What did you do to your Patrol today!

[Avo]

I recently bought a roadsafe product....after 4 weeks of asking for clear instructions I give up....

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[MB]

Cleared some space/mess today so I could properly (face to face) introduce old Grandpa GQ to his new donor GU Shed Queen both soon to be swapping highway <>track roles.
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Golden Gramps is booked in early February for some 2” spring work with 3” shocks for preferred down travel and all his rods/arms are getting upgraded to 21st century weaponry.
First things first, need to swap across the 35’s before any of that work is done and final balance/alignment mid February.
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Gained 40mm today testing out a theory as to try and keep him looking somewhat to 35 year old spec and OEM flares/mud flaps in place.
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Have struggled to find anyone to roll the guards properly so opted for the cut & fold method learnt on here from others kind sharing. (Multi-Tool seemed to keep the heat down nicely versus a grinder)
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Stripped off all the rusty old steel support brackets for the OEM mud flaps.
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Tek-Screws are only temporary before I remove all and paint/ nutsert-rivnut.
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A whisker more panel beating required before final rustproofing to take the kink out of the line but happy enough for now, hopefully no 35” lugs clip at full lock descending is the aim of the game here [emoji106]
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[MB]

Started mucking around with a new slider theory seen on Youtubey from Yanks and their Jeepies using 6” x 2” RHS (150mm x 50mm :-)
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Looking to add an Aussie twist to it also of 22.5 degrees and also adding internal baffles for added strength and to stop my spare/emergency engine oil and gear oil either side sloshing around down there is the current wacky plan [emoji12][emoji106]
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[Winnie]

Cleared some space/mess today so I could properly (face to face) introduce old Grandpa GQ to his new donor GU Shed Queen both soon to be swapping highway <>track roles.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/112.jpg
Golden Gramps is booked in early February for some 2” spring work with 3” shocks for preferred down travel and all his rods/arms are getting upgraded to 21st century weaponry.
First things first, need to swap across the 35’s before any of that work is done and final balance/alignment mid February.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/113.jpg
Gained 40mm today testing out a theory as to try and keep him looking somewhat to 35 year old spec and OEM flares/mud flaps in place.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/114.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/115.jpg
Have struggled to find anyone to roll the guards properly so opted for the cut & fold method learnt on here from others kind sharing. (Multi-Tool seemed to keep the heat down nicely versus a grinder)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/116.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/117.jpg
Stripped off all the rusty old steel support brackets for the OEM mud flaps.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/118.jpg
Tek-Screws are only temporary before I remove all and paint/ nutsert-rivnut.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/119.jpg
A whisker more panel beating required before final rustproofing to take the kink out of the line but happy enough for now, hopefully no 35” lugs clip at full lock descending is the aim of the game here [emoji106]
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[mudski]

Yeah I must admit I cringed when I saw the pics on MB hacking at the golden oldie...

[MB]

Me too sadly on the very first cut Mudski Mate [emoji23]!
In fairness, he’s retired from work now and really wants to see some beautiful untouched country before his time is up....bucket list adventures whispered [emoji106]
Good Vic-Roads news read from Jaysee Mate here today though, if Gramps TD42 ticker ever does give up, he’s still eligible for an LS1-2 or 3 or X transplant under the new pre 2002 emissions rulings I believe [emoji23][emoji1696][emoji106]



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[mudski]

Me too sadly on the very first cut Mudski Mate [emoji23]!
In fairness, he’s retired from work now and really wants to see some beautiful untouched country before his time is up....bucket list adventures whispered [emoji106]
Good Vic-Roads news read from Jaysee Mate here today though, if Gramps TD42 ticker ever does give up, he’s still eligible for an LS1-2 or 3 or X transplant under the new pre 2002 emissions rulings I believe [emoji23][emoji1696][emoji106]



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Yeah I couldn't have done it to that grand old girl...

[MB]

He isn’t as showroom Grand as some of my previous pictures may have displayed over time Brother Mark but amazingly work faithful [emoji123][emoji106]
Front left guard was unfortunately stoved in a few years ago by an unruly Arab X of which your eldest may or may not be saddling up on tomorrow [emoji51]


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[MB]

Apologies Team, cannot find a suitable scrub thread for mirrors....GQ and or GU.
Current GQ build are concerned about OEM I think farm spec door panel mounted mirrors damage and quick scrub knock-ability [emoji51]
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Crazily enough the GU’s Pre-Towing Life Clearviews have handled a serious scrub flogging and do have fast ease of pre-reset found.
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Besides the standard old GQ Wagon/Navara D20 woeful vision mirrors only nuffy known is there any other possible/hopefully solutions or advice GQ Legends ?[emoji1696][emoji106]



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[Winnie]

Do a quick google search but apparently the 79 series landruiser Clearview will directly bolt onto your doors with minimal modifications.
I have got the GU mirrors bolted to my GQ but I have different doors with the electric mirrors. Love em! Can see the whole world behind me.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/146.jpg

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[Winnie]

My own quick google search showed that "ocam" are doing their own GQ towing mirrors.
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[MB]

I LOVE This Forum, Cheers Chrisso Mate!!!!


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[mudski]

Do a quick google search but apparently the 79 series landruiser Clearview will directly bolt onto your doors with minimal modifications.
I have got the GU mirrors bolted to my GQ but I have different doors with the electric mirrors. Love em! Can see the whole world behind me.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/146.jpg

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Have you seen the latest design Clearviews? Not sure if I like them. But they don’t sit out as far as the first Gen mirrors when not extended, and apparently go further out when extended.


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[MB]

Unfortunately I haven’t yet Mudski Mate!Excited potential though, linky any chance for a GQ Grandpa Plodder Modification [emoji120][emoji123][emoji106]


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[Winnie]

Have you seen the latest design Clearviews? Not sure if I like them. But they don’t sit out as far as the first Gen mirrors when not extended, and apparently go further out when extended.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah they look heaps better I reckon

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[Winnie]

Unfortunately I haven’t yet Mudski Mate!Excited potential though, linky any chance for a GQ Grandpa Plodder Modification [emoji120][emoji123][emoji106]


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You could make the 79 series mirrors work but if it were me I would just buy the purpose made and designed ocam versions. They weren't available when I did mine.

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[jack]

Plenty of knockoff Clearview copies on eBay, I bought a set for $249. Bolt straight on and plug straight into the wiring harness.
Great vision and don’t shudder when an oncoming BDouble passes you on a country road. Easy to fold in flat for tight spots.

[Winnie]

Plenty of knockoff Clearview copies on eBay, I bought a set for $249. Bolt straight on and plug straight into the wiring harness.
Great vision and don’t shudder when an oncoming BDouble passes you on a country road. Easy to fold in flat for tight spots.I used the knock offs as well. They are great now but I did have to go through 3 sets to get a good one. The others would blow in when driving at highway speeds.

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[MB]

Bloody union turned up....down tools son, 35C and climbing, too hot for tin shed welding [emoji23]
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Brackets should be strong enough, would’ve been a shipload easier just welding tapped plates to the chassis but trying to keep away from having to pay an engineer to sign off [emoji1696][emoji120]
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[Mickhead]

Made a 5mm polycarb cover for the solar panel so I dont mickhead it when I put a canoe or other stuff on the roof rack 🤪😀82829

[mudski]

Made a 5mm polycarb cover for the solar panel so I dont mickhead it when I put a canoe or other stuff on the roof rack [emoji2957][emoji3]82829

Nice. Can you make one for me now? [emoji3] I’ve had a 100w panel on my rack for probably 4 years now and have managed not to break it. Even with firewood being thrown on top.


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[Rossco]

Made a 5mm polycarb cover for the solar panel so I dont mickhead it when I put a canoe or other stuff on the roof rack [emoji2957][emoji3]82829Wow looks really nicely done [emoji108][emoji106]

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[MB]

Tacked the first gullwing thingy deflection piece into place for the wider KM2’s getting pinched off the GU ute.
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Happy I’ll still have a flat/level traction pad footing area for climbing up onto the back of the GQ ute now.
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Strengthening ribs (oil storage baffles) are next on the agenda, they’re getting heavier day by day, PeeBee you’d be proud of me growing GVM here Mate! [emoji23]
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[PeeBee]

Very impressive @MB, looks quite robust and a great profile idea to give that glancing function. Can't wrap my mind around the oil reservoir or storage area just yet - are the oil containers to slide inside the 150x40 RHS or be a boxy compartment on the rails but outside the line of carnage? Just need the electric fence installed to keep that brute off the side panels and you are totally ready!! You are chasing 3940 for the win.

[MB]

Cheers Philstar Mate!
I’m over carrying this big cumbersome greasy 10L emergency sump jug taking up too much space in the toolbox.
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Wacky concept is to carry in the baffled 150x50 RHS sliders moving forward.
Wrong bolts pictured below but hopefully gives the wacky idea.
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Rough calculations should be able to carry 11L of TD42 sump oil on the drivers side main slider & the same volume of gear oil on the passengers side.
Haven’t calculated the wings each side yet but should hopefully fit enough full concentrate radiator coolant shared between both wings to mix up 50/50 from my water jerry cans if in an unfortunate radiator dump damage situation [emoji51]


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[Winnie]

You are one crazy MoFo MB. It is a brilliant idea though.

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[MB]

Not really my idea though Chrisso Mate, have watched way too many episodes of ‘Narcos’ on ‘Netflix’ lately [emoji12]
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[PeeBee]

Cheers Philstar Mate!
I’m over carrying this big cumbersome greasy 10L emergency sump jug taking up too much space in the toolbox.
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Wacky concept is to carry in the baffled 150x50 RHS sliders moving forward.
Wrong bolts pictured below but hopefully gives the wacky idea.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/171.jpg
Rough calculations should be able to carry 11L of TD42 sump oil on the drivers side main slider & the same volume of gear oil on the passengers side.
Haven’t calculated the wings each side yet but should hopefully fit enough full concentrate radiator coolant shared between both wings to mix up 50/50 from my water jerry cans if in an unfortunate radiator dump damage situation [emoji51]


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So, how does it get into the engine or diff or radiator without a container, that it comes in one to begin with? Are you looking at a coke bottle or something to fill and transfer? Clever use of typically dead space, have heard comp trucks using rollbars for air reservoirs but not this idea. Very little chance of leaks also based on your construction. Good one.

[MB]

There’s always more than one way to skin a feral cat Mate [emoji23]
The MB 2000 series have various applications:
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Diff oil funnel tube is great over winter when shits thick dribbling, may not work so well on your rear diff wagon, utes....front <>back = sweet [emoji106][emoji106]
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[MB]

Decided tonight to go back to the old ‘K.I.S.S’ methodology for reliability on this GQ build:
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100psi onboard adjustable on-air coil replacement bellows have served the Fat GU Beast very well with instant anti-tree leaning damage saving over the years [emoji23]
Back to 60psi potential Kevlar socked inner coil bags this time around and a shipload less piping/leakage worries needed too[emoji106][emoji106]
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Won’t be as soft/comfy but it’s all relative to a pre-millennium GQ [emoji23]



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[mudski]

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Won’t be as soft/comfy but it’s all relative to a pre-millennium GQ [emoji23]

Is that gauge a permanent fixture?

