Monkeybucket III The TD42 project [Archive]

MB TD42

21st January 2018, 07:25 PM

Gday all,

Just joined up a week ago after buying a new project family wagon...This time I decided to go Nissan as I have always like the old Diesel patrols.

With a little luck Nissans 1990 TD42 GQ Patrol has landed in my driveway for a steal so its off to the research department for me and into the shop for the old girl. It only has 250,000kms on the clock and is in immaculate condition. Everything works except for the Odometer which only just stopped and seems to be a fairly basic fix. Cant find any rust except for on spot that has gone through on the rear top corner. Its only a pin hole that a bit of clever welding will fix.

The chassis is clean and no sign of decay on the front curves under the foot wells...suspension is all original except for the shocks so I will be giving her a rebuild and lift for its 27th Birthday. Found the Cable disconnect for the rear sway bar...First time I have encountered one of these...its all in working order.

I am installing Central locking and a remote immobiliser to give it a bit more appeal as the door locking barrels are a bit worn out so that is now on the cards.

And now for the first pics of the new rig...

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More pics to come

Avo

21st January 2018, 07:38 PM

can't wait to see the build process mate,heaps of reading and info here...just don't ask me.....

MB TD42

21st January 2018, 07:45 PM

Cheers Mate...its gonna take me forever to read the particulars so I think I will just stick to the manual pictures and get the tuning crap done by the pros. :cheers:

21st January 2018, 08:13 PM

Congrats mate, full grandpa spec td42, nice!

Yep they are renowned for odometers stopping, keeps them low ;)

Let the wallet empty!

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MB TD42

26th January 2018, 12:28 AM

Well the old Nissan genuine 15x7 rims are gone to a new home with about 30% tread still on the tyres. They have been replaced with a set of GU 17x8 Alloys wrapped in a set of highly aggressive 32inch highway tyres...lol
I have fitted a full length roof rack to mount the highlift jack and shovel to get me outa hardcore boggy trouble arising from pulling over to answer calls due to the outdated frills free sound system....
MBIII received a Central locking and immobilizer upgrade the other day which is a bit of a gimik for me as its the first time I have ever had it...
The rig now sits on a Tough dog 3 inch 300plus adjustable shock and suspension upgrade that required the replacement of a bent drag link and trailing arm. Must have traversed some high kerbing somewhere along the way...

Will post up an updated pic after a weekend on the sand. Enjoy the long weekend.

Clunk

26th January 2018, 03:00 AM

Photos or ot didn't happen

MB TD42

29th January 2018, 11:45 PM

Geez Clunk cant a man get some couch time...back to work just to get a break...lol

So we took of to Sandy cape just north of Jurien Bay...The rig did it all with ease...no right foot required for any of it.

In saying that on the highway...MB III doesn't like hills in its current state...head winds on the road home kept us under 90km/h on the 4th cog...Temps stayed fairly normal except when we hit the big long climbs. would creep up to 2/3rds but pretty much just sat around 1/3rd the rest of the drive on the stock temp gauge.

Next stop Tires and a repair the odi.

Up top at the memorial...
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Keeping the single battery charged...
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Down in front of the dune...
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On the front lawn after getting it home...
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Clunk

30th January 2018, 07:07 PM

Jolly good..... Took your bloody time didn't ya [emoji12]

Avo

30th January 2018, 11:12 PM

Jolly good..... Took your bloody time didn't ya [emoji12]

took him that long as his Mrs n kids didn't want to get out,usually a 3 day trip takes a month cause the old 76'er broke down,didn't realise the holiday was over

MB TD42

1st February 2018, 12:01 AM

Bloody boat anchor and the 2 lil bricks can cause me some troubles but eh...at least they dont cost me as much as the 76er does every year...lol

Got me Emu wings in the mail tday...no its not coz of the full moon...they are to replace the two rear windows... Black powdercoated ally flaps...
Just need a good hot day to install n set the sealant...

