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Ian
The Ridgeway became out of bounds a couple of years ago - well, the dog
walkers, cyclists and hikers took exception to certain bits of the
Ridgeway being open to us 4x4'ers, so I last drove that in 2002.
Actually, a little detective work on tyre tracks suggested that much of
the damage was done, not by 4x4'ers but by trail/rambler bikes.
Renate
>>> [Email address removed] 12/01/04 06:29pm >>>
Gents,
I'd thought I'd poll you all on the rights of way issue in the UK.
First
a little background. I don't use my Bruiser off road much. I bought it
to tow my motorcycle which I both race and trail ride on byways so I am
quite active on byways and RUPPs etc. One by one the government and
councils are closing them down. Nearly always specious reasons are
given
that do not stand logical scrutiny. Behind it is the belief of the
authorities and general public that the only place vehicles should be
is
on tarmac. The authorities encourage the public to believe this by the
appalling lack of clarity on signing and information.
Anyway hearing of yet another unnecessary byway closure I'm sick of it.
The reasons given were spoiling pedestrian and equestrian peace and
enjoyment. Well I cycle and cars spoil my enjoyment but as I'm on a
road
I have to put up with it. In fact when I drive the other motorists are
spoiling my enjoyment but I have never seen that as a reason to expect
them to be banned!
Anyway how do you guys feel in the 4x4 world?
We are thinking of 2 things a possible demo in London next year before
the election and if Labour and Alun Michael who is driving much of this
is re-elected a possible days of civil disobedience when we will ride
footpaths etc. Ok impossible in a 4x4 and harder to avoid plod if he
turns up in a big vehicle. We really feel with only a rapidly
diminishing 5% of trails open to vehicles it's out of order to be
trying
to ban us. The Ramblers have 95% vehicle free and the right to roam for
crying out loud.
So what are the feelings in the 4x4 world?
Regards,
Ian.
 
Ian,
Greenlaning in this country is on it's last wheels and there are no
signs it will ever recover. Who do you join forces with to demonstrate
that your votes will count? How may MPs will back you if they know you
don't get political mileage from championing a hobby that is seen as
an environmental threat by the urban bobble hat bunch and a nuisance
at best by the rural community? How many jobs does greenlaning
generate that are not there already due to the number of ramblers?
I know it sounds bitter but I've been watching this for may years.
Year after year access to public land has been shrinking and that's
despite an ever more visible presence of GLASS and similar
organisations.
--
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 18:29:23 +0000, Ian Packer <[Email address removed]> wrote:
 
Hi Ian,
Coming from a farming/country background here is my 2 pence worth and
feeling in the mood for a late night ramble....
Firstly the goretext brigade (ramblers), you will struggle to get
anywhere with them - they are very well funded, well connected and a
powerful lobbying force. According to Jeremy Clarkson they originated
from the Communist party, I doubt this, but an interesting idea!
Next the Labour party, if the hunting ban has proved anything, it is
that the current government will not listen to reason, they will
commission enquiries into issues and then completely disregard the
results/outcome. More than likely they will follow what the goretext
brigade want.
Unfortunately the 4x4 brigade already have a such a strong negative
image in the public eye and I suspect that any civil disobedience will
just aggravate the situation.
It is all pretty depressing, however I would suggest the following
course of action might achieve something:
Firstly you need to unite all off roaders under a common organisation
with subscriptions to provide a fighting fund - along the same lines as
the Countryside Alliance, but far better organised with a damn site
better PR.
You need to educate the public in general and the people you meet when
travelling along the byways and explain to them why you have a right to
be there. Print leaflets explaining the legalities that can be handed
out, explain the facts, explain the facts that byways are the
equivalent to main roads without the tarmac, etc.... Basically terms
they will understand.
Your biggest enemy is negative image. You have a big problem with off
roaders driving where they shouldn't, wrecking tracks making them
practically impassable by pedestrians and anything less than severely
modified 4x4s as well as causing damage to trees/fences from winching,
etc - this has to be policed by the central body and you need to work
with local councils to try to lessen/repair the damage.
I remember talking to some people from the Wiltshire county Council a
few years ago about groups of 4x4s coming down from London and churning
up the Fosseway (at the time I had a farm to play on so wasn't
necessarily pro the off road community). Their solution was this -
rather than charging building companies to dump rubble at the local tip
they were allowed to dump it for free on sections of the Fosse - this
solved the problems of the massive ruts as well as reduced the
attraction to off roaders only interested in playing in really rough
muddy sections.