[MB]

That was the wacky plan to be able to check coil bags psi each side without a tyre gauge. Any recommendations for a decent pair of bullet proof outdoor gauges Mate?


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[mudski]

That was the wacky plan to be able to check coil bags psi each side without a tyre gauge. Any recommendations for a decent pair of bullet proof outdoor gauges Mate?


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Yeah I was gonna say mate. That gauge will last 5 minutes. Then you'll have no air. If it were me. Get some decent steel braided air lines made up to fit where the gauge is sitting in your pic. Then either run the new line up to a gauge out of the way, or plumb it into a gauge in the cab. The latter is what I would do, then you can keep an eye on the gauge whilst surfing the whoopdies of the VHC.

[MB]

Cheers Mate! Have to agree it was great fun watching the heavy GU utes full on-air bellow gauges incab on the whoopdies [emoji23] [emoji106]
Quite handy too for chassis protection as you could really visualise the strain she was going through sometimes witnessed massive 60-100psi fluctuations side to side out there fully loaded.
Should be ok this time around as the little GQ has been weighed up for some Dobinson rear variable coils of 50mm lift and a 200kg constant load rating with the inner coil bags only as ride levelling backup this time around.
Shouldn’t need to watch the gauges so fiercely and they’ll hopefully run below 5psi most times unless highway towing or a quick external top up if hauling firewood back to camp out there [emoji1696][emoji106]



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[PeeBee]

Cheers Mate! Have to agree it was great fun watching the heavy GU utes full on-air bellow gauges incab on the whoopdies [emoji23] [emoji106]
Quite handy too for chassis protection as you could really visualise the strain she was going through sometimes witnessed massive 60-100psi fluctuations side to side out there fully loaded.
Should be ok this time around as the little GQ has been weighed up for some Dobinson rear variable coils of 50mm lift and a 200kg constant load rating with the inner coil bags only as ride levelling backup this time around.
Shouldn’t need to watch the gauges so fiercely and they’ll hopefully run below 5psi most times unless highway towing or a quick external top up if hauling firewood back to camp out there [emoji1696][emoji106]



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@MB, the air lines are imperial, 1/4" from memory, not as readily avail as the metric stuff and from experience 4 times the price. I would get a 6m length and a couple of in-line joiners as well.(let me know if you cannot get the joiners as I have a few here you can grab.)I run my airbags inside 3/8 clear/reinforced airline as well. The gauges have never worked for me in-cabin as the bend radiuses to the gauge and from the air bags, plus the flexing, I found the hoses came loose and leaked over time behind the gauge. I think if I go this way in the future I will go this electronic gauges instead of the mechanical. Regards the location and use of that gauge, look, if you protect it it and maybe relocate it out of any line of fire or foot thumping, tree bashing, it will be fine. Focus for me would be the bending of the airline and as mudski suggests a hose will be better than a plastic line, but saying that, there are 100,000's of air locker installations out there running 5mm airline in very severe locations without issue i would say. Protec the line and the gauge and the little cheapie will do the job - they are an industrial application gauge and you don't need oil filled for this application, and accuracy is not a priority. Vehicle is coming along well it looks, going to be well set up for the battle.

[Winnie]

Do you really need in cab gauges for airbags? Thought you said KISS

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[MB]

Must’ve misled youz with my dribble again, definitely not putting in cab gauges in again, trying to keep inside as OEM as possible too, no pillar pod this time etc....


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[MB]

FWIW: Have had 30psi max inner coil bags in the family GU wagon for years towing varying weight lunging forward horses and many a half gnarly off-road adventure shared too.
Was a most simple KISS wagon standard install with the two rear air valves routed up to each underside of the steel Kaymar rear bar.
It only ever had one failure on the rear left plastic line down on Climies Track Tasmania where the exhaust was kindly redirected upwards and burnt through a loose line [emoji51]
Pain the arse well protected valve location though as you have to climb underneath to check how things are going.
FWIW-2: Amazing how much airbags psi changes throughout even a short weekend in the high country areas ranging from 140m - 1,400m ASL trekking [emoji106]


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[MB]

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You could make the 79 series mirrors work but if it were me I would just buy the purpose made and designed ocam versions. They weren't available when I did mine.

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Thanks again for the lead Chrisso Legend!
Spoke to a lovely young helpful lady at Ocam late last week and today....free delivery to work as I was in no rush [emoji106][emoji106]
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First impressions so far, they appear extremely well heavy cast, certainly a stronger contour mounting design from the old farm spec mirrors I was truly worried about peeling the door panel open if ever clipped.
Bottom holes unfortunately didn’t line up, no big problem and no doubt the old farm doors issue and not Ocam’s.
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Again not Ocam’s design problem but I will deliberately look to voiding my warranty by delving deep inside their folding mechanism to hopefully achieve an easy extra 10-15 degrees off their OEM bump stops for gnarlier track needs/wants [emoji23]
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Standard driving position is an incredibly strong ‘lock/click’ can honestly say I’ve never passed a Road Train wild enough to flop these rippers back IMHO[emoji106][emoji106]
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[nissannewby]

You could keep it simple from a plumbing point of view and use a cheap tpms as an in cab gauge for your airbags. No lines required just give the tpms reciever unit ignition power.

[MB]

Absolutely love that idea thanks Mat Mate!
I did have to look up the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System acronym at first I must admit [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

You could keep it simple from a plumbing point of view and use a cheap tpms as an in cab gauge for your airbags. No lines required just give the tpms reciever unit ignition power.

good to see you in the pages mate. Yes i agree, i did think that the other day MB when you first posted. as long as you can get the TPM into the line then it would be simple enough. I assume you are not looking to pump up or adjust on the fly then it is basic. Would not be that hard either way though surely.

[MB]

Certainly not wanting/needing to pump up on the fly again GQ this time Daz Mate!
Since Mat’s simply brilliant intervention I’ll kindly ask Phil’s team at the 4WD Shed if they can position the standard valves either side roughly off my nuffy slider top tray 45 degree brackets.
TPMS caps on there after and all should be stealthy sweet indoors thanks please orificer [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[PeeBee]

Took the truck down to Dobinsons for new rear springs 2 weeks ago and on the way down the water detector light flickered, and when coming home it was running rough at idle. Decided to swap out the two filters in the fuel line. So, got them out and replaced in about an hour,(no water evident, fuel clean and clear) then 7 hrs later got the truck running. Would not start, cranked but no go. So started at the lift pump and up to the IP, and out the other side to the fuel return line at the tank. There was a blockage of some sort. Long story short, the IP solenoid valve 12V supply was flickering then dropped to zero. Checked fuse on the main engine control circuit, all good - one of them powers the solenoid. Anyway, ran a 12V jumper from the battery POS to the solenoid and off she fired. . Initially I thought I had a fuel line kink or similar, but at least I know for sure the hoses are kink free. So, happy to some degree at least it isn't something major, but now more electrical tracing to sort this one out. I head back to the mine Wed morning so for now the problem can sit until i get back.

Also bought one of the bent adjust rear diff control arms to get a bit of clearance over the belly tank - might throw that in tomorrow as a reward for todays jink around.

[mudski]

Took the truck down to Dobinsons for new rear springs 2 weeks ago and on the way down the water detector light flickered, and when coming home it was running rough at idle. Decided to swap out the two filters in the fuel line. So, got them out and replaced in about an hour,(no water evident, fuel clean and clear) then 7 hrs later got the truck running. Would not start, cranked but no go. So started at the lift pump and up to the IP, and out the other side to the fuel return line at the tank. There was a blockage of some sort. Long story short, the IP solenoid valve 12V supply was flickering then dropped to zero. Checked fuse on the main engine control circuit, all good - one of them powers the solenoid. Anyway, ran a 12V jumper from the battery POS to the solenoid and off she fired. . Initially I thought I had a fuel line kink or similar, but at least I know for sure the hoses are kink free. So, happy to some degree at least it isn't something major, but now more electrical tracing to sort this one out. I head back to the mine Wed morning so for now the problem can sit until i get back.

Also bought one of the bent adjust rear diff control arms to get a bit of clearance over the belly tank - might throw that in tomorrow as a reward for todays jink around.

Electrical gremlins are fun hey Phil...

[PeeBee]

Electrical gremlins are fun hey Phil...

I am well used to them as generally I generate them! This one however looks like something in the Brunswick loom splice. i will think it thru - either leave it like it is with a simple jumper, or dig into it and resolve. If i don't fix it, the turbo timer won't work, and its probably not roadworthy either as I can't turn it off with the key? Its got to be simple, just well hidden at the moment and my mind is not in the space to sort it right now.

[MB]

Decided to inspect the old highway GQ’s snorkel and entire air intake system for potential water intake on future river crossings.
Bloody glad I did, the stupid snorkel design doesn’t even connect to the OEM dust catcher guard thingy.
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Wasn’t impressed either with the amount of daylight that can be seen through almost every joint on the whole OEM airbox.
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Bugger it all off I decided and got to grinding off the plastic snorkel flange and blasted a hole big enough for a 4” elbow to pass through.
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Shifted and rerouted the vacuum system back towards the firewall and re bolted the radiator overflow bottle rearwards back into the OEM vacuum position.
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Ratting through my pile of shed junk found the old whopping Donaldson cannister filter from the 6.5 Chev GU original purchase days before its Millweld upgrades.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/219.jpg
Should hopefully do the trick and only cost 2 x new silicone elbows to the little Safari turbo below and a 180 degree silicone bend, all other bits were hoarded perfectly over the years [emoji23][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Is there enough room to take the lid off the new air housing to inspect the element?


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[MB]

Heaps thanks for double checking Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
Did stress myself to near death all afternoon though testing/testing exactly that [emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

Bugger @MB, I sent all those air filter elements back to BD with the junk from the vee belt to serpy conversion on the basis neither of us would need that size again. Just hate that! I guess it was a fair swap for an IP though!!!

[MB]

All good mate, me no complain either Legend [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Found a great use for the OEM airbox real estate freed up now [emoji106]
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TD42’s aren’t Kettles, they are the perfect pastry Ovens.....deliciously crispy too [emoji106][emoji106]
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[MB]

Good Morning mudski Mate!
When time permits can I pretty please pester your good self for some Donaldson truck experience/advice here [emoji120]
This cannister appears to be missing a rubber sealant ring:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/1.jpg
Checked another bigger Donaldson on the diesel generator and it definitely has one:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/2.jpg
Problem I’m having is trying to track down a part number and or if this model even was released with one?
End cap is a P103113 (8”) and I’ve found the part number for the twisted clamp I’ll need to replace too P003951 I believe.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/3.jpg
Any advice or a known nearby rep I could possibly get in touch with would be greatly appreciated Mate [emoji106][emoji106]



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[mudnut]

If all else fails, cut up an old inner tube to fit.