MB TD42

7th February 2018, 08:12 PM

Spent last weekend under the 76er replacing rear axle housing and swapping all the other crap over on to it should be able to get it on the market soon enough...

Aside from the must dos...Had some time Saturdee and Sundee arvo to complete the Emu wing install on the Patrol...glad I got the old window frame out...they rpretty much fell out...The usual bottom track totally rusted out...luckily no rust or damage to the body of the car.

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7th February 2018, 08:27 PM

Looks great mate! AB this is exactly also what your Q beast needs mate!

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Winnie

7th February 2018, 08:29 PM

Looks great mate! AB this is exactly also what your Q beast needs mate!

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MB TD42

7th February 2018, 08:35 PM

Heaps better access and not too high even with 3inches under her...You can get any powder coated color and glass is a bit more. Can also get plain ally finish if your gonna respray. took about an hour to do the frames then had to wait a day for em to set. Then another hour n half to fit the hinges and panels. pretty basic install after watching Youtube vids for tips.

MB TD42

13th March 2018, 08:22 PM

Got a chance to pull and overhaul the old Runva 11xp last weekend. Its now installed + winch cradle and Recovery bling...

MB TD42

13th March 2018, 08:30 PM

Took it out to get dirty with a pile of good mates and got some sexy shots...Julimar State forest WA

MB TD42

18th March 2018, 09:32 PM

Picked up a spare Steering blox today with a secondhand UHF for 120 bucks...Hoping to pick up some extractors and a 2.5inch zorst tmoro as well fo another 100...Holding off on the turbo until I can learn a little more and chat to a few pros about their views on boosting the 4.2 safely.

Got under the bonnet today to check the valve clearances as I am not too sure when it was last done...looks like it is ok...heated it up and followed the book...0.035 seems really tight but it was consistant across the rockers...well the ones I got rocking (dint get it all the way to 6)
Has anyone got any tips on winding the crank over from 1 to 6? I had trouble using the belt from power steering pump...it kept slipping...have to pull the fan and shroud out to do any better.

Gave the rocker cover a good clean out...twas a wee bit goowee.

19th March 2018, 06:04 PM

Bloody WA cars look sooooo much cleaner than ours...lol

Clunk

19th March 2018, 06:26 PM

Bloody WA cars look sooooo much cleaner than ours...lolNow that would depend on who's your looking at.......

MB TD42

19th March 2018, 10:46 PM

Bloody WA cars look sooooo much cleaner than ours...lol

Gets the blue merauder every time i take it out...washed every trip...still has only done summer tracks since I have had it so only dust and sand. Winter be comin :devilred:

MB TD42

26th April 2018, 06:19 PM

Well I go meself a set of extractors for 100 bux with a short pipe (will need to get new pipe done propper)
Welding / fixing up the flange on the Extractors and install them ready for a better (legal) 2 n half inch zorst.

Sounds mean...hope it keeps its note when I get a full length installed...

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MB TD42

30th May 2018, 08:10 PM

Ok ...so I effed off the dodgy short pipe n got a Manta 2 n half inch grafted to the extractors...Sound heaps better now but I can hear the hand brake again so compromise was had.
Took the Slug out to the local up in Mundaring in the rain on the weekend. Here's the Youtube thingy I put together...sound track might be a bit too much for yoll as its part of my 80s music collection...

https://youtu.be/YJ4uBHMVK9M

Here's some pics of the new Exhaust...set up so when the turbo becomes an option I will only need the dump pipe made up.

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And from the movie...Got my first dent...yep quarter chop added to the list ;)

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PeeBee

30th May 2018, 08:38 PM

Interesting mix of tracks for sure, Hated the music!

Woof

31st May 2018, 07:58 PM

Enjoyed the vid mate.........................music sucked:animierte-smil

31st May 2018, 08:09 PM

Don't worry about the old farts mate, old school Beastie boys, awesome!!!

