well as i'm stuck inside ... missing my patrol.... don't see many of them here.
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well as i'm stuck inside ... missing my patrol.... don't see many of them here.
Good to hear from you Garett, we are into 6 weeks of additional lockdown in Melb, so I feel for you. When are you supposed to be heading back here, Aussie flights are supposedly up to 12 months off restarting to the rest of the universe - might be sooner, who knows!
no idea... i've been fur-lowed so i dont even get to work ... bored out of my nutter. replaced the bushes in my rc car with bearings, played with the coil pretension and shock height. did the water pump and timing belt thermostat housing in the wifes focus ...
I would of looked after it for you free of charge and sent you daily pics *L*Quote:
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well I am back in the country, gotta organise a few things and go get the ford patrol. since I parked it the clutch has stopped clutching, as much info as I have been given so when I get there it will be fun, don't think near 3000 km with out a clutch would be ideal. yes after sitting for over 3 years I am gunna drive it, far, as it has no rego and will get rego in a different state, so a permit is in order. I have the use of a perentie (Land Rover fans will know these). I thought my na td42 was slow ... oh boy, it does beat walking not by much, but it does.
well after a few phone calls it sounds like the clutch master has gone bye bye, just need to source one then bolt it on when I get there, sounds like the rest of it is ok, just the usual fluid change and I should be fine. the question is do I put vac assist in..
well the time is nigh, 3 states 3000km car been sitting for near 4 years, flooding, what could possibly go wrong ...
Clutch master turned into master and slave. Add a brake master, a seized bleed nipple, and a blown brake hose. But it turned over first go. Now to find a front brake hose ...
You’re a Great Aussie Returned Bloke Garret Old Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
Please do be careful your rear hydraulic brake proportional valve thingy on the Q hasn’t bogged up in storage whilst away [emoji120][emoji120]
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Fluid came out all cleanQuote:
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That is Great News Garret Mate, Trust me or NOT please when I say that the rear brake proportion valve thingy up higher above your rear axle/body is fantastic at high syphon holding air/crud etc…
When You do find that nipple and 99% of modern day service mechanics are lost too, a stagnant vehicle of its age will possibly require a stiff piece of say MIG wire to strategically clear its 90 degree bleed points if that makes nuffy MB sense?
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Yeah sorta like the clutch bleed point under the bonnet on the passenger side. Not everyone knows about it. But before she got parked up it got it's brake fluid changed and the brake proportional valve was nice clean and free flowing. The front left bleeder seized in solid and took oil and patience to get loose. I ended up replacing all the hoses in the front end I don't wanna blow one on the highway..Quote:
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Well the old girl is packed and am starting the adventure tomorrow
3000km from where to where mate? Bloody live for road trips, so envious!!Quote:
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Going from almost Townsville to Adelaide..no ac loaded with stuff. If U see frantic posting here I will be in need of parts.... Got 5 days to do itQuote:
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All the best mate. Slow and steady wins the race.Quote:
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Windows down Garrett, TD42 NA Trojan Weapon Brother, Enjoy the 95kmph [emoji123][emoji123]
Sites/sights/smells/longevity just simply plodding along [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Drop a cog down when needed to give both ya’ll a rest until over the crest [emoji322][emoji106][emoji106]
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you timed it perfectly with the fuel price hike. I wonder if first born sons are good for a tankful or 2?
Still faster than a Hilux up a hill lol
Wish I could add a picture got a decent load including a giant canoe
Radiator/system pressure tested before departure Garret Mate [emoji120][emoji120]
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FWIW: (safety wise) It’s always worth carrying a full set of 13A belts & top/bottom radiator hoses & ………..heater hoses IMHO!
Them sneaky rubbery lines over your rocker cover can shut an entire Adventure down [emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]
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Cooling and brakes were tested prior to departure...in a cane paddock...Quote:
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I had replaced all cooling rubber bits and belts 6 years or so ago... She'll be fine lol he says 1800 km in . 4 year old diesel is not the best. Lacked some power. Now it doesn't run on when you turn it off.
Well 3300km done.. she is starting to sweat horsepower .. and a few other niggles. Like my factory clock. Some rattles to sort but nothing too major
Glad You’re Safe & Sound Garret Mate [emoji120][emoji106]
Faithful old dinosaurs our TD42’s, keep on trucking with some clean air/filter inspections for added power, no need to always replace, circumstantially can get away with a removable tapout roadside just for good measure [emoji123][emoji123]
Damn bugs [emoji221] on forward facing Snorkels [emoji3062]
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I do need to make a shield for the clutch slave ... its gone walkabout, the pedal gets worse as the day went on then get better the next morning...
since removing all the weight I doubled the gap between the tyre and the wheel arch ...
ended up doing a fuel filter beside the road, but surprisingly the tyres held up..
I do think the old girl could benefit from some new shocks I've put over 100k km on these Monroes
It was this caused our need to be put on a tow truck half way up the Kuranda Road from Cairns. Clutch jammed, slave cylinder wouldn't release. Car was not driveable. Dropped at the mechanic's after hours. Next morning clutch worked & we drove it into the premises. Mechanic's first & only question was "Do you have a 3" exhaust"? Symptoms & answer of "Yes" had him say "It'll be the clutch slave cylinder. ........ & it was.Quote:
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I got some headers bout 2.5 inch at the slave, when the pedal went I just shifted without the clutch until I got to town. although not much changing down the highway sitting on 90km/hr.Quote:
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sadly its not the first time I have changed gears in cars without clutches ...
grr see a trail of fluid running down the front left .... gotta investigate but I think I've blown a calliper .... :(
top tip don't let your old car sit for a long time ...
Different to mine. The slave cylinder jammed holding the clutch open. Could change gears, but no drive. RACQ chap was very puzzled but the mechanic knew straight off what the problem was.Quote:
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Now you tell me!!! *LMAO*Quote:
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Is be checking your blinker fluid also! Good to see your having fun getting back into it mateQuote:
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Yep same issue with mine. I bought a heat shield for the slave cylinder but it ended up vibrating apart so I wrapped the exhaust pipe in lagging. All issues gone…Quote:
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I had a look and yep the piston is squirting fluid when I push it back... rebuild kit looks like the go
need to get me a hone,
blinker fluid is fine mate, its the muffler bearing that's giving trouble.
Most truckies driving crash boxes will drive all day without using the clutch, using it only when needing to come to a dead stop.Quote:
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got my finger out and pulled the calliper down and cleaned it up. put new seals in it and bolted it back up.. it'll get bled later.
looks like I have been volunteered to fix a couple trailers. brake issues and a wheel bearing.
well now i am considering a turbo .... yeah i know rabbit hole. it will need a new/reco pump, injectors and a full exhaust,
thinking i should have an intercooler and i guess i need to sort an air filter.
it would be nice to get 4-500nm but i want it to stay reliable.
Talk to @Rossco and @AB and @MudRunnerTD for some recommendations Garett.Quote:
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How much do you want to send??
Borg Warner turbo
UFI 250HP 12mm Pump
Big airbox and Snorkel
Front or Top mount Intercooler with 3inch in and out
3 inch exhaust.
New Clutch maybe?
Decent tune