[MB]

That’s not a bad idea at all thanks Craig Mate, will default to that if needed [emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Good Morning mudski Mate!
When time permits can I pretty please pester your good self for some Donaldson truck experience/advice here [emoji120]
This cannister appears to be missing a rubber sealant ring:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/1.jpg
Checked another bigger Donaldson on the diesel generator and it definitely has one:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/2.jpg
Problem I’m having is trying to track down a part number and or if this model even was released with one?
End cap is a P103113 (8”) and I’ve found the part number for the twisted clamp I’ll need to replace too P003951 I believe.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/3.jpg
Any advice or a known nearby rep I could possibly get in touch with would be greatly appreciated Mate [emoji106][emoji106]



Hi Mark.
I just checked, This is an FWA Cyclopac housing, now obsolete. On the parts listing, there is no lid gasket, there is for the larger FWA housings, but not for this one. This housing is reverse flow too, meaning air goes in the end and out the side. All other housings are opposite. The clamp is NIL stock at Donaldson. They are due late Feb. Replacement filters P182054 is Nil also, but we stock the Fleetguard variant here, AF409KM...
One concern mate, air flow. According to my book, air flow on this housing is 202 CFM, my air flow calculations for the stock N/a TD42 is 265CFM. Whack a turbo on it and it jumps to over 800.

[PeeBee]

Hi Mark.
I just checked, This is an FWA Cyclopac housing, now obsolete. On the parts listing, there is no lid gasket, there is for the larger FWA housings, but not for this one. This housing is reverse flow too, meaning air goes in the end and out the side. All other housings are opposite. The clamp is NIL stock at Donaldson. They are due late Feb. Replacement filters P182054 is Nil also, but we stock the Fleetguard variant here, AF409KM...
One concern mate, air flow. According to my book, air flow on this housing is 202 CFM, my air flow calculations for the stock N/a TD42 is 265CFM. Whack a turbo on it and it jumps to over 800.

Interesting numbers mudski, as this is the standard unit supplied for the 6.5 Brunswick conversions, would be well under done.

[mudski]

Interesting numbers mudski, as this is the standard unit supplied for the 6.5 Brunswick conversions, would be well under done.

From a quick googly search on engine specs, my results show 351cfm is required for a N/A model. There is different types or models of this engine so that may vary.


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[MB]

Thanks Mark!
I’m dearly hoping I’ve accidentally confused the query with possibly the wrong part numbers given above.
Hoping if you’re still at work you could kindly check the cfm rating for me on the Baldwin filter element pictured below that was last changed over time n the Chev before complete removal.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/4.jpg
The main body of the Donaldson can is also 300mm long + its end cap (crap collector) length of 75mm all in 8” diameter.
The incoming air on this old model definitely comes in from the side so that all the large particles cyclone their way to the cap and all finer filtered air heads off to the engine down the centre of the filter element and out the end as far as I can guesstimate its design?


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[mudski]

Thanks Mark!
I’m dearly hoping I’ve accidentally confused the query with possibly the wrong part numbers given above.
Hoping if you’re still at work you could kindly check the cfm rating for me on the Baldwin filter element pictured below that was last changed over time n the Chev before complete removal.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/4.jpg
The main body of the Donaldson can is also 300mm long + its end cap (crap collector) length of 75mm all in 8” diameter.
The incoming air on this old model definitely comes in from the side so that all the large particles cyclone their way to the cap and all finer filtered air heads off to the engine down the centre of the filter element and out the end as far as I can guesstimate its design?


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That Baldwin filter is the same as what should be in there. Flow is not measured using the element, its measured by housing design, or type. I did find another different housing that uses the clamp and filter, this uses the conventional flow, air in the side and out the end, but the lid have a rubber vacuator valve on it. The lids can be swapped around so your housing possibly could be this too. Flow rates are similar also.

[MB]

Thanks again Mark, I totally understand your helpful cautionary advice above now Mate!
Have just sent myself near blind reading the entire Donaldson Selection PDF on a tiny iphone screen [emoji23]
Good news is I finally found the FRG Style A series new models that replaced my old FHG series believed is what I had hoarded in the shed.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/5.jpg
Bad news for the GQ build I fear is that the new and improved FRG model G080585 that suits all old dimensions measured is only still rated at 258 cfm [emoji51]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/6.jpg
I’m only running 10psi on the pissy little GQ Safari turbo but even a pressure ratio increase of between 1.5 <>2.0 above a naturally aspirated TD42 of 265cfm you kindly educated would appear I’m way out of the ballpark [emoji22]
No bloody wonder the old 6.5 Chev started properly stretching its legs after Millweld ripped off this Donaldson and kindly customised a 4” snorkel/airbox system back in the day [emoji106][emoji106]
Really Appreciated Mr Mark [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

I’m officially desperate now for some GQ TD42T airbox purchase advice pretty please folks [emoji120]
Having queried another Millweld system install again a few weeks ago was unfortunately informed of a supply delay until well after my upcoming planned trip departure [emoji51]
Is there any and all other durable TD42T aftermarket suited brands out there that can please be suggested so I can ring around for availability tomorrow [emoji1696][emoji120]


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[nissannewby]

Anything that runs an LS panel filter is worlds ahead of the 6.5 supplied junk.

RadiusFab do one at around $600.

CMS performance in seaford stocks a black mamba branded item.

Roadrunner also advertise the black mamba unit.

[Rossco]

What about the original box, will that still work or not an option anymore ? ?

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[MB]

Thanks Mat, Appreciated Mate!


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[Winnie]

I’m officially desperate now for some GQ TD42T airbox purchase advice pretty please folks [emoji120]
Having queried another Millweld system install again a few weeks ago was unfortunately informed of a supply delay until well after my upcoming planned trip departure [emoji51]
Is there any and all other durable TD42T aftermarket suited brands out there that can please be suggested so I can ring around for availability tomorrow [emoji1696][emoji120]


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[nissannewby]

Have you had the suspension works done by 4wd shed yet? They will be able to sort you out for sure.

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They also advertise the black mamba item on their website.

[MB]

Unfortunately it’s going to be a mission trying to properly seal it without dodgey duct tape intervention Rossco Mate!
Base casting is riveted to the OEM box and floppy now, missing 1 x top clip, square to round air intake would need to be fabricated too, I can mig but have never tigged [emoji51]


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[MB]

Legends, great idea/findings, thank you so much again Mat & Chrisso [emoji120][emoji120]
Have earlier today pushed my 4WD Shed suspension installation out an extra week to deal with this newfound snorkel/airbox debacle [emoji23][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Anything that runs an LS panel filter is worlds ahead of the 6.5 supplied junk.

RadiusFab do one at around $600.

CMS performance in seaford stocks a black mamba branded item.

Roadrunner also advertise the black mamba unit.

Wish I had bought a panel style housing rather than the Fatz pod box I have now. Better flow out of the LS panel filter, larger total surface area = better filtration capacity and more of an even flow. The Fatz box the air hits the blank end of the filter first, then has to travel around to enter the element. The panel box, the air goes in, and straight through the filter with no flow disruption.

[nissannewby]

Wish I had bought a panel style housing rather than the Fatz pod box I have now. Better flow out of the LS panel filter, larger total surface area = better filtration capacity and more of an even flow. The Fatz box the air hits the blank end of the filter first, then has to travel around to enter the element. The panel box, the air goes in, and straight through the filter with no flow disruption.

While its not ideal its not the worst out there. You can run a slightly shorter filter to allow some extra room for the element.

Its about trying to get the air to slow down as much as possible before the element so the element has the best conditions to filter the rocks out.

This is where k&n type filters are good. They will filter better at higher airspeeds and they also will continue to filter well until they are blocked.

[mudski]

While its not ideal its not the worst out there. You can run a slightly shorter filter to allow some extra room for the element.

Its about trying to get the air to slow down as much as possible before the element so the element has the best conditions to filter the rocks out.

This is where k&n type filters are good. They will filter better at higher airspeeds and they also will continue to filter well until they are blocked.

Yeah I thought about getting a shorter filter. But then I think I will be better off changing the housing out.

[MB]

Australian Made Found Too, Awesome Advice Thanks Legends ....SOLD [emoji736]
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It stung a fair bit price wise but should hopefully properly protect the old faithful TD42-t underwater soon and longer term engine bay future proof for whatever may come [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[mudski]

Good choice. I know in the GU's, the Aux battery needs to be moved back 40mm or so to fit those big boxes in. Not sure with the Q's though.

[MB]

Thanks to the Donaldson debacle you kindly saved me from Mate I’ve already shifted everything on the passenger side inner guard back at least 200mm [emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

For the time being any other vehicle for me is my patrol while mine sits woefully in the back yard.

I spend the evening in the shed, sitting out a broken spindle on my ride on. I sourced replacement spindles from Amazon, with the help of a parts manual, picked up genuine ones for a mere $65. New spindle is now installed and I've even tacked some chain onto the deck chute to slow down rocks as the OEM deflector was broken well before I bought it, and replaced with some 3mm plate.

For a novice welder with just a basic aldi stick inverter welder I'm happy with the end result. The last chains attached went on much easier than the first ones.

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[MB]

.......Flow is not measured using the element, its measured by housing design, or type.........

Apologies for the post snippet here Mark Mate but really do appreciate again learning heaps on here as always from all you Top Blokes [emoji106][emoji106]

Accidentally found this Youtubey one (magically popped up :-) of some dyno run tests of Sam Eyles with his 6.0L SC Petrol Chev Weapon:

https://youtu.be/sPDp47xUmt8

Minutes 5:00 < > 7:00 show the difference he found on his airbox design humbly admitting too he needs further design upgrading for the beasts CFM needs.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/23.jpg

Must honestly say, I am so disappointed that I nuffy entrusted (assumed) the removed 6.5L NA Chev supplied Donaldson (220-ish CFM) now kindly learnt wasn’t even ever spec’d correctly for its non turbo 350 ish CFM needs [emoji2959]
Makes me wonder how many hard earned dollar retiree poor buggers out there towing caravans are still driving around with 6.5L NA paid conversion starving air issues!




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[mudski]

Thanks to the Donaldson debacle you kindly saved me from Mate I’ve already shifted everything on the passenger side inner guard back at least 200mm [emoji106][emoji106]


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No worries mate. Just as well you piped up and I saw your post. I do this stuff every day at work.

I had to design an intake system for a customer today for a 16.5L V12 Genset. It ended up running two Donaldson "Powercore" housings, one per bank, which were rated circa 800cfm each. Then a chap walks in wanting a new setup for his skidsteer loader.

[MB]

Just done myself a massive thread dig as I remembered posting/documenting something about the removal of the Donaldson from the original 6.5 GU setup purchase 5 or 6 years ago now:
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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/25.jpg
A V8 petrol system airbox design for Patrols appeared to increase new ‘felt’ power by 10% and I’m positive I posted somewhere out there 10% better fuel economy too, just can’t find my old dribble for that post [emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

mudski, you have me confused. Here is the initial assessment you made re the TD42 turbo airflow requirements
'According to my book, air flow on this housing is 202 CFM, my air flow calculations for the stock N/a TD42 is 265CFM. Whack a turbo on it and it jumps to over 800', and then above
'for a 16.5L V12 Genset. It ended up running two Donaldson "Powercore" housings, one per bank, which were rated circa 800cfm each'

What I don't understand is how a 4.2 turbo engine requires say 800cfm and a 16.5L only requires 1600cfm? I am assuming the genset is running at a 'high idle speed and the TD42 at full snot? Curious to understand how you derive the flow ratings?