But yeah I can relate to the over 70's comments of hearing the Patrol engines in vids. Don't hate me Doggy and Phil...lol

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PeeBee

31st May 2018, 08:28 PM

Clunk

31st May 2018, 08:45 PM

Ols farts eh???....ummmmm but with incredible memory capacity....Until Alzheimer's kicks in

MB TD42

5th June 2018, 02:24 PM

I must be an in betweener coz the furnature can feel there old teeth trying to leave listeneing to this and the NKOTB would laugh and wonder how they became so popular.

Got out to Logue Brook dam (Lake Brockman) for the annual Quaddrive 4wd club camp out.

Good weekend and peeps, perfect weather and great lamb cook up on the webber kettle that fed the hords.

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Top of Harvey dam ...Day trip
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Parked out at Hoffman mills
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MB TD42

19th June 2018, 08:49 PM

So I got a Safari snorkel for the Q and just waiting to get my hands on a GU airbox as the stock one is to closed up at the bottom...what was Nissan thinking?...
The closest box is in Bunbury which is 200km from mine so mite see it he will send it up with a mate next time they are down that way...ite even plan a trip down that way next month.

Should get me a bit more air until the pew pew gets the go ahead.

MB TD42

6th September 2018, 10:25 PM

Last weekend I installed the snorkel and rigged up a temp feed past the dodgy Pre cleaner as the bottom had fallen out...they seem such a bad design with a pinch point on the outlet. Was pleased with a bit more top end power going up a few hills and actually keeping my speed is a big plus...lol
Keen to see what a lil boost will do...just gotta sell the Navara first.

Cutting holes
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Hooked up on the outside
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Hooked up to the inside
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Bit of tubing to cut out the precleaner
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MB TD42

6th September 2018, 10:36 PM

Weekend out with the crew...

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6th September 2018, 11:03 PM

Where’s that MB mate, nice little creek there [emoji106]

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Plasnart

6th September 2018, 11:47 PM

Good turnout MBTD42. Nice to get some fresh air and share good times.

MB TD42

7th September 2018, 10:03 PM

Where’s that MB mate, nice little creek there [emoji106]

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They call it Petes farm out Toodyay way WA...Annual club meet

MB TD42

7th September 2018, 10:04 PM

Good turnout MBTD42. Nice to get some fresh air and share good times.

yeah its a good turn out every year...the owner put on the fire wood for a fee and takes us out around the property for sum awesome wheeling

MB TD42

12th September 2018, 12:22 PM

Manage to find a bit of time to clean up the old work lights, scratch up and respray...fitted them on the weekend...still got a pile of other LEDs in the shed from the last rig that need some work and wiring bus etc...I havn't worked out what I'm doing for switches yet...there is a marine panel with reset able fuses that has 4 switches in it...might fit that somewhere for the front. The first switch as on off for the lot and the other three to select the pattern.

Here is the start...enough to light up the track for slow night runs for now...Will get the 40 up on the roof once I work out where the wiring will go.
The steering box is starting to get a lil worse of a leak...lost about 100ml in one trip the other week...will have to swap it out before my trip up to Three Springs. Time to clean up the spare and bolt it in.

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MB TD42

12th September 2018, 01:03 PM

Gday again...

My old boy just offered me a TC26 turbo off a BJ74 Landcruiser...in good working order...wondering if it would mount to a turbo manifold off the TD42? Flange pin spacing is 70/80. Any ideas out there in the brains trust?

Pics of the unit...

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MB TD42

1st October 2018, 08:17 PM

Out in the shed a few weeks ago...
knocked up a new extendable rear light stand and spare wheel spacer...pushed the spare out 30mm (not rubbing any more) and got a couple of my cheapo lights bolted on.
pushed the wires through the existing barn door loom sleeve into the cavity...still need to hook it up once the aux lighting loom is complete.
Also fitted the old 40inch up on the roof...still not hooked up for same reason as before.

