Another TB42 to TD42 Conversion

Ok so i was just going back through my receipts and photos, i now know why the front seal was leaking...

Ok so i got a TD42NA to TD42t conversion kit from EA - this shows on my receipt a TD42 REAR MAIN SEAL & "FULL GASKET SET" When i looked at the gasket set (full gasket set) the photo clearly says TD42t ... The front harmonic balancer on a TD42t is larger in Dia than a std TD42 - and thus the seal that i got in my full gasket set is a different size front seal to that required... I didnt pick it up, till now.... Fark, what a twat....

Anyway this is a heads up for the next guy that does this conversion, your rear main seal is correct but if you get a full gasket set for a TD42t you will need a different front seal as the TD42 is smaller Dia.....

Anyone have a spare plug like this laying around or know where i can get one, I need to get a pin out so i can use it on my rev counter. .
The folded back soldered wire trick isn't working.

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Thanks

Jaycar sell connectors of every shape and form, was just looking today.
Maybe grab a catalog for the future, No spare cars hanging around

Unfortunately, i don't have a spare car or harness, and after going to Jaycar myself yesterday lunch time was not successful in finding anything remotely similar, but lucky for me a good mechanic fella that owns his own workshop and sponsors my 4wd club came on over yesterday to pick up my TB42E airbox i had put aside for him, anyway he saw my other post on this subject on FB & gave me a couple of pins he had in his workshop, looks like if i straighten them out they will go straight into the slot... :) so it looks like problem solved...

Also i refitted the correct size front harmonic balancer seal last night, surprisingly enough the crank case is now sealed up like a ducks bum :) I never got around to fitting the fan and radiator back on as i kept dropping the spring washer that goes on the fan hub nuts and after about 8 times of dropping it and re-finding it (Working in flood light garage) i had enough, so i will get back out there tonight and try to get it all back together.

Ok. Oil leak / harmonic balancer seal fixed.
Next

Problem 1
I seem to run out of suck.. lol may need another or bigger vacuum canister or i may need to investigate my vacuum pump.

Problem 2
I cannot get the rev counter working, this may be due to a poor contact behind the speedo, or a RS Sender or the Tacho clock i put in from a series II dash doesn't work...

Fun n games ...

Its almost done......Intercooler is in and fitted.

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Vacuum problem sorted. Silly old pom put the check valve in backwards.

Just need to find someone to modify my bonnet so the scoop looks the part.
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Looking sexy mate.... until you get the bonnet done it is one big heat soak sitting on top of the engine.

Ok so I just took it for a really sneaky drive around the block at lunchtime... :driving2:
Its running ok, I didn't go to far as I have no intercooler hole cut yet and as BA said I don't want it getting too hot.

Things I have noted....

1 My rev counter works but only past 2500rpm, I suspect the sender is RS
2 I may put in another vac canister as a precaution but not sure at this stage
3 The motor seems a little down on power and I only made about 7psi boost so I may need to increase the soot a little via the smoke screw
4 It sounds frigging awesome with no mufflers and only a short stubby pipe fitted to the dump pipe.. lol
5 I really want to cut a hole and fill the bonnet groove so the top mount cooler can be fitted and looks awesome but need someone who is a panel beater or body work specialist to help me/ do a paid job cos this is cosmetic and in full view so I don't wanna f-it up

Then a bit of fine tuning, fit an exhaust then a visit to VASS & vic roads. Then Done.

BTW insurance - - Shannons were awesome, full off road cover anywhere in AU and fully comp with full modifications and agreed value...

Interested in what you are paying mate...Also be interested in how it all goes with the VASS.

BA -Shannons quoted me $58 per month fully comp with all modification to motor and other mods like 33's winch bar, 2" lift etc.ect.
Full comp off road cover and glass cover, i also have one previous claim last year.