[mudski]

mudski, you have me confused. Here is the initial assessment you made re the TD42 turbo airflow requirements
'According to my book, air flow on this housing is 202 CFM, my air flow calculations for the stock N/a TD42 is 265CFM. Whack a turbo on it and it jumps to over 800', and then above
'for a 16.5L V12 Genset. It ended up running two Donaldson "Powercore" housings, one per bank, which were rated circa 800cfm each'

What I don't understand is how a 4.2 turbo engine requires say 800cfm and a 16.5L only requires 1600cfm? I am assuming the genset is running at a 'high idle speed and the TD42 at full snot? Curious to understand how you derive the flow ratings?

This Genset's max rpm is only 1400 rpm. Not a lot. A TD42 is 4000. RPM is a big factor, more than engine size.

[MB]

It’s possibly already been created out there somewhere but I’m imagining a super helpful online calculator for this stuff would be worth subscribing/paying for nuffy’s like me [emoji51]
I’m assuming a basic Algorithm thingy could be able to calculate engine volume versus rpm + forced induction of turbo/supercharger specifications.
Imagining it would get quite mathematically tricky though calculating recently McGoogle read delivery piping/bends/distances and ambient temperatures/pressures/moistures added variances too [emoji2962][emoji23]




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[mudski]

It’s possibly already been created out there somewhere but I’m imagining a super helpful online calculator for this stuff would be worth subscribing/paying for nuffy’s like me [emoji51]
I’m assuming a basic Algorithm thingy could be able to calculate engine volume versus rpm + forced induction of turbo/supercharger specifications.
Imagining it would get quite mathematically tricky though calculating recently McGoogle read delivery piping/bends/distances and ambient temperatures/pressures/moistures added variances too [emoji2962][emoji23]




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This is a pretty good website mate.
https://www.widman.biz/English/

[MB]

Oh WOW, that’s got everything thanks Legend [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]


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[nissannewby]

Yep. I assume mudski has access to some nice calculators for this stuff. But a td42 that will rev to 4000rpm ideally should have a minimum flow requirement of 800-900cfm.

If the genset is a turbo diesel then it ideally requires a minimum of 1200cfm. This could change if its a gas powered genset though.

[nissannewby]

Oh WOW, that’s got everything thanks Legend [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]


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Yes it is. I was typing my last reply while you guys had obviously already responded. Handy website. Thanks mudski

[threedogs]

rustynail good job on the welding its not easy
welding something that is gal coated. You need
to maybe grind the gal off first or burn it off when
welding it. Again good job

[Hodge]

What's this talk about TD reving to 4000 business. Lol
I thought they just slapped the revometer under the dash and forgot to blank out lines after 3200...
No way in hell will mine go past 3200 and that's even pushing it ...

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[Winnie]

What's this talk about TD reving to 4000 business. Lol
I thought they just slapped the revometer under the dash and forgot to blank out lines after 3200...
No way in hell will mine go past 3200 and that's even pushing it ...

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[Hodge]

Really? That's an issue mate as it should get to 4000 with no issues.

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkYeah not sure what the go is.
Andy at Dieseltec did mention that my bottle neck is air with my current setup, and the ht18 ...
I'm not sure if that contributes to rev trouble but , it has a hard time above 3k... When at 3.2 it's got nothing left.

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[PeeBee]

This Genset's max rpm is only 1400 rpm. Not a lot. A TD42 is 4000. RPM is a big factor, more than engine size.

OK, that's the info I was looking for, displacement x rpm.

[mudski]

Really? That's an issue mate as it should get to 4000 with no issues.

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Yeah mine will get there and past it quite easy.

[mudski]

OK, that's the info I was looking for, displacement x rpm.

More info for ya! To work out fuel flow of a Diesel engine. Multiply the engine HP x .18, = flow in GPH.

I'd really love to know what a factory Fuel filter assembly is rated for. My Patrol's flow is 145.7 Litres Per Hour.

[PeeBee]

More info for ya! To work out fuel flow of a Diesel engine. Multiply the engine HP x .18, = flow in GPH.

I'd really love to know what a factory Fuel filter assembly is rated for. My Patrol's flow is 145.7 Litres Per Hour.

Interesting, however I can tell you my 6.5 does not use anything like that, verified with twin flowmeters and a fuel management computer. I don't think anyone would get very far down the road if they used this data!

[MB]

Once again I know ‘nuffing’ about this stuff but really enjoying/appreciating learning here Legends [emoji106][emoji106]
I do remember when I burst the seams on my GU rear main tank on a rock and had to quickly externally plumb the filter pickup line out through the bonnet corner and direct like a syphon hose into the forward auxiliary tank filler nozzle to get up and out of the shit quickly.
Philstar you kindly educated me then that some huge amount (can’t remember %) of diesel delivery volume heads immediately back to the main tank of which could be the filters overall rated needs if that makes nuffy theory sense?
Certainly the main rear tank gauge filled up quickly climbing out but we were back up onto flat highway country by then to re-plumb the system back to standard and use the 1/3 full to get back home safely [emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Interesting, however I can tell you my 6.5 does not use anything like that, verified with twin flowmeters and a fuel management computer. I don't think anyone would get very far down the road if they used this data!

Yes, I should have said, maximum fuel flow. e.g being hard on the go pedal, absolute flat knacker, pushing as most amount of fuel the engine is capable of, for an hour.
Flow for an engine, is measure at maximum, so in reality, yes the engine would not come near this. It would be impossible to rate flow at an average.

That calculation too was given to me by Parker at our last conference, its what they use, and being probably the most knowledgeable company in the world for fuel filtration, I can only assume its right.

[TimE]

Installed a 200 ah Enerdrive lifepo4 battery and Enerdrive 40+ dc2dc charger. Should keep my 2 Waeco 50l fridges (one used as a freezer) humming along nicely. Covid willing will be heading to the Geo Centre of the Simpson in April, can't wait.

The lifepo4 battery replace two Fullriver 105 ah AGMs I have had on board for years, saved 40 kg in weight :smiley_thumbs_up:

[MB]

Installed a 200 ah Enerdrive lifepo4 battery and Enerdrive 40+ dc2dc charger. Should keep my 2 Waeco 50l fridges (one used as a freezer) humming along nicely. Covid willing will be heading to the Geo Centre of the Simpson in April, can't wait.

The lifepo4 battery replace two Fullriver 105 ah AGMs I have had on board for years, saved 40 kg in weight :smiley_thumbs_up:

Well done TimE Mate!
Sounds like a ripper setup and a Legendary adventure forthcoming [emoji106][emoji106]

Kicking my own ass now for ordering build stuff backwards with rushed nuffy self electrical knowledge after seeing your top design post above:

Ordered a slimline AGM a few weeks ago for my twin fridge/freezer setup too:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/29.jpg

Dropped into Piranha for a dc-dc thingy yesterday as was kindly educated by matfew was truly needed to protect the AGM from my winch cranking main batteries.
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Turns out the new Redarc thingy is also capable of Lifepo4 which in hindsight could’ve replicated exactly your top Lithium setup too[emoji23]
Stay safe, have fun out there in the center, plenty of happy photos pretty please [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]





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[Winnie]

Well done TimE Mate!
Sounds like a ripper setup and a Legendary adventure forthcoming [emoji106][emoji106]

Kicking my own ass now for ordering build stuff backwards with rushed nuffy self electrical knowledge after seeing your top design post above:

Ordered a slimline AGM a few weeks ago for my twin fridge/freezer setup too:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/29.jpg

Dropped into Piranha for a dc-dc thingy yesterday as was kindly educated by matfew was truly needed to protect the AGM from my winch cranking main batteries.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/30.jpg
Turns out the new Redarc thingy is also capable of Lifepo4 which in hindsight could’ve replicated exactly your top Lithium setup too[emoji23]
Stay safe, have fun out there in the center, plenty of happy photos pretty please [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]





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[MB]

What's this talk about TD reving to 4000 business. Lol
I thought they just slapped the revometer under the dash and forgot to blank out lines after 3200...
No way in hell will mine go past 3200 and that's even pushing it ...

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It’s not just you Hodgey Mate [emoji23]
Every stocky TD42T I’ve ever owned also must be broken, I too shit myself pushing ours past 3,000rpm as it’s completely useless power wise beyond I’ve nuffy found [emoji51]


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[MB]

That agm will be plenty good enough for what you are using it for MB. Don't regret it, it will kick ass!

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Yes my bad Chrisso Mate, only 2 x 26L little Engels in a much cooler climate it will KickAss beyond any setup had before on scrub trucks [emoji106][emoji106]
Lithium[emoji383] [emoji383] I reckon read would be insane in the most demanding longer term stays Outback for sure ⭐️⭐️


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[Plasnart]

It’s not just you Hodgey Mate [emoji23]
Every stocky TD42T I’ve ever owned also must be broken, I too shit myself pushing ours past 3,000rpm as it’s completely useless power wise beyond I’ve nuffy found [emoji51]


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Years gone by I drove heavy vehicles that had the optimum torque band highlighted in green on the tacho. In the case of the TD42T I'd think it would span from 1500rpm to 2300rpm or thereabouts. Why anybody would flog these to 4k is beyond my courage!

[MB]

Slightly looong winded findings here tonight but hopefully can help/save some underwater adventurers donks out there too [emoji106][emoji106]

Picked up the truly beautifully manufactured ‘Black Mamba-Airbox’ yesterday [emoji322]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/37.jpg

Impeccable welding appears in my slowly failing eyes [emoji102][emoji23]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/38.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/39.jpg

My first and only honest concern found was the choice of using the rubber nipple drain thingy much like on my tractor Donaldson that I wouldn’t dare take fully underwater through the creek.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/40.jpg

Decided to stop by Rossco ‘s (The Skinny Mountain GQ Bushman’s :-) shed to gauge his well Legendary experienced deep underwater off-road thoughts for my concerns.

Agreed together that it wasn’t extreme optimal and maybe a manual on/off mechanical simple valve like our other ‘Millweld’ beloved airboxes should be adapted for peace of mind.

Couldn’t help myself later and decided to get a secondary Legendary opinion/advice from the (Vic-Otways Swamp Nutter) MudRunnerTD.

All three of us are now confirmed on the same page concerned for the OEM design and Daz has kindly put forward a simple solution he’s faithfully used before as I have been known to forget shutting off the manual valve on my other airbox drain.

Here’s a view from the inside as purchased:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/41.jpg

Here’s a view bathtub tested tonight:
(slowly filled to bathtub water level in under 60 seconds)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/42.jpg

Unfortunately took another approximately 60 seconds to drain out the equalised water level:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/43.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/44.jpg

OEM rubber drain removed was a complete disaster obviously within seconds:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/45.jpg

Now for MudRunnerTD ‘s Legendary advice:
(test photos below, not finished product:-)

“Find a larger Sikaflex type nozzle in your shed Mark” [emoji736]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/46.jpg

“Trim the end off larger for drainage assistance”

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/47.jpg


“Find an old inner tubey”

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/48.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/49.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/50.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/51.jpg

The absolute worst I could get it to intake was the volume of the foldable tube before full kink upwards:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/52.jpg

The drainage is almost as instant as was tested with the hole completely open:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/53.jpg

A brilliant idea thanking you very much DazMaaaaan [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]








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[MudRunnerTD]

Slightly looong winded findings here tonight but hopefully can help/save some underwater adventurers donks out there too [emoji106][emoji106]

Picked up the truly beautifully manufactured ‘Black Mamba-Airbox’ yesterday [emoji322]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/37.jpg

Impeccable welding appears in my slowly failing eyes [emoji102][emoji23]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/38.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/39.jpg

My first and only honest concern found was the choice of using the rubber nipple drain thingy much like on my tractor Donaldson that I wouldn’t dare take fully underwater through the creek.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/40.jpg

Decided to stop by Rossco ‘s (The Skinny Mountain GQ Bushman’s :-) shed to gauge his well Legendary experienced deep underwater off-road thoughts for my concerns.