Been crook for a few weeks n pretty much no brain power for the whole time...starting to come back to life in the last couple of days. Had a CT scan n the doc recons I got fatty legions growing on my thinka...ones about 6mm round...told me not to stress...off to see a specialist next.

Also busted both my tail lights messing around on a night run a couple of weeks ago...one of me mates was legend enough to let me have a set of his...so thats sorted easy enough...think I will be cutting the top out of the bumperettes to stop it from happening again untill the quarters gets chopped n rear barred up.

Still nothing has been done inside the rig...will get to it soon enough.

Some pics of the progress...

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The GQ bumper fail...bad design indeed...
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MB TD42

3rd November 2018, 12:19 PM

Headed out with our club... Quaddrive 4wd club...embarked on some exploring of the Marrinup area around Dwellingup WA.
Was keen to check all the changes that had occurred over the years as I had not been back there for at least 8 years.
The weather wasnt the best but I managed to position the rig in a good spot to get a small roast on the fire for the family on day 2.
The place boasts free camp areas and a mountain bike trail straight from the camp grounds...there is a historic POW camp to explore but we didnt gget around to going in.
We managed to get all the rigs sunk in a muddy creek crossing while exploring some older trails, a couple of the others tried to find some iconic trails but couldnt pin point them even with GPS waypoints. We found some cool lil offshoots but only have moving footage of those.

All up a good weekend away with the family.

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MB TD42

9th January 2019, 01:43 PM

Beaching with the crew...no fish but a few recoveries in the soft sand...mostly tire pressure...my snatchy got to stretch a few times but mostly TRED work was successful...Fish creek hut and Moores hut along Coodamurrup beach and then out over Gardener river. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/103.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/104.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/105.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/106.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/107.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/108.jpg

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MB TD42

9th January 2019, 01:48 PM

Beach play n a spot of fishing out at Wilbinga reserve north of Perth...bit windy but a great evening out with the Quaddrive 4wd club.
No fish...too much weed but not the right kind...lol
Sunsets and beach recoveries...and a clamp kept popping on the 20psi 80series...http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/109.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/110.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/01/111.jpg

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MB TD42

10th January 2019, 02:39 PM

Installed the storage system into the back of the GQ a couple of weeks ago...managed to re use the old fridge/table slide, centered for balance...removable battery to slot in behind rear seat and electrical cavity to be installed above battery for easy access.

All materials are bolted down to existing GQ tie down points...all ply has been recycled from completed construction project from last year.

Slowly filling it out.774507745177452

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MB TD42

12th March 2019, 01:02 PM

Been a while....just got the GU rd28 4.6 ratio drive line in...stance is heaps better...flexing great on 3inch Tough dogs...snapped up a set of Nittos TG 35s from a mate n the beast is starting to grow...saving for barwork n quarter chop now...

Glam pics from Avos bday bash...http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/148.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/149.jpg

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MB TD42

24th March 2019, 08:53 PM

Got the pinion lining up...new bitshttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/280.jpg

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MB TD42

31st March 2019, 06:13 PM

Noticed the pressure under the bonbet when driving...sometimes lifts the bonnet and even seeps into the cab...cant be any good for the cooling system...figured its time to let some air out of the bonnet space...spent the morning opening the bonnet up...might stick a couple in the middle out front later...does the job well.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/339.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/340.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/341.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/03/342.jpg

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PeeBee

31st March 2019, 06:20 PM

I also run gills on my bonnet, bit smaller than yours but they certainly help to shed the under bonnet heat from what I have found, not as great an effect as I would have thought, but a help.

MB TD42

1st April 2019, 09:11 AM

Looking at an air dam under the radiator in the future...try pull more air through the front grill.
I also run gills on my bonnet, bit smaller than yours but they certainly help to shed the under bonnet heat from what I have found, not as great an effect as I would have thought, but a help.

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MB TD42

12th January 2020, 05:17 PM

Long time no show...how is everyone...hope your rigs are safe n sound...I hear ol man fire has been make some acquisitions lately...[emoji24].

