MB (8th May 2024), MudRunnerTD (4th May 2024), PeeBee (4th May 2024)
Thats a great idea. Or @mudski join a Barra conversion group of FB and ask if anyone has a gearbox in the shed.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
What are the chances!
I replaced the fuel filter a while back and noticed the lift pump wasn't holding pressure anymore.
It would need a good 20 pumps if left sitting for the night.
Ok, easy, it has to be what I have just done. Check bleeder, check drain, check fuel filter, etc.
Everything looks fine. I took it off and on again multiple times.
I have never had a problem with my fuel pressure.
I just found this whilst waiting for Mia's school bus. That little tiny injector bleed return line looks to be the culprit.
What a perfect time for that to happen exactly the same time as I replace the filter!!!
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All good. I found a s/h box from a 2008 low 100thou on the clock box. George will be doing the r & r for me. Now I'm thinking do I get the Mark 10% overdrive reduction gear now, since I have saved over 2K. This would bring my revs at 100kph from 2450 to 2205rpm.
Hmmm.
MB (8th May 2024)
Mocked up with black tape, another Wacky MB concept
Not sure if I love it or hate it yet
Keen for your honest helpful thoughts prior to welding Team NP.com.au?
Certainly will keep I believe our pesky local Hills bugs from ram feeding into the airbox, open passenger side window for a Navi would be a lot more bearable too I imagine
The 30 degree downwards, slightly twisted final bend theory is for parked up outside/overnight camping torrential rains protection.
Have had previous plastic family GU wagon truckster ram head snorkels fill airboxes overnight and believe poor @Rossco ‘s GQ once did the same nearly hydro-locking his beast on morning startup
EDIT: Besides looking a little kooky, not powder coated yet Could the extra nearly say 800mm of 4” pipe potentially hinder its air intake? I’m only chasing 150rwkw again
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Last edited by MB; 8th May 2024 at 09:10 PM.
BrazilianY60 (8th May 2024), PeeBee (8th May 2024)
Looks good, the extra pipe length would add restrictions in the order of 4 decimal places - not an issue, clever about the drop end to keep the water out. I have never had a problem with my forward facing safari head, or maybe the water simply was very small and evaporated from bonnet heat?
MB (8th May 2024)
1997 Blue Nissan Patrol Y60 blacktop TD42 - Honey Badger (build thread)
2006 White Nissan Patrol Y61 TB45 - G-Unicorn (build thread)
1997 Red Suzuki Samurai Canvas Top SJ413 - Tatui
2005 White Toyota Landcruiser FZJ105 - Stormtrooper
MB (8th May 2024)
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