Agreed together that it wasn’t extreme optimal and maybe a manual on/off mechanical simple valve like our other ‘Millweld’ beloved airboxes should be adapted for peace of mind.

Couldn’t help myself later and decided to get a secondary Legendary opinion/advice from the (Vic-Otways Swamp Nutter) MudRunnerTD.

All three of us are now confirmed on the same page concerned for the OEM design and Daz has kindly put forward a simple solution he’s faithfully used before as I have been known to forget shutting off the manual valve on my other airbox drain.

Here’s a view from the inside as purchased:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/41.jpg

Here’s a view bathtub tested tonight:
(slowly filled to bathtub water level in under 60 seconds)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/42.jpg

Unfortunately took another approximately 60 seconds to drain out the equalised water level:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/43.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/44.jpg

OEM rubber drain removed was a complete disaster obviously within seconds:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/45.jpg

Now for MudRunnerTD ‘s Legendary advice:
(test photos below, not finished product:-)

“Find a larger Sikaflex type nozzle in your shed Mark” [emoji736]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/46.jpg

“Trim the end off larger for drainage assistance”

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/47.jpg


“Find an old inner tubey”

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/48.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/49.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/50.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/51.jpg

The absolute worst I could get it to intake was the volume of the foldable tube before full kink upwards:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/52.jpg

The drainage is almost as instant as was tested with the hole completely open:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/53.jpg

A brilliant idea thanking you very much DazMaaaaan [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]








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Haha!!! Great test mate. Glad my logic works!!! I have had this set up on my GQ in 2 different air boxes for the win. Never tested it like that but was confident in its performance and stoked it works as i expected.

[MudRunnerTD]

Years gone by I drove heavy vehicles that had the optimum torque band highlighted in green on the tacho. In the case of the TD42T I'd think it would span from 1500rpm to 2300rpm or thereabouts. Why anybody would flog these to 4k is beyond my courage!

Hahahahaha. Plas you need to come for a drive in my GU mate....... i show you happy Dance brother! Lol

[MB]

Haha!!! Great test mate. Glad my logic works!!! I have had this set up on my GQ in 2 different air boxes for the win. Never tested it like that but was confident in its performance and stoked it works as i expected.

Certainly appears to work Legend [emoji120][emoji120]
Nearly Midnight and “Fark It” I says !!
$790 for the best of the best hocked my spend for hassle free hoping and a best highway design only found [emoji23]
Why does it take a retard like nuffy me to work out the product has an engine swamping/hydro locking potential?
Honestly dislike bagging products but if you’re gonna put yourself above China spruiking get that simple test R&D shit underway ASAP Legends.




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[nissannewby]

They do work those little valves. If you have a think about it. When the engine is running there is vacuum being pulled inside the airbox. So with vacuum it pulls the rubber valve inwards and seals not allowing any fluid in. This is why it didn't work in your bath tub.

[mudski]

They do work those little valves. If you have a think about it. When the engine is running there is vacuum being pulled inside the airbox. So with vacuum it pulls the rubber valve inwards and seals not allowing any fluid in. This is why it didn't work in your bath tub.

Se below a snip from the Donaldson catalog.

The Vacuator Valve, standard on
the majority of Donaldson air
cleaners, is an important part
of the functionality of the air
cleaner. It is an integral part of
the pre-cleaning stage on two stage
air cleaners.
The dust cup, where pre-cleaned
dust is collected, is normally
under a slight vacuum when
the engine is running. The
normal engine pulsing of the
vacuum causes the Vacuator
Valve to open and close. This
action automatically expels any
collected dust and water. The
Vacuator Valve also unloads
when the engine is stopped.
For the longest filter service life, replace damaged or
missing Vacuator Valves immediately!
If your valve is cracked, torn, remains open, or is missing, dust particles that are
normally expelled can deposit themselves onto the filter and will shorten air filter
service life. Replace it!
The Donaldson Vacuator Valve,
also known as VacValve, is
made in a variety of sizes
and shapes to fit various
applications. The Donaldson
part number is molded into
each part for easy identification.

[MB]

Thanks Legends, great learnings as always appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]
Not sure how well the vacuum closing design of the valve is going to work if I accidentally stall the truck half way through a deep river or in the middle of a shocking bog hole though [emoji51]
Wouldn’t that be exactly the same as the bath tub nuffy test?


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[rusty_nail]

Thanks Legends, great learnings as always appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]
Not sure how well the vacuum closing design of the valve is going to work if I accidentally stall the truck half way through a deep river or in the middle of a shocking bog hole though [emoji51]
Wouldn’t that be exactly the same as the bath tub nuffy test?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI guess you just need to not stall it then?? Lol

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[nissannewby]

Thanks Legends, great learnings as always appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]
Not sure how well the vacuum closing design of the valve is going to work if I accidentally stall the truck half way through a deep river or in the middle of a shocking bog hole though [emoji51]
Wouldn’t that be exactly the same as the bath tub nuffy test?


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There is nothing wrong with what you have done and what you say is right. The valve is ineffective without the engine running. Just pointing out its operation.

Engine protection aside. Be careful when attempting to cross anything that is deeper than the bonnet

[MudRunnerTD]

There is nothing wrong with what you have done and what you say is right. The valve is ineffective without the engine running. Just pointing out its operation.

Engine protection aside. Be careful when attempting to cross anything that is deeper than the bonnet

Wipers On! Windows Up! #Justsendit

[MB]

Wipers On! Windows Up! Snorkel Ram Head Backwards! #Justsendit

Fixed it for you @SwampNutterTD [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

Hahahahaha. Plas you need to come for a drive in my GU mate....... i show you happy Dance brother! Lol

Haha as a jockey I reckon 4k would be sweet!

[PeeBee]

Once again I know ‘nuffing’ about this stuff but really enjoying/appreciating learning here Legends [emoji106][emoji106]
I do remember when I burst the seams on my GU rear main tank on a rock and had to quickly externally plumb the filter pickup line out through the bonnet corner and direct like a syphon hose into the forward auxiliary tank filler nozzle to get up and out of the shit quickly.
Philstar you kindly educated me then that some huge amount (can’t remember %) of diesel delivery volume heads immediately back to the main tank of which could be the filters overall rated needs if that makes nuffy theory sense?
Certainly the main rear tank gauge filled up quickly climbing out but we were back up onto flat highway country by then to re-plumb the system back to standard and use the 1/3 full to get back home safely [emoji106][emoji106]


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@MB, yes my flowmeters show an over supply anywhere from 90% downwards returning tank to around 70% on my motor.

[MB]

So....I’m back in love again with the new airbox after easy installation this afternoon, thanks heaps again Mat for the top product suggestion and apologies Gentlemen & ‘Black Mamba’ for my late night sook up earlier here[emoji51][emoji23]
As mentioned, a piece of piss to install and plenty of wriggle room to choose left/right/forward and also backwards too if you move your GQ overflow bottle as they advertise:
(I settled on slightly backwards and slightly right twisted out off the guard a whisker so that my 10mm socket could whip the top off fast if ever needed)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/74.jpg

Reduced it down for now from 4” to 3” via the first 90 degree bend only because I had all the 3” gear leftover from the previous setup trials.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/75.jpg

Design angles out of the top of the airbox are absolutely perfect and it could easily clear a TD42t GQ alternator vacuum pump with 4” piping all the way through if needed folks [emoji106][emoji106]




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[MB]

Next project is to finally install the little mini ARB pump to solely run lockers and the old winch freespool.
Can’t really be bothered mounting/wiring it safely inside the cab as have done on other trucks before so are playing around with shielding it from exhaust heat somewhere around here:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/76.jpg
Do any of you Legends kindly know if there is any possible detrimental diesel engine affects of plumbing the little compressors clean air intake into the airbox top so it doesn’t get swamped out there too?



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[Rossco]

Awesome Markie, she's com'n along nicely. . . Wouldn't think their should be an issue running into airbox, surely there'l be enough air to go around doesn't take much to activate diffs and freespool. . .

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[MB]

Cheers Rossco Mate, have been thinking the same since posting as it should barely kick in unless I have an unfortunate sneaky line leak in the system somewhere as they can known do [emoji51]
There’s no possibility that something inside the compressor could shite itself and head on into the engine, I have no idea what’s inside these thingys although maybe a cheapo fuel filter in-line between could trap anything untoward heading back in?
Think I’m possibly overthinking it too much now too [emoji23]



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[jay see]

Another tyre rotation today.

Decided to go back through my service book to see how long I've had these.

Purchased on 05/07/16 with Speedo reading 285272 km.

Speedo is now at 366084 + 16558 when I had no Speedo, so

366,084 + 16,558 = 382,642 - 285,272 =

A grand total of 97,370km in 4 years and 7 months. In that time I've rotated all 5 tyres between 7 - 10,000km. This was the 9th time. Unfortunately they have only seen the tracks about 1/2 a dozen times the rest has been on the block top.

Not know why, but 4 of them are like the first pic and the other is the 2nd pic, can't really see it in the pic, but the 2nd does have more meat and is less cambar..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/82.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/83.jpg

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[MB]

I am sorry to find Gentlemen but have stuck this OEM dirty rubber nipple in my gob and truly vacuum sucked as hard as a bong smoking pot fiend could possibly do to no avail trying to close this suckers lips up safely for crud sucking potential [emoji51]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/84.jpg
Unfortunately too Daz the rising inner tube wicked solution will struggle to work I believe for this specific airboxes position/scenario found as there is zero swing/elevation room for the tail end to complete its cutoff mission under swamping.
Have started plumbing up a fully sealed system with an old school manual drain that should sump/pipe snorkel splash collect up to a calculated 0.5L before the external lowest release valve to come needs releasing [emoji120][emoji120]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/85.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/86.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/87.jpg
Have tried to replicate the rubber OEM nipples sump (floor level) slots as best as possible and truly appears now the last dregs drains faster out too as it has 50% more holes (4 slots versus 6 hexagonal holes)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/88.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/89.jpg






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[Rossco]

Oh wow, took me a while to work it out (the little holes bit) very nicely done [emoji106][emoji106]

Yeah do like Millwelds way of doing it, I just leave the tap closed all the time and only open after driving in pretty crazy storm and usually only get a little out. . Just good peace of mind to know it's 100% sealed I reckon. .