I think that this is something that can be replicated around the
country and supported by a central off roading body - perhaps they
could get parties of volunteers to help doing the grading etc.
The days of mud plugging on public byways are limited and you will
struggle to defend it - if you want to do it there are plenty of pay
and play sites and there will always be Salisbury Plain (BTW Ian, are
you coming?).
If you can combat the negative image by making the repair of damage a
top priority then you might stand a chance of retaining some rights.
On the issue of opening up disused tracks I would be inclined to put
this on the back burner - fight for the ones that are already opened
up.
On the issues of landowners blocking tracks, it is a pain in the ass,
but you aren't going to make friends being adversarial about it. You
need a team of local farming related off roaders (there must be some)
to establish why the track has been closed off and then try to
negotiate - the chances are that it has blocked off for stock reasons
or to prevent off roaders causing damage, leaving gates open, etc.
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift, ARB
 
Dave
... I would say that for the low purchase price of electrical wire
and connectors, poping out to a local Halfords is even a better deal
;-)
-
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:46:38 +0000 (GMT Standard Time), Dave Harris
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Hi Dave, thanks for the offer.
I got this reply from Ben at Slee Who had a European '80.
"Our H/L harness would not be of much use to you with H4 and H1
headlights. Sorry!"
So I cancelled my order!
I did go for the 2.5" OME kit and discs though.
Cheers
Dermot
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To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 12:46 PM
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Hi Guys
The Slee wiring harness will work on UK vehicles if you change the plugs and sockets.Its actually a really simple mod and will cost only pence.
I still would say that for the low purchase price the loom from Christo is a good deal.
Anyone who has one of these and wants it modified can send it to me and I will modify it at cost price!!!
Let me know if you're interested.
Dave Harris
[Email address removed]
97 VX 1HDFT Devon UK
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<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>I got this reply from Ben at Slee Who had a European
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<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>So I cancelled my order!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2>I did go for the 2.5" OME kit and discs
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<DIV>Hi Guys</DIV>
<DIV>The Slee wiring harness will work on UK vehicles if you change the
plugs and sockets.Its actually a really simple mod and will cost only
pence.</DIV>
<DIV>I still would say that for the low purchase price the loom from
Christo is a good deal.</DIV>
<DIV>Anyone who has one of these and wants it modified can send it to me
and I will modify it at cost price!!!</DIV>
<DIV>Let me know if you're interested.</DIV>
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<DIV>Dave Harris
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Wow, slow down guys !!!
Thanks for all the welcomes and good wishes etc. I'm afraid I can't type
fast enough to reply to you all personally, I'd still be at it next October
the way I type.
So thanks to Brendan, great place to be Colorado, are you going to 'Cruise
Moab' in May? I'm O.K. for FJ40 bits for the time being, but I will have to
talk to Christo soon about some 80 stuff.
Steve Ackhurst. Hy Steve, It's great to know there is another 40 Series
owner in the group. The Sig. Line is probably a bit too abbreviated, the car
is a 1982 FJ40 Australian Specification (R.H.D.) Cruiser. Swagman is its
name, (for some reason, all my Cruisers have been male), and all have names.
I was lucky, or was I, my 40 came complete with the power steering factory
fitted, and also the air-con. I've removed the air-con, and converted the
power steering to a Saginaw set up from a Chevy Blazer.
Jon, toy80, Hy there. Don't know about finding a reliable mechanic for John,
I'm still trying to find my own feet here in Ireland. I'm supposed to be
semi-retired, but I seem to be working harder than ever. Don't know how I
managed when I was full-time !! Say, thanks a lot for enrolling me in the
A.B.Z&S Club. The next time I'm back in the U.K. I'll pull a few strings and
get you signed up as a full member of the Accrington over 50s Nudist
Jugglers Society. Great bunch of people, salt of the Earth. ;^)
Hy Julian, I had seen your name on the T.L.C.A. list several times and even
thought of getting in touch with you once or twice before finding this list.
Good to catch up with you at last.
To Anthony and John, didn't forget you guys, but as you know, I have already
replied to you direct. I was trying to save the band width.
To all. I receive this list in Digest mode, and don't check my e-mails as
often as I should so please forgive me if I am late responding to some
threads sometimes, I'm not being ignorant, just a bit lazy sometimes.
All the best to you all, and thanks for the welcomes.
Mik Kenney (Cruisermik).
T.L.C.A. Member (Last 8 Years).
82 FJ 40 Series, Australian Spec. 'Swagman' Undergoing Serious Mods.
97 80 Series 1HD FT. 'Abe' 2" O.M.E. And Further Plans.
