Hodge's new 4.2

[Hodge]

Haha cheers jff and the rest ... Parts,gauges,pillar pod ordered.

Tapatalked from S6

[threedogs]

Hi Eric I noticed a few posts back you used an ockie strap to secure a drum of oil.
Please throw it an any others in the rubbish and use ratchet straps, ockie straps are an
accident waiting to happen, especially if you have yong children around, just saying lol

[mudski]

I'd agree with you here. Ratchet straps are good and safe. I only use occys to hold the tarp down over my camper.

[threedogs]

I'd agree with you here. Ratchet straps are good and safe. I only use occys to hold the tarp down over my camper.

wait till a mate loses an eye and you'll change your mind,
I never use them and havent for over 20 years.

[Hodge]

I agree on the straps. I only use them inside on the cargo barrier. Very convenient.

[Hodge]

Fitted up the rear work / flood / reverse light from LED Light Co.

Wired up with a switching relay to work when reverse kicks in OR with a flick of a switch it'll work simply be a work light .

[DaveGQ]

Have you got a dual battery set up? If so, how did you wire it? I'm guessing when it's activated by the reverse gear it will be powered by your main battery, but when it's switched on as a work light you would want it to be powered by the aux batt?

[Hodge]

It is powered from the aux. battery , regardless whether I switch it on manually , or it is triggered by reverse gear.

Tapatalked from S6

[Hodge]

Here is how it's wired up.

[Hodge]

I'd like to do a cooling overhaul over the coming ages, as I cannot tell by records when the last time coolant was touched on this thing.

Things like full drain and flush, new thermostat, fresh coolant, maybe even a new radiator ?? Just brainstorming at the moment.
I spoke to a 4x4 shop today I will not name, but they were very hesitant to take on the job due to some bolt on the thermostat housing that goes a long way down into the block ?? Thats backfired on them a few times ?? Supposedly it commonly snaps off and front of the engine has to come off to get fixed ?
Was this bloke onto something or just pulling my leg ??

Cooling is detrimental to the 4.2 hence it's not a job I'd like to throw my amateur approach at. However it's made me even more cautious after what he told me.

Thoughts ?