Another TB42 to TD42 Conversion

[Andyh]

Agreed Rossco,
I went out last night put my fuel tank sender in and had a tidy up as i had tools everywhere.. Thats about it, I took some photos of the harness connectors as i need to go to jaycar today to see if i can get some mating parts. I did order some of JayDee Auto Cables in Bayswater that looked as though they were correct from the online catalog, but alas they were the wrong ones and as they didn't supply any pins or bungs for the plugs they did send me, which was really useful, so i cant even use the plugs supplied.

Ah well its Friday today so at least i can get a full day at it tomorrow, and with the assistance for a mate i hope to see some smoke, but im not going to hold my breath.. Still heaps to do.

Here is where i am at:

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[Andyh]

Unfortunately Jacar were no good, they have nothing n the way of automotive connectors, Narva and Autobahn are my last hope...

I need the male connector for the fuel cut solinoid, the fuel filter warning light, fuel tank sender (two pin) Glow plug lead connector and the tacho.... Any ideas where i can get these guys ?

[Dales300exc]

You are overthinking it. Just cut them off and put some water proof plugs on anything you want a plug on.

You wont find the plugs unless you find a loom.

[Andyh]

Yeah i guess your right dale, i was just kind of hoping to keep the factory plugs, but end of the day it doesn't really matter...

[Dales300exc]

If it was a full factory conversion yeh. But its not. Dont stress. Theres some nice waterproof plugs out there.

[Bloodyaussie]

I have an engine loom for a td42 but they are rare things and will be selling it soon.

[carsurgeons]

hey mate sounds like your going along ok there is a place called cooldrive, they have all sorts of connectors in there catalog and have branches all over aus. Also starter bolts are m12x1.75 x 35 under head length. sorry for the late info have been to busy to get near computer .wish i could have given info sooner.hope it all goes well.

[Andyh]

Again I had a fairly large weekend in the garage going through some of the wiring with the help of two very fine chaps, both Frank and Stuart were absolute life savers for me here, I know nothing about electrics only how to short things out and start fires, so I was kind of dependent on some additional knowledge here. I also managed, with the help of Frank get the starter motor fitted at last, I still could not find any bolts that fitted the thread, It may well be down to the holes being ever so slightly misaligned on the sandwich plate preventing the bolt going in, anyway, to overcome this we elected to use a bolt 1 size smaller with a nut being applied on the opposite end, the top one was a ball ache to get tight but we did it and the starter is now going nowhere.
The following has now all been done:

• Extended the Alternator wiring and plugged it in.
• Connected the starter motor
• Changed the Rev counter clock to the diesel one
• Wired up my Water in Diesel warning light
• Wired up the Rev counter and diesel pump fuel cut solenoid.
• Put in the glow circuit wires for the momentary switch
• Installed the Glow plug relay and hardwired the glow plugs.
• Installed my airbox
• Installed the exhaust down pipe
• Filled up with Oil & Water & Installed secondary battery tray
• Started to install my intake piping
• Cranked the engine over off the starter & it worked!

What’s left to do?

• Complete the Intake, intercooler and turbo plumbing
• Put in the fuel tank
• Connect the main fuel line to the lift pump plumbing
• Put diesel in the fuel tank and test the fuel gauge
• Install momentary switch into the dash & test the glow circuit
• Prime pump and bleed the fuel injection system
• Put one finger in one ear and with the other hand turn the key and see if it starts.

[Chappy]

How did you go with the fuel tank?

[Andyh]

Fuel tank is fitted. Had to remove the rear tow bar.. lol but its in now and tow bar refitted.
Haven't tested the gauge yet. Will get 20ltrs of diesel tomorrow and bleed the system.
Need some more turbo hoses and connectors i thunk autobahn is the best place .. any ideas..