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Originally Posted by 10G
The cut outs are about unless in the patrol.
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Nice John.
Did you get the oil light issue sorted?
Cheers mate..Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Yeah, the aftermarket switch wasn't reading right.
I ended up cleaning my old one as I knew it wasn't leaking, it was oil from the leaking rocker gasket that was dripping onto it.
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A bit more progress this weekend.
Brought some insulation and made my own shades. Neeed to take out the fridge and cage to do the L/R side. Bit average on the inside, but they work. Simple velcro around the edges for easy removal. Going to do the same for the rear passenger doors.
Tried out the water tank with a gravity fed hose and tap, I'm going to put a pump in. The design of the tank which allows for a hump separates the water on each side, that's why there's two outlets. Once one side gets down you use the other side. What I'm going to do is run both outlets into a y fitting and then that one will run into the pump.
I did have the sub tank light on the dash come on. I've never had that before. I disconnected the battery for a few hours. Put it lback on and the light disappeared. Do I need to run another earth strap for the sub tank if so, where.https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/157.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/158.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/159.jpg
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Next is the rear bar.
I was planning on the uneek one, but they are no longer making it for my GU. I can go raslarr to suit the rest of the bar work, but there's a chance that it won't be ready by the trip.
What else would you recommend.
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Contact Milweld in Mansfield. That’s what I have and I love it.
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Star Crew Ind in SE Qld.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG0p3TcplS0
A big fan of Mills gear too Mudski Brother, must say though that young blokes instructional video of rear GU quarter chops was humbly well done [emoji106][emoji106]
Young son will go seriously far, cool, calm & collected humble tutorials [emoji736][emoji736]
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I was disappointed too John Brother that Uneek stopped their manufacturing of our GU rear bars, the ultimate touring rear bars IMHO 🥲Quote:
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In all honesty, if you’re stressing about our Simpson crossing, please stop, I can uterize fit on the back, extra mogas jerry cans for us all [emoji106][emoji106]
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Save your money until time permits [emoji3590][emoji106]
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Yeh, he's not bad eh MB. I watched his vid to learn how to do my front axle rebuild.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB;845291... Young son will go seriously far, cool, calm & collected humble tutorials [emoji736
Has anyone got a contract number for them. I've sent them a Facebook message and an email through their website, but would like to have a chat with them first..Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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Cheers Mark.Quote:
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I did see that, but wanted to speak to millweld directly. I'll call tvs and see if they can get me through.
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5741 9112.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
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You’re Too Honest @mudski Brother [emoji3590][emoji3590]Mills Mrs is going to Love you [emoji51]
Best to PM & Delete Digits Here Maybe [emoji120] [emoji848]
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So I picked up a cargo barrier off marketplace for $50. Man what a mission. In the end I had to remove the backing of the fridge cage and work out how to mount the bottom of the barrier. Then make up brackets to mount the top and reposition the electrical components as they now sits higher. A fair bit of mucking around because of the draws, but it's now securely in place. I've had to spin the freezer 90 degrees as it didn't fit.
Managed to also fit a water pump and plumb it to the tank, because of the design it has 2 outlets one on each side. I plumb both sides to one and then to the pump. Didn't quite work, am I asking too much from the pump?https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru.../2024/05/3.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru.../2024/05/4.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru.../2024/05/5.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru.../2024/05/6.jpg
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The diaphragm pump has a poor suction capability, which is why they only rate the discharge head. You will do better lowering the inlet of the pump to the same level as the tank outlet, then it should work fine.
Thanks.Quote:
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I did try it at a lower level, but probably not long enough to get the air out. It was late and I was getting impatient I will give it another go on the weekend. The bloody shopping trolley is playing funny buggers, just out of the blue it gets irregular revs then stops, starts up fine and keeps going. Did it twice this morning within 15k out of a 45k trip. Ahhh,[emoji2959]
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I'm not sure how you tell, or if there is an inlet and outlet side to the pump, but in the 'features' screen grab you posted it states that it has a "Special valve for liquid input and output".
Maybe the hoses are hooked up the wrong way round and the valve is stopping the full flow?