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[MB]

Whatcha think of this wacky airbox drain idea Rossco Mate [emoji23]
Bought a plumbers one-way check valve on the way home from work:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/92.jpg
Drilled a tiny hole in the end of its outlet shaft:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/93.jpg
A mini brass eyelet screw in the end and a pair of nipple rings attached:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/94.jpg
Give her a tug and she squirts all over the place:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/95.jpg
Think I’ll keep it manually activated from outdoors if needed but in theory comp truck blokes could add on an old school choke cable system to activate an emergency drain whilst on the racing fly maybe [emoji848]



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[Winnie]

GQ high mount gardening
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/96.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/97.jpg

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[Plasnart]

GQ high mount gardening
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/96.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/97.jpg

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Haha mate that stuff's a bitch! I hacked mine out by hand 5 years ago and it was neverending hacking and here you are doing it in 10 minutes beer in hand :D I did have a bit more than you tho!

[MB]

Nice work Chrisso Mate [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
Before you get safety flamed, I can see you’re carefully just rolling the weed matting back and lightly popping the shrubs very shallow roots easily.
My honest question is though, how on earth did you connect your hook to the weed matting without ripping through in milliseconds ?
Some sort of graspy clampy useful thingy?


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[Winnie]

The pics make me seem much more smarterer than I truly are.
I hooked around the base of the hedges and it pulled the matting with it [emoji23]

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[MB]

Lazy mans hooker hoe, it still worked a treat by the look of it Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Winnie]

Yeah made short work of it. We are all ready for the builder to come in and get started on our deck pergola in 2 weeks. Very exciting!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/98.jpg

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[MB]

Perfect spot chosen too Mate! [emoji106][emoji106]
Life gets brilliant when you can easily/quickly step between the Mrs kitchen and your wicked Mr tucker smoker contraption outdoors area without needing to poncho up with umbrellas over meat trays in the rain ☔️


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[Winnie]

We have been waiting a while for our schedules to coincide with our builder's and finally happening. Going to be an epic extension to the house bringing outdoors inside.

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[MB]

Second thoughts, if that is your kitchen window remembered from a kind shindig youz once had?
Happy to rough slab you two Winnie’s up some ironbark for a servery connection between his & hers worlds possibly?
The eatery full open louvrey window might blow your budget but worth seeing what ‘Stegbar’ could quote up for the builders plug and play install whilst there working [emoji120][emoji1696][emoji736]


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[Winnie]

Mate that is exactly our plan, a little later down the track though. Big bifold window between the kitchen and deck with a milled wood bench underneath.


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[rusty_nail]

Well done mate, that looks bloody brilliant. Good to see you getting into it!!

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[MB]

FWIW: Finally swapped the GU’s 35’s across to the little GQ now with 40mm reduced rear guard butchering I had done earlier:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/103.jpg
Externally it still looks tight highway old height and pre 2” mild lift work but trying my best to keep it looking OEM tame as best as possible [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/104.jpg
Radius arms forward shifting castor correction work thankfully starts next week with extended bump stops holding up 3” down travel shocks so fingers crossed I won’t hear that dreaded full lock downhill ‘dickada dickada dickada’ crap [emoji90][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[10G]

GQ high mount gardening
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/96.jpg

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you don't look bogged there mate, are you going up hill??????

[Rossco]

you don't look bogged there mate, are you going up hill??????It's pretty wild in the back blocks of ye olde Moe, definatly need your witts about ya [emoji6] . . .

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[10G]

maybe drop ya tyre pressures winnie???

[MB]

Took a bit of a gamble yesterday purchasing a D31A for the GQ’s main battery as I’ve only ever been able to fit slightly smaller D27’s in GU’s main trays length/width wise previously believed.
Thankfully it did fit last night tested with only a slight position twist required which was made possible by the offset spiral core design:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/108.jpg

Next overlooked problems found were the D31A terminal posts are all mounted central unlike the D27 variants with standard off-sets & the taller battery height brought the terminals too close for comfort to the closed steel bonnet heat lining.

Problem easily solved thanks to ‘Baxters’ passing through there today:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/109.jpg

‘Unilug’ is a brilliant Aussie design just found and are so happy I don’t have to modify the OEM engine wires longer to reach too [emoji120][emoji106][emoji736]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/110.jpg


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[mudski]

Wow! I like those Unilugs.

[rusty_nail]

yep. pretty bloody neat. also would solve the problem of you had a battery with the wrong polarity! nice stuff @MB

[MB]

Honestly Legends, I can’t rate Baxters highly enough. Best helpful old school counter service and solution providers [emoji106][emoji106]
Another close rubber bonnet safe contraption purchased was this:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/111.jpg
Only a mock up installation pictured below with 500amp fuses instead of matfew winch front/rear copper bussbars kindly on order [emoji23] [emoji120][emoji120]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/112.jpg


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[MB]

Wow! I like those Unilugs.
Brilliant things Mark Mate, advertised as forged not cast too which sounds uncrackable to nuffy me [emoji23]
Only one suggestion I could possibly make to the Legend developers, the plastic protection cover utilises a metal screw that connects direct to the terminal below......I’ll be further developing with a blob of removal Aussie Bluetack invention too or similar [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[Plasnart]

Brilliant things Mark Mate, advertised as forged not cast too which sounds uncrackable to nuffy me [emoji23]
Only one suggestion I could possibly make to the Legend developers, the plastic protection cover utilises a metal screw that connects direct to the terminal below......I’ll be further developing with a blob of removal Aussie Bluetack invention too or similar [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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Haha wtf! R&D guru!

[0-TJ-0]

I love those Unilugs. Not the cheapest but money you'll never regret spending.

I like the bus bar/distribution block too. Is that made by the same company?

[MB]

Different company TJ Mate, searching for the Baxters link now, isn’t in their online catalogue....5 minutes [emoji120][emoji106]


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[MB]

Found it again Mate [emoji29]

https://www.baxters.com.au/heavy-duty-mega-fuse-holder-eaton-2-way.html

Runs ‘Mega’ length fuses not ‘ANL’ hooky jobbies although I’m happy to convert as I’m great at accidentally breaking ANL placcy single fuse covers [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Cremulator]

I just bought a couple of these kind a few weeks ago with the hope of cleaning up my wiring a bit.
Projecta BT950-P1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/117.jpg
They come with 30A and CAL2 fuses.

[Truckus]

Mate good job. This thread has got some reading in it!

:gossip:

Boring maint work today, Under body corrosion prevention maintenance(no bloody oil leaks to do that automatically:wink:), and sanding and polishing rust off bar scars and rockslider slashes, before giving recoats of Pot Belly HT black jack to keep rust out. Great stuff that..self priming.

[AB]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/118.jpg
Not me but someone putting their GQ under serious punishment!!!


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[rusty_nail]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/118.jpg
Not me but someone putting their GQ under serious punishment!!!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWow! That poor GQ, even the trailer is struggling

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[Rossco]

Holy Moley is that 8T without the trailer WTF are they thinking. . [emoji848]

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Edit six can't count [emoji1787] . . Still a lot lol . .

[10G]

I reckon it might be 12T plus trailer, aren't they 2000 litres per?????

[PeeBee]

1000L bulkies, so 6T plus trailer

[MB]

Guesstimating by the colour spectrum I’d assume the rear 2 x 1,000L IBC’s are empty.
Pissweak I says, fill em both up to properly banana bend that shitbox trailer and hopefully take some weight off the poor old GQ beauty [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[Mickhead]

Guesstimating by the colour spectrum I’d assume the rear 2 x 1,000L IBC’s are empty.
Pissweak I says, fill em both up to properly banana bend that shitbox trailer and hopefully take some weight off the poor old GQ beauty [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106

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The rear ones are filled with diesel for long range towing 😂😂😂

[nissannewby]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/118.jpg
Not me but someone putting their GQ under serious punishment!!!


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These guys should have the book thrown at them. This is insane. Patrols brakes are average at best. He is putting a lot of other people at risk by doing this. Like Rossco said WTF are they thinking.

[MB]

Finally managed to get my spare tyre out, 1psi and all [emoji29][emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/124.jpg





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[MB]

Another bloody glad I checked before swamping departure scenario folks.
The old highway GQ’s hard breather OEM gearbox’s to front diff line was folded and dangling [emoji51]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/125.jpg
Picked up a fancy bit of plastic/alloy before lockdown:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/126.jpg
Decided to modify it a wee bit for a worse case scenario too by adding a slight water lock u-turn theory:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/127.jpg
I’m sure it could get mounted higher like up top of the snorkel or indoors but this should hopefully do for now [emoji1696]
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[MB]

Put half a shed junk checker plate box to use as a heat shield from the pissy little Safari turbo:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/129.jpg
Baby compressor and new catch can fitted up pretty well:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/130.jpg
Will have to play around a bit more with hosing for both contraptions during the week before taking the plunge into drilling holes through the new airbox [emoji51]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/131.jpg
Pretty happy with the catch can drain, should be able to rest a little empty Berocca bottle on the coil tower whilst waiting:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/132.jpg



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[Rossco]

Finally managed to get my spare tyre out, 1psi and all [emoji29][emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/124.jpg





Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLook'n good Markie, looks like she's blow'n a bit of black smoke in this pic tho. [emoji848]

Not wanting to give you another task but might be worth checking the rubber boot ontop of gearbox around lever, I know mine needs replacing already isn't that old. . .

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[MB]

Will do, thanks Legend [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Cremulator]

Put half a shed junk checker plate box to use as a heat shield from the pissy little Safari turbo:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/129.jpg
Baby compressor and new catch can fitted up pretty well:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/130.jpg
Will have to play around a bit more with hosing for both contraptions during the week before taking the plunge into drilling holes through the new airbox [emoji51]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/131.jpg
Pretty happy with the catch can drain, should be able to rest a little empty Berocca bottle on the coil tower whilst waiting:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/132.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGood to see someone else running the flashlube catch can. A good bit of kit and compact size makes mounting easy [emoji106]

[MB]

Truth be known Cremulator Mate!
Was watching Youtubey on their 230Lm rating and apparently suitable for V8 Landcrabs of 120Lm and then instantly your awesome post kindly popped up on another thread suggesting of their shorter/compact size which I felt needed for this build too.
Youtubey research does appear the Provent 200 is the Bee’s Knees for big HP/Kw donks but I’m only currently running 70rwkw [emoji23]



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[MB]

FWIW too Cremulator Mate!
The big industrial Pro-200’s have 25mm inlet/outlets that need to reduce down to our TD42 little 12mm OEM rocker cover venty thingies. The Flashlube being a 19mm down to 12mm upon reading fittings required nuffy seemed a lot more suitable donk sized to me too [emoji1696][emoji106][emoji106]


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[10G]

Finally managed to get my spare tyre out, 1psi and all [emoji29][emoji23]
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hahahaha, classic MB, did you pump it up in place???

[MB]

Nah I deflated it to 1psi then foolishly pushed it in with the Kanga loader from work [emoji23]


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[10G]

hahahahaha, ^^^ you're a mad bastard :tease:

[MudRunnerTD]

Nah I deflated it to 1psi then foolishly pushed it in with the Kanga loader from work [emoji23]


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Bhahahahaha. It worked great at the time. You clearly gave it Zero thought for coming back out again on a Steep Track in the High Country...

A Safety blanket would have made that pic all the more better brother.