 
Hi Mik
I told you they are the best, nicest guys and girls and always there for you
, but u have to have the chat aswell, very important that. It would be a
very dull cold place if all you did was talk tech all the time. I have to
say that because I cant talk tech at all yet, but I have good teachers. Any
way Ill let you get your feet for a while.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
 
I've removed the air-con, and converted the
power steering to a Saginaw set up from a Chevy Blazer.
Mik,
I've a read bit about the Saginaw set up. What makes it preferable to the
original Toyota PS?
If not better there must be a difference, what made you swap, if swap is the
right word.
How does an Australian spec FJ40 differ from a Japanese manufactured
vehicle. I've seen differences between mine and a US marketed vehicle.
I believe that my FJ would have been made in Japan, then shipped to Java as
is, without too many alterations. With the possibility of older
specifications remaining in place for longer, like the three gear set up, is
Aussie spec similar?
Steve Ackhurst
Email: [Email address removed]
 
Airbus!!!!! Lucky bugger, not quite there yet, .....still on the night mail
run in the old C310......
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From: "Neil Paisnel" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] HJ60 Oil Pressure
Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 19:08:17 +0100
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
I have a 1982 HJ60 with 2H motor (6cyl diesel) 190,000 miles, 30k since
rebuild and new oil pump
At the end of last summer, I notices a sudden drop in oil pressure.
Oil level ok, gave engine oil flush and filter change. =3D20
Still low pressure.
Since then have changed the oil pressure relief valve and spring, still =3D
low
oil pressure.
Took off electric sender and put in capillary gauge (in fact tried 3
different gauges). All gave 80 or so psi when cold at tickover, up to =3D
110
or so at 2500-300 rpm. Only a little lower when warm(ish)..only run up =3D
in
workshop, not on the road. This seems ok, if not a bit high??
Bought and fitted new sender. Still no change to indicated cockpit =3D
reading.
On changing the sender, needed to remove the top off the centrifugal =3D
filter,
and noticed a crack and a small piece missing on the spinner unit (on =3D
the
lip where the 'O'ring sits). When the engine is started with the cover =3D
off,
oil pisses out of the crack, SO....new spinner unit. =3D
Fitted.....still
indicating low on the cockpit gauge. =3D20
The electrical cockpit gauge shows the correct resistance across the
winding....65 ohm, but so does a second hand one I tried that I know is
knackered, the needle is totally immovable on it.
I have ordered another gauge for the cluster (=3DA322), but this does not =3D
arrive
till end of next week some time.
Since I have changed so many other parts, and not had a result, I am not =3D
so
hopeful that this will give a result.
So.....what the hell is going on? Anyone got any ideas? I have the
original Toyota service manual, but no specs to say what the oil =3D
pressure
figure should be in psi/bar. Even tried the local diesel/engine machine
shop. They have all the diesel spec books, but no figures listed for =3D
this
engine......all other Toyota engines, yes, but not this one!!
Anyone out there with a 2H motor with figures that their engine is =3D
producing
in psi off a capillary gauge. I know the figures that I am getting =3D
sound
reasonable, and I know what average figures I would expect, but what I =3D
would
like to see is real figures from a real in service engine.
Neil Paisnel
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From: "Neil Paisnel" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] Exhausts
Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 19:15:23 +0100
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
I have absolutely no idea of the spec or even the price I paid, but I =3D
bought
an all stainless steel exhaust system for my HJ60 in 1992 from Rimmer =3D
Bros.
It has been dented and bashed al its life round the farm here in Jersey, =3D
but
still as good as the day it was fitted. I also believe they gave some =3D
sort
of 'lifetime' guarantee with it....but how long that is I do not know. =3D
But
for off the shelf units, and in stainless, it has certainly paid for =3D
itself
Neil Paisnel
1982 HJ60
Jersey
http://www.paisnel.co.uk
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From: "dermot.allen" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] 80 [Admin]
Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 22:08:15 +0100
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
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Evening all! 'Hope you are all well.
'Just to let you all know that I am on an Airbus course, started two =3D
weeks ago and another six to go in Toulouse so I will be 'off the air' =3D
most of the time.
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Dermot
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Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 09:14:09 +0100
From: Jon C-W <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] Made-up exhausts - CHAT
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Now this might be useless info, but on the other hand it may ring a bell with some.
In Bosnia the local exhaust (or 'Auspuh') shops, generally do not stock
systems as supplied by Bosal, Walker et al. My brake/filter/water pump
importer is also the Walker importer but says that they are generally too
expensive for the local market.
