Another TB42 to TD42 Conversion

[Andyh]

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.....

[Andyh]

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

[threedogs]

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

[Andyh]

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.

[Andyh]

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 ...

[Andyh]

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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[Bloodyaussie]

Looking sexy mate.... until you get the bonnet done it is one big heat soak sitting on top of the engine.

[Andyh]

Ok so I just took it for a really sneaky drive around the block at lunchtime...
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...

[Bloodyaussie]

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

[Andyh]

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.