[MB]

It’s been stuck in there since early 2020 from working out the back of Bourke, heaps of trees to tie to out there and gun it [emoji23]


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[Truckus]

Truckus and I had a chat about him being a bit of a Classified Under Nissan Truck today. He has decided to develop a dicky door latch mechanism, right when I needed to load a couple of cartoons of coldies and some scotches in. So some tinkering to do...have posted the issue elsewhere.

But that meant I had to go around the other side as was too lazy to unlatch all the rear barn door rigs.

[Plasnart]

Truckus and I had a chat about him being a bit of a Classified Under Nissan Truck today. He has decided to develop a dicky door latch mechanism, right when I needed to load a couple of cartoons of coldies and some scotches in. So some tinkering to do...have posted the issue elsewhere.

But that meant I had to go around the other side as was too lazy to unlatch all the rear barn door rigs.

Love a good cartoon! :D

[Truckus]

Love a good cartoon! :D

Damn..I hate predictive txt...ROFL..must have been this brand...

82903

[MB]

Had another quick play with the new GQ gullwing emergency oil carting sliders this afternoon:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/141.jpg
Oil baffle sort of, most importantly a strengthening rib inside for the main 150x50x3mm RHS slider tank.
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[mudnut]

Ever since the rebuild, the lifters have been noisy. Swapped the machined lifter carriers/cradles out. This carrier is 20 thou thinner, than standard so the hydraulic lifter are able to cope with the new profile of the ground cam and the heavy valve springs. So much quieter now.

[mudski]

Put half a shed junk checker plate box to use as a heat shield from the pissy little Safari turbo:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/129.jpg
Baby compressor and new catch can fitted up pretty well:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/130.jpg
Will have to play around a bit more with hosing for both contraptions during the week before taking the plunge into drilling holes through the new airbox [emoji51]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/131.jpg
Pretty happy with the catch can drain, should be able to rest a little empty Berocca bottle on the coil tower whilst waiting:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/132.jpg



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Mr MB were you told that catch can is only rated for engines up to 100kw. Not sure what the Golden oldie has had done to her but you’d be pushing the boundaries with it I’m guessing.


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[mudski]

Ever since the rebuild, the lifters have been noisy. Swapped the machined lifter carriers/cradles out. This carrier is 20 thinner, than standard so the hydraulic lifter are able to cope with the new profile of the ground cam and the heavy valve springs. So much quieter now.

I think you must be the RB king mate . Is there anything you don’t know about these engines? Stupid question as if you didn’t know something you would surely find out.


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[MB]

I could be wrong Brother Mark Mate but pretty sure Youtubey educated me they were rated at 230Lm [emoji1696][emoji120]


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[mudnut]

Thanks, Mudski, but I can't take credit for this. The engine builder thought of it, I just swapped out the components.

[mudski]

I could be wrong Brother Mark Mate but pretty sure Youtubey educated me they were rated at 230Lm [emoji1696][emoji120]


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Not sure what that equates too for a TD, but the that can is the Provent 100. 100 meaning for engines up to 100kw.

Sorta off topic but I sold 8 Parker units to a customer late last year. Each genset required two cans capable say to the equivalent of a 400kw engine. They were nearly 4grand each. These things were massive too. Had to fly them in from the US as well.
I get to see and sell some funky stuff from time to time.


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[mudski]

Thanks, Mudski, but I can't take credit for this. The engine builder thought of it, I just swapped out the components.

Your pretty clued up mate. Don’t right yourself off that easy. You pipe up pretty quick if someone asks about these motors.


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[mudnut]

They have so many quirks and so much potential, they're worth studying. I've been researching to build one with an RB34 stroker kit with NA pistons for a bit of low down grunt, giving a bit more flexibility. It would hammer but look stock.

[Brissieboy]

Put half a shed junk checker plate box to use as a heat shield from the pissy little Safari turbo:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/129.jpg


Shouldn't a heat shield like this be light coloured (absorbs less radiated heat than dark) and glossy (reflect more heat than matte finish)?

[MB]

A great point thanks BB Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
Pretty sure that without light colour doesn’t exist though hopefully it’s dark enough under the bonnet [emoji120][emoji1696]


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[MB]

Thanks heaps again for kindly bringing this to my attention Brissieboy Mate!
You’ve thankfully got my arse into gear searching for a best heat insulation stick on stuff for the shed junk steel box contraption.
Only needing a small square piece for the turbo front radiant face I’m hoping will assist when the ute returns from suspension work and can only shop collect find so far this SCA one tonight:

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/car-builders-embossed-heat-shield-300mm-x-500mm/SPO7481130.html

Has anybody used the SCA stuff before or could kindly recommend any other options that can be purchased around 300x300mm instead of an entire firewall sized roll ?



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[Brissieboy]

How about just a thin piece of polished stainless or similar. Pretty sure any mirror-like finish should prove effective as a shield based on my old school physics where we delved into the workings of the vacuum thermos flask which uses such surfaces. Of course the vacuum gap would help as well but that may be just a tad more difficult to achieve, but a small air gap might help as well if it is mostly radiated heat causing the problem.
What you need to achieve is minimum absorption on the outside and minimum radiation from the inside. And even better if you can get a little cooling air flow on the inside.

[10G]

I put a piece of bent ally chequer plate on the outside of my 2nd battery holder. Only had 1 90 degree bent bit, so I left about a 10mm gap between the end of the holder and plate up where the turbo is. Don't know if makes any diff, but it's something.

Black ally, or ally coated black, is used to suck heat out of stuff when attached to the stuff and silver to repel the heat.

[MB]

Awesome ideas thankyou Gentlemen, Appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]
Think I get exactly what you mean and reckon I’ll have something floating around the shed to bolt on with a 10mm gap in front [emoji1696]


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[10G]

bigger the gap the better, I only had about that much to play with.

[DX grunt]

Lights


Got my 2 x 40" Extreme series light bars working, but they need a bigger fuse (doh!)82916

Used during day time coz I'm scared of my own shadow. LOl.

Can't wait to get the fuse replaced and I'll pass on a couple of night time shots.

[mudski]

Lights


Got my 2 x 40" Extreme series light bars working, but they need a bigger fuse (doh!)82916

Used during day time coz I'm scared of my own shadow. LOl.

Can't wait to get the fuse replaced and I'll pass on a couple of night time shots.

Do that here in Vic and the Highway fuzz will be handing over a defect notice straight away.

[DX grunt]

Do that here in Vic and the Highway fuzz will be handing over a defect notice straight away.

But I'm not in Vic lol.

Rules have changed a couple of times in WA regarding light bars and their positioning.

If you wanna buy a block of land, let me know. lol.

[mudski]

But I'm not in Vic lol.

Rules have changed a couple of times in WA regarding light bars and their positioning.

If you wanna buy a block of land, let me know. lol.

Never been to WA, but I would move to the NT in a heart beat. So I reckon WA would be a good place to live. Far north of Perth though. I love heat and humidity, and catching big fecking fish. Which none of those are here in Vic.

[PeeBee]

Yes, its ambiguous in VIC for sure. The VSB covering light bars states they are allowable as long as they dont protrude past the bullbar profile, in itself a point of contention when BB are normally laid backwards towards the bonnet, but if they dont stick past the edge of the BB they are OK, however it is ultimately up to Const PLOD as to whether in his assessment they pose a 'dazzle issue' for oncoming traffic. He is free to make this determination if they are off as well. For that reason I purchased black out plastic covers for my roofrack mounted lightbar and will unclip when off the main traffic highways. I also went the ARB Intensity lightbar on the premise these guys would have looked into the detail before launching a product like theirs onto the world market.

[MB]

Picked the GQ project up from the 4WD Shed team during the week, the BlackHawk front radius arms have certainly achieved what I was hoping for greater 35” guard clearance as my 40mm chop still wasn’t enough.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/197.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/198.jpg
High clearance design and chassis line flush too which will be helpful on rocky adventures to come [emoji1696]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/199.jpg

https://roadsafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RANPBV2-BH_Fitting-Instructions_RANPBV2-Nissan-Patrol-High-Clearance-Radius-Arm.pdf


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[Rossco]

Was wondering if the Golden beast was back in the hills. . Very nice like the look of them [emoji106]

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[MB]

It’s definitely back Mate, have been ripping my hair out today trying to get the big custom forward sub tank plumbed up again. It was a gravity fed faithful system with a ball valve that was positioned exactly where the Superior ute plate rear tower brace now sits.
A 15 minute job with Pirtek new parts collected during the week somehow turned into about 5 hours [emoji23]


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[MB]

From the other tool thread, this was the final solution for the final problem encountered out of about 6 others [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/205.jpg
And yes, I’ve voided my Superior warranty with some intricate underside grinding works [emoji23]
FWIW: GQ coily utes rear main tank filler stubs are approximately 3mm greater diameter than GU coily utes filler stubs some bloody how [emoji2959]



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[Truckus]

Nothing so exciting, just oils, fluids, filters, greases, draining catch can and getting rid of the rest of the Watagans forest track mud from underneath that the K'Archer missed. Gotta love old tricks even when 3/4 of it is new:wink:


@MB...now that is a use for bolt cutters I would have never dreamed up:smiley_thumbs_up:

[Mickhead]

From the other tool thread, this was the final solution for the final problem encountered out of about 6 others [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/205.jpg
And yes, I’ve voided my Superior warranty with some intricate underside grinding works [emoji23]
FWIW: GQ coily utes rear main tank filler stubs are approximately 3mm greater diameter than GU coily utes filler stubs some bloody how [emoji2959]



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Best hose enlarger I have ever seen 😀

[MB]

Snuck a couple of insomniac hours in on the GQ this morning before school runs [emoji23]
Plumbed the new Catch Can & mini ARB locker compressor finally into the fresh air Black Mamba airbox [emoji106][emoji106]
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[PeeBee]

@MB, I dont think the insulation I have is going to work that close to the heat source - its going to melt - best look at something else I think

[MB]

Cheers Philstar, appreciate the initial kind offer anyways Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Stropp]

8296082961Driving from Wagga to Jindabyne in Lola

[MB]

Rear winch cradle beast is finally test bolted into position tonight, need to plumb up the new coil inner airbags ASAP as old Grandpa Spec GQ drop some 5mm on the rear new spring measurements taken prior [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/11.jpg



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[Truckus]

Found issue with cooling and temp gauge gremlin. :animierte-smil

Bad news...now onto Brunswick in WA organizing warranty claim for what is either cracked heads or blown head gaskets on an engine 11 months old with 28000 Kms on it.:oops:

Found coolant tank was pressuring even on cold start as was running on OBD scan on the temp sender output to get a confidence check that the gauge is telling me good info (as was prepping to have digital A/M gauge installed). It was and coolant still cool and the signal was correct, but reservoir already bubbling and gurgling. suggesting exhaust gas pressuring cooling system.

So Tee kay test...and just of the vapor (after draining coolant a bit so it would not go into test chamber and foul readings) coming out og the top of the res, 4 squeezes and she yellow shifted...so..gasket or head crack.

Also fund condensation in EGR valve, but no signs of coolant in sump oil or oil filler cap, nor any soot build up in coolant.

Anyhow, engine still has 25 months warranty or another 31000 Kms on it so now gt to find a way to get it fixed without having to pay to get the car freighted from NSW to WA and back again ( a few grand there at least).