So how do they provide replacement exhausts ? These shops use one of
several German made machines that bend pipe into the required shape. The shop has a supply of pipe in 1m lengths and in various diameters. They buy
lengths of silencer can in 2 circular diameters and 2 oval sections,
usually in 3m lengths. They then cut-up the stock to the length they
require and then weld-on end plates, sometimes with a weld-on bend. The can
is stuffed with fibreglass wool and the centre pipe looks like it has been
dabbed with an angle grinder disc at regular intervals ! Its not the best
of silencers but then again, it meets German automotive standards, so can't
be that bad.
The bad news - for me when I wanted a new system - is that the automotive
pipe bender kit is not sufficient to make the - from memory - 60mm diameter
pipe for an 80. The answer was just one shop in the country which had the
equipment to make truck exhausts, and thus the 60mm was about the smallest
diameter they worked with.
When I needed a silencer in an emergency soon after I got the 80, I had a
50mm silencer made-up, and despite its restriction being 10mm smaller than
standard, it did not really make much difference with the slow speeds that
I run at, plus the fact that my engine doesn't have a turbo. (Remember also
that the 80 pipe is squashed and not full diameter where it goes over the
rear cross-member too). The old salvaged Toy welded-on bends at each end
of the 'new' silencer failed before the silencer showed any sign of rust.
So when it came to replace that, it was easier to get a full Toy
replacement than try and get to the truck pipe bender at the other end of
the country. (This despite the 3 weeks delivery from the cowboy sub-agent
of a Toy dealer from Croatia masquerading as a Toy dealer in Sarajevo,
thanks to silencer paste and bandage).
The silencers also come in 2 grades of steel and the 'rustless' quality may
not be stainless but is good.
So, I wonder if there are firms in UK/Eire which have the truck exhaust
equipment that could do the job?
Well, just a thought anyway.
Cheers
Jon
'92 HZJ80 ex UN surplus from Bosnia, now sharing time between Alfold Surrey
and Tring Herts.
And deletion of old email addresses and introduction of new ones has made
me spam-free, for the timebeing at least !
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Hi Roman,
Thanks for Voltage info, but the service manual has no voltage info.
I will have a dig around the parts bin and see if I can pull out a pot, and
have a look at what I can do with you r info,
Cheers
Neil
 
Gareth Jones <[Email address removed]> wrote:
> Marc Townsend, based just outside of Exeter has 2500 acres of farm / wood
>land at his disposal, lucky man. He has set up a series of tracks through
this that range
>from the non damaging to the serious.
=> What should I understand?
Are you suggesting having an ELCO meeting up there?
How far is that from London (actually from where the ferries land on the
South coast)?
Lio, looking for some RHD cruising ;o)
 
Leo, good morning.
Last December about 20 landcruisers met up for an off road day on Salisbury Plain. This is a huge area in the south of England part of which the British army use as a training ground.
The public has foot and vehicle access to parts of the plain. We had great fun driving along the tracks, going through the mud holes etc.
There has been some discussion about a repeat off road day, either on the same site or somewhere different.
I am having a winch bar made for my cruiser and last weekend I went for a trial fitment. During the conversation with Mark, the fabricator, we talked about his off road course.
So I made the suggestion - would we like an off road day in Devon.
To help you when we mention place names in Britain use the link I have provided below. This takes you to the opening page of Multi Map. All you then have to do is enter the place name, see the top left corner, and it is shown on the map. I think you can alter the scale from miles to km.
http://www.multimap.com/
Sometimes you will find the same name is used for several places but hopefully if people put a county name after a town this will help you.
Exeter is in Devon, Salisbury plain being a large borders a few counties, see Marlborough in Wiltshire, also Salisbury and Stonehenge.
You work for Renault ? Car or truck division ?
I hope this is helpfull.
Gareth Jones. '97 1-HDFT GX MANUAL Newport ( Monmouthshire ) S.Wales
 
If I here of anything, will let you know Ron.