Not so serious over ere in the West...in fact we got it good...until the bucket of bolts dropped a bearing in the Gearbox...[emoji2357]

Thought at first I had damaged the diff as the driveline kept locking up when I decelerated...went ahead and pulled the rear end apart and swapped the diff out to find no difference[emoji1787][emoji31] dad suggested we run the box on it's own without the tail shaft and soon we realised we were up for a bit more than some time in the driveway.

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We figured one of the bearings had failed in the GB so I set about chasing a donor box to replace what we had.

Soon picked up a stripped roller with a good GB still attached and a pile of other stuff I could flog off later to try get some cash back on the purchase.

Towed the 2 rigs up to me dads workshop...having a hoist makes everything easier...we dropped and cleaned up the donor box...dropped the stuffed box and replaced the main seal while the box was off...cleaned everything up and put it all back together in a weekend...not bad for a couple of armature Patrolers.

Got a visit by Avo and his young blood, our southwest legends. I recon he just wanted to show off the new wheels but we soon put him to work...his new Y62 was quite a nice lil beast...too many buttons for my liking though. Big thanks for the help though.

Chopped up some ding snag that Avo brought up with him and we cracked a few frothies to finish the day.

Got to drive my rig home tday...had to gut the locking hubs as the auto freewheel was jamming up on one side...going back to manual locking hubs me thinks. Found the retaining arms on the locking cog in the hub had sheared off...enough trouble for me to eff them off and go 90s spec.

Also replaced the rear bar a few months back...Will post up a better pic one day...

Catch yall later.
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Clunk

13th January 2020, 07:09 AM

Good work..... what's the roller bud? What condition are the drag link and tie bar ends like, panhard and bushes?

MB TD42

13th January 2020, 08:56 AM

Good work..... what's the roller bud? What condition are the drag link and tie bar ends like, panhard and bushes?Looks in pretty good condition...body is rusty as...chassis is clean. Has diffs and housings too.

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MB TD42

15th January 2020, 08:53 PM

Managed to get a set of manual hub locks off a local to replace my dodgy auto hubs...off a tojo owner at that...secret closet Nissan lubber me thinks...

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One was seized and the other had lost the ball out of the locking yoke. Salvaged a bearing ball out of an old bike that matched existing and had to grind and file down the center toggle and circlip to get it to turn smooth...must have sustained some damage as the circlip was binding hard with the toggle not allowing it to turn.

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Bit of filing, grinding, destroying bike parts, cleaning and careful reasembly and I got my front end turning again...

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Avo

15th January 2020, 09:09 PM

You touch your car a little too much me thinks

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MB TD42

15th January 2020, 09:13 PM

You touch your car a little too much me thinks

Sent from my SM-A205YN using TapatalkWell used cars break...

Those who do nothing wrong...do nothing.

Just have to make it to Jurien bay and back this weekend then she has s nap untill your birfdee.

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MB TD42

22nd January 2020, 02:57 PM

Down to the wire last week as one of the recon hubs had a crack but was able to get another pair to rebuild...

Took the rig out on the weekend to catch up with news from Perths northern beaches...ran well no more clunking and crunching...no more clicky hubs...

Simple Simon says that will do.

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MB TD42

8th April 2020, 08:00 PM

Well even though I have a new clutch booster and brake booster ready to be installed...and Im stuck at home coz symptoms caused a CV19 test to get me quarantine at home...

I have gone and done some work on the new family member instead...

Meet our secondhand roof topper tinny.
Came with its own roof rack.
Fully welded 12footer...
Finished off a new epoxy coating today.
Just waiting on new numbers and z couple of boxing kangaroo decals.

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We're all ere coz we ain't all there.

MB TD42

21st April 2020, 07:03 PM

Well I been thinking the clutch has been a little heavy since I have had the GQ so I spent some $$ on some spares.
2 new vacuum boosters...one for the clutch and one for me Brakes...