Now in all the time I have owned it, it has never gotten over 3/4 temp on gauge for more than 20 seconds and thats only after ten minutes from cold start before it settled back under half, and then stayed there all day for hot start or constant running, so to my knowledge engine has never kettled or boiled over.


So pretty pissed off atm, and hoping Brunswick has a plan in place to honor warranty for a 27 K install, and another 2K road haul for delivery.

Have spoken with head tech twice now, and he is getting back to me today.

Let us see what happens.

[PeeBee]

Send an email to Greg sat BD, admin@brunswickdiesels.com.au. Follow up with phone call to Linda or Kerira-lee, explain the situation. Leave it 3 hrs then ring them back, speak with Greg only, the other two guys work for him but they can't make warranty decisions. Detail the exact symptoms and what you have done to reach where you are. Ask Greg where you can take it for an assessment, you need to let him make the decisions rather than make demands, it's simply the way that works with him. I would be wry surprised if he knocks you back because the motor is still under warrany.

[Truckus]

Cheers mate, so far I have been detailed of to Scott, so I will chat with you tomorrow.

Adz

[MudRunnerTD]

Rear winch cradle beast is finally test bolted into position tonight, need to plumb up the new coil inner airbags ASAP as old Grandpa Spec GQ drop some 5mm on the rear new spring measurements taken prior [emoji23]
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Explain to me again MB why you have not got an "MB's GQ play car" Build thread going mate. Get onto it mate, all your history will be lost in this thread mate. I regret never starting a build thread for the GU. Would have been great to log the journey. So glad I have it all documented for the GQ.

[MB]

How dare you title Golden Gramps as a “play car” Mate......he is still a serious ‘workhorse’ [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Rossco]

Explain to me again MB why you have not got an "MB's GQ play car" Build thread going mate. Get onto it mate, all your history will be lost in this thread mate. I regret never starting a build thread for the GU. Would have been great to log the journey. So glad I have it all documented for the GQ.Yeah regretted not starting one for the GQ but was good timing at its rebirth. . Guess a lot of work but possible to pluck out all the info, it is so good to have all in one place. Could call it MBs Golden Toy / Tool. [emoji848] . . .

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[MudRunnerTD]

How dare you title Golden Gramps as a “play car” Mate......he is still a serious ‘workhorse’ [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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Golden Gramps Farm Truck built by MB. Go!

[MB]

Picked up my homemade wacky sliders from the powder coaters today, AkzoNobel Black Ink, personally love it, maybe not everybody’s cup of tea:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/13.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/14.jpg
First one just fitted up a treat, thankfully no oven warping [emoji120][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/15.jpg
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[MudRunnerTD]

They look great mate. Well done.

[MB]

Cheers Dazman, second side took a whisker longer and needed a bit of trolley jack assistance for the ute outrigger but at least I know their not too hard to remove for repainting or re-welding if they snap[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji23]
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[Rossco]

Oh wow very nice, which PCs did you use. .?

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[MB]

A mob in Boronia Mate, Precision I think, will McGoogle them again for you again soon. They were the only ones I could find that had 4kg of the colour wanted leftover.


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[MB]

Progress apologies, not Precision:

https://progresspowdercoating.com.au/contact-us/


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[jay see]

Went to have as look at it, poor things bit naked.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/18.jpg

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[MB]

Crikey, what’s happened John Mate?
Just a respray beautification hopefully [emoji120]


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[jay see]

Crikey, what’s happened John Mate?
Just a respray beautification hopefully [emoji120]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkInsurance claim after hitting a roo one morning on my way to work, he was a big boy. Did most of the damage along the side.

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[MB]

Bugger, sorry to hear Mate!
The Blue Beast will be back bigger, stronger and more beautiful sounds like it [emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]


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[jay see]

Yeah, can't say the same for the poor roo tho.[emoji120]

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[mudski]

Went to have as look at it, poor things bit naked.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/18.jpg

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While its apart have a look at the radiator support panel for rust. Just behind where the winch hook is sitting. Your Patrol is the same age as mine so surely theres rust there.

[MB]

Unfortunate I agree Mate, but with such a cool moist summer down here they are as thick as wabbits perpetually preggo’s certainly around our neck of the hills.
We all coped council potential fine notices to reduce green paddocks to sub 100mm prior to December 25th and one neighbour questioned this logic of their roadside 4’ grasses in contradiction. Handballed straight off to Vic Roadies territory to get informed that environmentally they leave “Kangaroo Grass” on our safe roadsides alone.....WTF [emoji2959][emoji23]


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[jay see]

Yeah well do.
Mines a late 97 didn't think yours is that old, but then again your is as clean as a whistle [emoji108]

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[mudski]

Yeah well do.
Mines a late 97 didn't think yours is that old, but then again your is as clean as a whistle [emoji108]

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2001 mine is. Might be all nice and clean on the outside, but means nothing underneath...Yours will surely have some rust in it I think. I'd be checking this out mate while its half apart.

[MB]

100% Agree with Mudski Mate too John Mate!
GU chassis’s are tough and fairly resistant but that dreaded radiator front thingy must’ve been made from some salty factory near the OEM coast [emoji51][emoji23]


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[MB]

Managed to squeeze the second D31A Optima under the tray for the rear winch by slightly butchering an old GU ARB tray off my oldest DX ute wreck.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/23.jpg
She’s certainly tight but not too stressed as only a hardwood tray above the terminals [emoji120]
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[MB]

Rust proofed the inside of my drivers side new slider with 10L of emergency Valvoline 15W-40 [emoji23][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/66.jpg


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[Rossco]

So cool, just remember which lube is in which lol . .[emoji6]

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[MB]

Been thinking about swapping the sump bolt and brass washers for a trickle tap if I ever get bored on Friday nights [emoji106][emoji106]
Calder Park Thunderdome should burnout smoke some rice burners up properly in the old 70rwkw TD42T[emoji123][emoji23]


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[Plasnart]

So cool, just remember which lube is in which lol . .[emoji6]

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What's going in the lefty MB ? I'd be needing a sticker or some other method to remember what's where. Bloody great invention though mate.

[MB]

10L of 80W-90 emergency gear oil Plassy Mate [emoji23]
My memory is bad but my eyes can hopefully still just tell the difference [emoji1696][emoji120][emoji23]


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[MB]

Just worked out a future reminder Plassy Mate, all the Gurus swear by this methodology: [emoji23]
“There’s no Pumpkin [emoji316] oil Left”
“There’s no Sump oil Starboard right” [emoji23]
Aaargh me Matey [emoji1022]*[emoji3517]


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[Truckus]

Mucked around sacrificing coolant to the coolant gods in the overflow vent, after replacing all cooling system caps, so blanking caps for radiator and 16 PSI pressure cap to expansion tank, and cycling through from warm to cool and refill and repeat over and over (for any air trap removal), as per fault finding instructions from Brunswick, and guess what, no changes, overflow tank still blowing out coolant and coolant does not get hotter than 60 degrees by the laser temp gun on the two tanks.

So pressurization coming from somewhere right:icon_bonk: deptie being told it is unlikely to be a head gasket or a cracked head. So the discussions will continue.

Evidently BD has identified a shop in Blackheath (in the blue mountains) that is happy to work on these 6.5 chevs. so looks like we will be dropping in there eventually.

[Mickhead]

10L of 80W-90 emergency gear oil Plassy Mate [emoji23]
My memory is bad but my eyes can hopefully still just tell the difference [emoji1696][emoji120][emoji23]


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😂 or use your nose and go by the smell of the 80w 🤢

[MB]

Sent poor old Grandpa Spec GQ and his new little legal 2” spings a wee bit deeper than he appreciated [emoji51]
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Never underestimate throwing hard earned coin at good winches and or modification upgrades thanks MudRunnerTD Legend [emoji106][emoji106]
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[PeeBee]

Back on break, started the beast for a quick run, and was doing a cursory look over things under the bonnet and noticed a dull orange glow on a 12V - cable to the accessory fuse block. Quick finger check and receive a nice little 12V finger burn. Checked quickly with voltmeter and accessories running at 10.5V. Switched everything off and found the earth not was loose. Tightened up, back to 12.8, simple things can catch you, pays to do the checks.

[Ben-e-boy]

Back on break, started the beast for a quick run, and was doing a cursory look over things under the bonnet and noticed a dull orange glow on a 12V - cable to the accessory fuse block. Quick finger check and receive a nice little 12V finger burn. Checked quickly with voltmeter and accessories running at 10.5V. Switched everything off and found the earth not was loose. Tightened up, back to 12.8, simple things can catch you, pays to do the checks.

Glowing as in the accessories weren't lighting up properly or the actual joint was glowing?

[PeeBee]

Glowing as in the accessories weren't lighting up properly or the actual joint was glowing?

Joint glowing, high resistance/poor connection

[Ben-e-boy]

Joint glowing, high resistance/poor connection


Honestly, its a pretty big deal to achieve a glowing joint. You really should reterminate the cable at a minimum. Ideally replace the cable.

[mudski]

Honestly, its a pretty big deal to achieve a glowing joint. You really should reterminate the cable at a minimum. Ideally replace the cable.

Whats the latest with your Patrol Ben?

[Ben-e-boy]

Whats the latest with your Patrol Ben?

It's basically just like the soviet union.

[stevemc181]

I installed my Big Bertha Oven on the cargo barrier. Should be able to do a nice roast in this sucker while driving to camp.

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[Rossco]

Ooh nice, tried out my little bertha in Tas, Im sold threre bloody good[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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[stevemc181]

Ooh nice, tried out my little bertha in Tas, Im sold threre bloody good[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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I noticed while testing it gets quite hot on the outside, a lot hotter than my small TB oven ever got, but it also gets a lot hotter inside than the small TB. I'll throw the temp gun on it when I go away at easter and see how hot it gets externally. I've thrown a bit of insulation on top of it to shield the Patrol roof a bit, helps stop the oven shaking while I drive as well. My first cook will be a a nice rack of lamb I think on the way out bush at easter.

Current draw was about 19.5 amps with both elements going full bore, no drama's while driving, but need to watch power usage if camped up.

[MudRunnerTD]

Put the GU on the Hoist to start fitting the sliders up and noticed the front wheel bearings were very loose... pulled a hub off the tighten and could not so have now stripped the front end damn it!

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[stricky]

I started the long list of jobs when you first get a patrol. First remove 3rd row seats (anyone in Brisbane want them?). Adjusted doors that did not close properly. Looked at all the strange home wiring (job for another day). Removed Rear Wheel carrier (Rock Armor) to replace bearings but could not find a replace bearing as not standard Ford/Holden bearings (job for Monday). Cleaning, lots of cleaning. Add to already long list of things to do. oh, and brought a Milford cargo barrier for $70.

[Mickhead]

Was driving home from Bunnings yesterday, slowing down for traffic lights, not quite coming to a complete stop.. When I started to move forward the poo let out a small “ FFT FFT “ sound, like driving over a sheet of plasterboard some tradie dropped...And lost all power. Drove it off the road with the starter motor. RACV bloke suggested fuel issues, however I thought it was cranking faster than usual on the starter motor, compression loss?
Started autopsy today. Shes Farked. Time for an Amarok.

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