I am the second owner of this vehicle, the first guy had the vehicle
rustproofed inside all the panels, so it has kept very well, even here in
Jersey. There wer only ever three of the old HJ60's in Jsy, one now
scrapped, the body almost falling off, but only 80k miles on it.It was cut
up and used to re engine a Landrover!!. I missed out on buying the thing
which was a great shame
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I took ladders to Morrocco twice, never ever used them, they are alive and
well living in Morrocco, I do have another set in lightweight alli which I
have taken to several european events, they've had a nice european tour and
now they live in my shed, If, I fulfil my hopes I won't be taking any with
me to Lybia. It must be a personal choice thing, although I think they look
good on the side of the truck, Best regards , Bill Westley. '94 VX with
added bells and whistles
 
I took ladders to Morrocco twice, never ever used them, they are alive and
well living in Morrocco, I do have another set in lightweight alli which I
have taken to several european events, they've had a nice european tour and
now they live in my shed, If, I fulfil my hopes I won't be taking any with
me to Lybia. It must be a personal choice thing, although I think they look
good on the side of the truck, Best regards , Bill Westley. '94 VX with
added bells and whistles
 
I took ladders to Morrocco twice, never ever used them, they are alive and
well living in Morrocco, I do have another set in lightweight alli which I
have taken to several european events, they've had a nice european tour and
now they live in my shed, If, I fulfil my hopes I won't be taking any with
me to Lybia. It must be a personal choice thing, although I think they look
good on the side of the truck, Best regards , Bill Westley. '94 VX with
added bells and whistles
 
I drive a 70 series with a 3ltr Turbo Diesel - engine 1KTZ. It's a little
belter of an engine and can't fault them. I've found the engine to have
enough grunt down low to get through a lot of muddy mire and for towing and
I get around 25-30mpg on the highway. I've heard that the 2.4ltd diesels are
gutless and renowned for cracking heads much more often than those who have
experienced 3ltr diesels. I hope this helps.
 
could you remove me from your list............
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
Sent: 15 December 2005 18:28
Subject: [ELCO Digest]
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] din sockets
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:43:35 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Guys
I bet you lot thought i was gone well sorry but so such luck. I know I know
we already had this debate but well this is a little different.
I may be getting around to fitting a three way Din socket to the panel
where the handbrake is and maybe one in the boot aswell.
My question or questions are do I need to connect these three socket Dins
directly up to the battery, (direct wire from the Dins to the battery) or
can I branch into some wiring some where or is that gambling too much when
I really dont know what im doing.
Could the rear Dins be connected to some wiring in the rear wheel wells,
just a thought even if its a bad one.
Also does any one know of a place that will supply a direct hook up heater
in the Uk or closer to me like Ireland.
It seems all i can get is the ones in the US and the shipping is too much.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] head lights and all that
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:06:06 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Guys
Im in the process of trying out some sets of bulbs in my quest to find more
light.
I have tried three sets so far and there all crap inregards to getting more
light.
They do give out a normal amount of light but not what they claim.
One set claimed to give a super white light and had 60/55W with an arrow
pointing to 130/110W giving the impression that you get the latter for the
former, well you dont.
Another set, high performance up grade + 30% well I cant see it (get it).
Another set again plus 20% again they are whiter, but more light I dont
think so.
I have another set coming soon and will let you know but I have a feelling
im wasting my time and money but sure nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Just thought it may be of interest to you lot.
Im also going to try a set of spots that have 12 LED bulbs instead of a one
filiment bulb.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================From: "Andrew Marshallsay" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] Introductions and importing from Japan
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:15:23 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi there
Just been given a link to this list.
I'm not a Land Cruiser owner yet, but I'm saving up for an 80-series
Turbo Diesel.
I've just sold my Range Rover Classic, and fancy an 80 series next.
I'm not in any rush to buy, so I thought about importing from Japan.
I've imported a vehicle from the States before, I'm close to Southampton
docks, and I've got a neighbour who can speak/read Japanese, so it
doesn't seem too bad.
Anyone here done a personal import ?
Is there a good choice of '91-'97 80 Series left in Japan, or are they
all here already !!
That will do for my first post.
Oh - here are a few piccies of me and my mates in Fraser Island
Australia a couple of years back
http://www.btinternet.com/~andrew_marshallsay/Aus2003/thumb5.html The
Hi-top cruiser was my hire-car for the week.
Andy Marshallsay
Vice Chairman Shire Land Rover Club ('Crusiers welcome)
Winchester, Hampshire
http://www.marshallsay.com/My_cars/my_cars.htm
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] diff actuators
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:20:29 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Guys
I was just wondering if I do get around to looking at the diff actuators to
see if they work properly what am I looking at/for. I know they are little
boxes on the axles but after that well nothing.
Do I have to take them apart and look at the wiring or something else, how
do I know what to do to fix them. If any one has taken one apart give me all
the horror stories about all the little bits that I can lose or the cost if
I do something wrong or the loss of my cruiser if I mess up etc.