Ended up off work for the second time this month...bloody lung infection this time round...

Anyways...

Pulled the old clutch boosters out tday and replaced it...ended up just using silicone to seal the firewall from the elements.

Seems I have been driving with a faulty clutch booster...the clutch is almost non-existent under foot now...

This is going to need a bit of getting used to...
Have to sort the brake boosters next.

Looks like there is a bit of ruff stuff emerging from the joint above the booster as well that needs a scrub, treatment and re dress too...fun fun fun. What more can you want from an old bucket of bolts...

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MB TD42

1st May 2020, 02:31 PM

Been having trouble with the old TJM indicator lights so I gave em the flick...
Found some suitable LED replacements but they needed to be inset for a bit of protection.
Found a sheet of left over ally checker plate in the work ute and some rubber trim so I decided to make up some panels that would fit the new lights.
I think they came up alright...a bit shiny but it will do...now After looking at it for a while, I may have to line the center of the bar as well to match...lol
Also.may have noticed I chopped the hoops and scrubs off the bar...something a bit different...one of these days I will be able to get a custom bar made up how I want to replace it...or I may just make one.
Will be mounting rock lights on the corners one of these days...
Well thats another cheap as chips mod completed...savings will be spent on beer and fuel.
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MB TD42

22nd June 2020, 09:09 PM

Poor girl hasn't seen the tracks since March...been giving her a run every week but last week I noticed some clean areas on the fromt pumpkin...

Got down and had a look around...looks like a leak from the side of the fuel pump...
The lil inspection plate on the side is letting the fuel out...

Seems to be a common thing around the traps...anyone done the repair? As far as my knowledge bends I need to remove the small plate and replace an O-ring behind it...
Any other info would be a plus...

Cheers

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Avo

23rd June 2020, 08:00 PM

MB TD42

29th July 2020, 01:43 AM

Well I finally got under the rig last weekend...new O-ring in...no more leak...took it for a flog up the highway...still not leaking.

Hope to get her out in the rocks again soon.

Hope y'all staying outa trouble...best of luck in the East peeps.

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MB TD42

14th June 2022, 03:22 PM

Geez its been a while...couple of trips south to catch up with the usual suspects and a fair bit of work on the donk.

Had to park up the bucket of bolts due to a dicky starter...to many mud baths...had to replace it in the end...also a leak in the timing cover...thankfully the cooling fluid was coming out and not into the oil space.

Replaced the clutch and brake boosters but still I need to sort out the slave...it may be leaking air somewhere. Goes spongey after a bit then need to pop the bleed at the top to reset it every now and then.

New upgraded waterpump as the bearing in the old one shit itself...full clean out and reseal of timing gear cover and cavity.
Upgraded oil pump while I had the cover off...which now keeps the pressure up on idle when hot but had to replace the harmonic balancer due to roughing it up to pop the torque cone to get it off.

Pulled all the injectors...all 6 had cavitation and didn't pass 1200 without leaking or weeing everywhere...pretty sure they are sposed to pass 1450 or so ...snapped the return rail when doing the removal so had to replace it as well.

Retouqued and check all engine components and fixings then a full flush and service pack...

Runs like a proper tractor now...but clean n no leaks.

Was looking forward to running a few trips out this year but due to injury and illness I have been either working my ass off or stuck on the couch all year.

Ah well...such is life eh...

Did catch the crew for a camp out and salmon hunt but wasn't able to catch any...mind you the rest of em recon they caught a pile the next day while I was on my way back home. Just dandy.

Not much more to report except the bucket is just rusting away in the backyard in A1 mechanical condition. Needs some body work and a respray one day.

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Stropp

15th June 2022, 12:16 AM

She certainly sounds sweet now mate 👌

MB TD42

15th June 2022, 11:16 AM

Cheers Stropp,

Had a good time...still need to sort Clunk out for the battery loan.