I did try it both ways (briefly)and it seems to be the way I left it was the correct way, but I will definitely be checking everything again. I'm sure that with me rushing I've missed something simple..Quote:
Originally Posted by Cremulator
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I don’t mean to tell you how to suck eggs mate, but sometimes simple things are the cause. Are all hose joints air tight? There are no hose clamps at the pump connections in your photo.
All good mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart
I ran out of clamps and I wasn't go back to Bunnings for the 3rd time. I'll pick up a couple more on the way home during the week. They were a snug fit, but yeah they do need clamps..
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I think this refers to the diaphragm valve inside the pump so it sucks in liquid and the valve closes then the diaphragm discharges against the closed seal, pretty normal, there will be a flow arrow on the pump and if connected with correct polarity it should work but its only self priming with a positive head on the inlet side i suspect. To improve operation a check valve could be mounted in the supply line from the tank to the pump so water does not siphon back away from the pump, pretty cheap way to resolve that, as jaysee said its going to be a simple fix.waterQuote:
Originally Posted by Cremulator
Had a chance to have a good look today..
So, the stupid design of this tank means that there are 2 outlets one at each end. What I tried to do is connect the 2 into one.
While full it works good, 20lts later once the water is in its 2 separate compartments it coughs and splatters.
Now I think I will run 2 separate lines, one at each end.
While tank is full has good pressure
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What about installing a 3-way control valve to switch between the feed from each end?
I think I'm going to call the mob that I got it from and have a chat with them first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cremulator
A 3 way valve would probably work and that might be the way to go..
Thanks for the input..
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What are you expecting or wanting to get from the tank and pump? Are you looking to fill a pot or use it for a quick shower or wash mud from a clogged radiator? I think this is the starting point in all honesty. Linking the hoses or running them singly will get you the same result as the inlet head is the same. You just achieve twice the volume to draw down. If you want a higher pressure then consider a small pressurised accumulator like they use in a boat water system. Like this one. I was going to use it on my radiator spray bar to even out the diaphragme pump pulse, but in the end it wasn't necessary.https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18638198...FjSaNNYKBjw9sD
I'm happy with the flow and how it works, but I'm only getting the top part of the water out approx 20 lts with good flow, then it looks like it's sucking air.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
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If the water is above the outlet level and the hose clamps are tight it can only be a hole in the hose or a hole in the diaphragm of the pump or a torn diaphragm I think? PIA issues, i feel for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
I was going to suggest you simply flip it upside down, but then I saw the filler.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
I'd just leave some wiggle room and when the outlet side got low, I'd just lift it up and drain from the full side to the empty side, that's what I did with my bladder.
Or just top the thing up, never a bad idea to circulate your water.
KISS.
looking good mate hopefully have my 61 on the road this summer :)
Admin, Maybe Moderators [emoji22][emoji120]Quote:
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Can we please dispose of Walkie Dangerous Talkie [emoji2957]
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Haven't had much time this weekend, but squeezed in enough to finally get this water tank sorted. Once it was all level it pumps out about 35 litres and with a couple wedges in the right places I should be able to get the last few litres if needed.
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Now onto the next thing..
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Take some spare plastic fittings with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay see
Good outcome, however I think you would achieve the same flow just letting the water run out the hose. Anyway its installed and workingQuote:
Originally Posted by jay see
Let us just say, gravity wins [emoji120][emoji120] Apologies Brother but there is no need for fandagle[emoji182] water [emoji22][emoji3590][emoji3590]
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John, I assume the tank has a breather in the cap? If not it will suck in and stock flowing with either a pump or gravity. A small hole , say 3- 5mm dia would be fine, you could screw in a pneumatic airline fitting and add a small length of airline to raise the air point and also stop any nuisance splashing out of the take breather.
If the tank was sitting higher I wouldn't have gone with the pump, but we're only getting older so the convenience is nice to have.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
Yeah it did, but it's pretty shit. I'm going to replace it with a diff breather, something like the last pic.. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...2024/05/33.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...2024/05/34.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...2024/05/35.jpgQuote:
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