I still have not changed over to the synthetic for the engine cause im still
waiting on the engine flush from the guy, good job im in no hurry now isn't
it.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Introductions and importing from Japan
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:27:01 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Andrew
Welcome over to the other side but will you not be stoned or burned at the
stake for converting to a cruiser and you being the Vice Chairman of a Rover
club.
You've got me all depressed now looking at all those photos with all the sun
/sea etc. Ill go now im so upset.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 21:20:07 +0000
From: Roman <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hello guys,
I've kept quiet for a while not because I am dead but rather busy
getting organised for my trip and tie up the end of year business in
the office.
Now, being as busy as mentioned above I had to have the front bearings
(both sides) replaced by a reputable workshop.
How much time do you think they needed to do the job?
--
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:37:29 +0100
From: Denis Decoster <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Roman a ?crit :
1 hour ?
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:41:42 +0100
From: Denis Decoster <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Introductions and importing from Japan
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Andrew Marshallsay a ?crit :
Hey Andy, welcome to the dark side !
How about converting the ibex to an all-toyota running gear ? This has
been one of my projects for a long time ;o)
denis
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:59:35 +0100
From: Denis Decoster <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] din sockets
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
John Byrne a ?crit :
John,
there's a small box in the engine compartment labeled "power output" or
something like that, that looks like a small fuse box. It's there just
for wiring some aftermarket accessories like what you're willing to do.
I think there are 3 lines in it, each with a fuse : one is a permanent
+12V, one only works when the ign. key is on "ACC" or "ON", and one only
works when the key is on "ON". I would definately go from there, and add
an additionnal fuse sized afterwards from your sockets' maximum rating.
Run 2 wires, + from this box and ground from the battery. I wouldn't try
to connect to the existing harness, it would be a wiring nightmare. If
you take your time and remove the plastic trims and/or carpets you will
be able to do aclean, invisible job. Use at least 6mm? cables if you're
planning on powering a fridge. Make sure the fuse in the power output
box has a big enough amperage rating. If not, go hook your (properly
fused) line directly to the battery. Do not "upgrade" the fuse in the
power output box, you would be taking the risk of burning the whole
truck down. (this holds true for any fuse in your system.)
good luck ! when in doubt, ask for advice (I'm sure you will ;o)
bye,
denis
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:02:48 +0100
From: Denis Decoster <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] din sockets
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
John Byrne a ?crit :
John,
there's a small box in the engine compartment labeled "power output" or
something like that, that looks like a small fuse box. It's there just
for wiring some aftermarket accessories like what you're willing to do.
I think there are 3 lines in it, each with a fuse : one is a permanent
+12V, one only works when the ign. key is on "ACC" or "ON", and one only
works when the key is on "ON". Choose the one that fits your needs. I
would definately go from this box, and add another fuse just afterwards.
The additionnal fuse would be sized from your sockets' maximum rating.
Run 2 wires, + from this box and ground from the battery. I wouldn't try
to connect to the existing harness, it would be a wiring nightmare. If
you take your time and remove the plastic trims and/or carpets you will
be able to do aclean, invisible job. Use at least 6mm? cables if you're
planning on powering a fridge. Make sure the fuse in the power output
box has a big enough amperage rating. If not, go hook your (properly
fused) line directly to the battery. Do not "upgrade" the fuse in the
power output box, you would be taking the risk of burning the whole
truck down. (this holds true for any fuse in your system.)
good luck ! when in doubt, ask for advice (I'm sure you will ;o)
bye,
denis
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:50:19 +0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
From: Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
I reckon about 3 - 4 hours to do a full knuckle strip and rebuild, down to
replacing the axle oil seal... For each wheel, not working particularly
quickly.
Bearings should be a lot less...
On 14/12/05 21:20, "Roman" <[Email address removed]> wrote:
Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones
Mob: 07831 458 793
--
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:00:25 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Roman,
Last ones I did took about an hour and a half for both sides, from
driving it to driving out. With air tools I guess I could cut that
down a bit more.
So go on and give us a laugh, how long did it take them?
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:00:04 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
O come on Roman dont keep us in suspence I have to know ill bet its a lot
longer than you thought and your still thinking did they do as good a job as
you would have yourself.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] din sockets
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:02:01 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Denis
Thanks for that info ill have a look in the light of day and see what I can
see or in my case not see and have to ask a lot more stupid silly questions
.
cheers
JOhn C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:09:24 +0000
From: Clive Marks <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Introductions and importing from Japan
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Andy,
Welcome, enjoy the cruiser when you get it.
Most of the imports coming in now are Amazons, the 80's dried up
a couple of years ago. You could probably still get one if you try
hard. I think most of them went to Australia, not here. The only thing
I've imported is an East German army truck, no comparison to a car.
