airbox mods, drilled the holes to mount it, but i need a connector hose between the safari snorkel and the back of the airbox so couldn't bolt that in. I need fuel line and a few sundries to complete some of the bits i have to do, like pluming in the fuel lines to the pump, I need intake and intercooler hoses, hose clamps, I now know i need a new throttle cable as the LPG one is too long internally, unless there is another adjuster i haven't seen yet.

I think the cold blast got to me last night because it all got a bit difficult after an hour or two. Maybe i will find some more motivation today, but i am totally restricted what i can do because i cant get to any shops that sell the parts i need til the weekend... We may not see soot this weekend after all, i still have so much to do....

[Bloodyaussie]

I suffer from the cold to mate..... as for the throttle cable yes they are different and you cannot use your old one.

Sounds like you are chipping away and as long as you get a little done most days then you are moving forward.

[Rossco]

I remember when i did mine, there were some cooold nights in the shed in the middle of winter. But you may as well enjoy it, no point battling away for the sake of it, it's done when is done i reckon . . . . Sounds like its pretty close now