Got some pics of some dodgy campers while we were there...and one pick of the illusive Ford mariner that Nahnah acquired. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/37.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/38.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/39.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/40.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/41.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/42.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/43.jpg

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Avo

16th June 2022, 08:40 PM

Fuck that ranger loves to get wet aye,who need wellies to catch marron

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MB TD42

20th June 2022, 03:19 PM

Fuck that ranger loves to get wet aye,who need wellies to catch marron

Sent from my SM-G780G using TapatalkHaha...pity they weren't about...should just opened the doors and chucked some chook pellets in there.

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Woof

25th June 2022, 07:49 PM

Great weekend, good to catch up with everyone

MB TD42

9th September 2022, 01:32 AM

Great weekend, good to catch up with everyoneSure was Doggy...the poor old Q hasn't moved since...still got the beach sand in it...lol

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Stropp

14th September 2022, 06:21 PM

Sure was Doggy...the poor old Q hasn't moved since...still got the beach sand in it...lol

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I just got back from down that way again, found they have opened the meerup campsite again 👍

MB TD42

11th November 2022, 01:51 PM

Well its been a while but I decided to pull the rear bar of and give it a spruce up...bit of a rub down, wash and then I used etch primer on the powder coating...topped it with black rust kill gloss...came up alright...just waiting for it to go hard...

Also dropped the trol down on some 33s on steel 16x8 neg 22 D hole rims. Looks a bit different but the NA will enjoy the extra torque when towing.

Poor thing hasn't seen the road since March due to me being ill...looking forward to getting it out again soon. Its almost Xmas and we need a break from suburban crawl.

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MB TD42

11th November 2022, 05:24 PM

All back on the bus...came up great...ran some more coats on the quarter chop as well...http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/11/19.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/11/20.jpg

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mudski

11th November 2022, 08:03 PM

Looks nice mate. Good job.

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MB TD42

12th November 2022, 05:49 PM

Decided while I was on a roll to finish off the colour match and coat the ally bar as well...just did a quick scrub and coat job as I want to eventually get a steel tube winch bar made to replace the old flimzee TJM ally one.

Hope to get something more solid on the front before next Xmas...lol...had some pretty shit luck up so far though.

Anywayz...this is how she used to look a few years ago...

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And here's how it came up...
up.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/11/22.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/11/23.jpg

MB TD42

15th March 2023, 07:10 PM

First time out in over 12 months...health is improving...ventured out for a lazy beech meet with South West crew...lonely GQ amongst the mix. Perfect day for it. Got to finally meet the clubs new born.

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Woof

17th March 2023, 08:16 PM

Great news to see you are out again and feeling better mate

MB TD42

17th March 2023, 08:57 PM

Great news to see you are out again and feeling better mateCheers mate...was hoping I could get down for the annual birfdee bash but still not working so coin has gone to bills etc...

Will catch yall as soon as I get what I deserve off these stingee insurance pricks.

Sick of moping round the home. I ain't a very good house wife...lol..pretty sure wife is hoping back to work soon.

Cheers all...catch ya when I'm seeing ya.

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MB TD42

18th April 2023, 03:53 PM

Took the Family out to the state forest last weekend. Kids wanted a family only camp out. Sick of waiting for all the inferior 4wd brands and models to catch up to us I guess.

Here is an Amateur film we put together of our weird ass crew out bush.

https://youtu.be/WhAbofS9_cw

Got a bit of rain overnight but the day was great.

Safe travels folks.

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MB TD42

18th July 2023, 06:33 PM

Hope your all well...

Update
I was getting a buzzing through the rig from the driveline last weekend after resetting the tappets had me scratching my head until I went to grease the rear uni joints...lol

They were looser than a James Street sex workers backside, so I ordered a pair... Uni joints that is...the others where to expensive.

Well I must say after stripping the tailshaft down I had seen machinery fairing better in people's paddocks.
Rust and mud was holding the diff end.
The top end wasn't too bad but I stripped it out as well.

Pics of the job below. Not one of my favourite jobs but still got it sorted.

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