Watch the specs on the cruisers, they differ wildly in different areas
of the world. Most of the Jap ones do not have diff locks, or a third
row of seats.
Regards, Clive.
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:01:00 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi John,
If you are used to the vehicle and diff locks you can generally test
them by driving around a muddy field, however if you don't know what
you are looking for it is best to check it manually as follows:
To check the diff lock actuators on an axle do the following:
Jack the axle up so that the wheels are off the ground - ideally stick
it up on axle stands. Only jack up one end of the vehicel at a time.
Put the car into Low Range to lock up the central diff lock or use the
Centre Diff Lock switch if you have one.
Put the car in gear/Drive and turn the ignition on. When you do this
you should hear the whirr/click from the transfer case as the power
engages the centre diff lock.
Now with the centre diff locked, when you turn one of the wheels on the
raised axle the opposite wheel should turn in the opposite direction -
this is expected behaviour.
Now engage the diff lock switch making sure that it is set to lock the
diff that you are working on - when you turn the rotary switch you
should hear a wirring/click noise as the actuator attempts to lock the
diff - don't worry if you don't hear anything - my front diff lock is
silent, but my back one is quite noisey - they vary quite a bit.
The actuator will engage the locking mechanism, however the actual diff
might not lock straight away purely because the gears aren't lined up.
For example I have driven across some really boggy fields with the diff
lock light flashing but the locks not engaging because the wheels
haven't been slipped enough for the mechanism to rotate enough to
engage. To simulate the slipping, rotate one of the raised wheels -
you should hear a click as the diff locks and then you will find that
you can't turn the wheels anymore (because the centre diff is also
locked and other wheels on the other axle are on the ground and unable
to rotate).
Sometimes you might find the diffs locking, but the light still flash
indicating that they haven't locked yet - this could either be down to
faulty sensor or wiring (quite common) or the actuator has been removed
and incorrectly re-installed so the it is moving enough to engage the
diff lock, but not enough to touch the sensor.
If the wheels don't lock, then it is possible that the actuator has
seized - this can happen if the car has been through a lot of water
and/or the diff locks have hardly been used (most likely with your
average UK 80). If that is the case your only option is to remove the
actuator, strip it down and rebuild it which is whole different story;
-)
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 07:50:05 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hey Julian
Thanks for that info, it does seem quite easy to check.the way you have
explained it.
Its quite horrible to even think of going out in the cold to look at things
to do with the cruiser.
I would have thought that when I start the engine up and put it in gear
while on the axle stands it would drive off , but it would seem to not be
the case.
How or what is involved in stripping or cleaning the actuators if I find one
that is not working. OK im only messing about starting the engine, not a
hope ill do that, RELAX..
cheers
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Rep of Ireland
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:25:11 +0000
From: "Gareth Jones" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] L- COOL TECHNICAL PAGES.
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Julian was telling me that we have had a lot of new members in the last couple of months.
For those seeking technical information about buying, servicing or upgrading your 80 series Landcruiser you would do well to view -
http://www.lcool.org/technical/80_series/80_series_technical.html
The site contains a wealth of useful information, just click on the topic that interests you.
If you are seeking 100 series info just go back to the main page, as below, and follow the links.
http://www.lcool.org/technical/technical.html
Hope this helps.
Regards Gareth Jones '97 1- HDFT
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:00:46 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi John,
one
A lot. The key thing is to make sure that the screws on the face plates are
given a good daily dosing of WD40 for a week or more before removing.
I don't have time to do a full write up now, but will do when you find you
have
a problem with them.
I was wondering!
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:34:43 +0000
From: Roman <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
On 12/14/05, John Byrne <[Email address removed]> wrote:
as
Allright, let me make your day:
It took them seven hours at =A349.50.
Invoice total: =A3421.68.
Aren't we, the LC tinkerers and DYI-ers, depriving a vital industry of
their livelyhood and selfishly accumulating capital that should
circulate in the veins of the great British economy?
--
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:30:32 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Roman,
Crikey, I could have come and picked it up, done the bearings and
delivered the car back to you in that time and for half the money!
And I bet they didn't torque the wheel nuts properly.
What was their excuse when you questioned them?
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:25:21 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
WOW Roman
Ouch O where do you start with that. I know I have done mine with Cruiser
Mik and we did the whole axle CV replacing and with him as the professor
and me as the student asking all those annoying questions, it did not take
us that amount of time. Ok maybe I have it all wrong. and with my vast
experience of mechanics etc etc but what did they have to do. Are the
bearings not on the outside , or maybe they stripped down both axles
completly and repacked etc. I cant remember the process other than to know I
would attempt it again. So maybe someone could explain from the point with
the wheel is off.
Ill bet Roman you just feel full of the joys of Christmas with that bill.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================From: "Jon Wildsmith" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: RE: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:01:03 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
That really is a lot of time. Did they really just do the bearings or
was it a complete hub service i.e CV's out and repack, replace swivel
seals etc? If it was a full axle service I can believe their book
stating 3.5 hours a side but even then it's a bit slow.
Maybe they're not as expert as they would like you to think if it takes
that long...
Best regards,
Jon.
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
On Behalf Of Roman
Sent: 15 December 2005 09:35
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
On 12/14/05, John Byrne <[Email address removed]> wrote:
lot
job as
Allright, let me make your day:
It took them seven hours at =A349.50.
Invoice total: =A3421.68.
Aren't we, the LC tinkerers and DYI-ers, depriving a vital industry of
their livelyhood and selfishly accumulating capital that should
circulate in the veins of the great British economy?
--
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80

=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:30:10 +0000
From: Peter Browning <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi John
I need to rebuild my rear actuator I think. Biting my nails at the prospect!
You might find this link handy?
http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/tech/factory_diff_locks.html
Pete
Julian Voelcker wrote:
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:39:46 +0000
From: Roman <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Julian,
I've sent them the content of this thread and await their reaction.
Perhaps they'll decide it was a bit of a ripoff, then give me a
discount for the next job which they will overchange by the same
amount.
At the end of the day, it's a way of life - because you get fleeced
you have to fleece your customers, who will fleece someone else. ...
and the last one will be fleeced by the banks :)
--
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:00:30 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Peter,
One of the biggest problems I have had working on them is trying to
remove the cover plate without shearing off the small screws - I think
the only thing you can do is to just make sure it is well and truly
soaked in WD40 and also make sure you have access to a drill press and
some very small stud extractors or taps in case it all goes horribly
wrong.
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:00:30 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Roman,
It would be interesting to hear their response. 7.5hrs would be
acceptable for an amateur doing a full knuckle strip down, clean off,
regrease and then re-assemble, but not a professional company just
changing the wheel bearings.
Were they just doing the front or did they do the rears as well?
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:10:59 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Julian
Thanks for that info, that leaves me out so I think if they dont work I may
have to leave it in to Toy cause if it can go wrong it will with me. Ah sure
it was nice to dream again about being able to do another job on the cruiser
but it was just not meant to be.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
SNIP
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:11:18 +0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
From: Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
This matches my time spent stripping down to the knuckle in Spain... 4 hours
to do the job but there was a lot of time chatting with the garage owner and
drinking coffee. It was nice to do the job leisurely but left in silence it
would have taken 3 to 3.5 hours.
Jeremy
On 15/12/05 14:00, "Julian Voelcker" <[Email address removed]> wrote:
Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones
Mob: 07831 458 793
--
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:00:28 -0000
Subject: Re: [ELCO] diff actuators
From: Julian Voelcker <[Email address removed]>
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi John,
may
sure
cruiser
If you are having problems with them you would be better off doing it
yourself,
it may not be true with your local dealer, but I know of others who have had
problems and the dealers have just sold them new actuators - they don't
service/repair these things.
Also you probably now know more about it than the dealers!
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] Din Sockets
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:50:07 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi guys
I have been in toutch with a place called sail GB about the din sockets and
they have told me they cant help at all and futher more if I was to run a
small fridge, dvd player and camera detector from the one battery it has a
good chance of causing a fire in the vehicle. I was trying to enquire about
the three way din with an amp output of I think 16amps. Im getting a little
confused here about power drain versas fire versas amps etc.
I thought that all things in a one battery vehicle car are run off that one
battery and with out having the odd fire so whats the story on this.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT ireland
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:09:33 +0100
From: Denis Decoster <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Din Sockets
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
John Byrne a ?crit :
John,
If you use big enough cables for the required power, fuse the line
accordingly, and make strong clean connections nothing will burn. The
worst that can happen is draining the batteries out.
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:11:18 +0000
From: "Gareth Jones" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Din Sockets - FIRE FIRE - DONT PANIC.
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
John, relax.
I think sail GB are being somewhat over cautious, or to put it more bluntly they are covering their arses.
Plenty of people have fitted multiple DIN connectors to their 80's and plenty have people have also run the big Engel fridges with no problems.
I seem to remember an on line site showing how someone fitted DIN connectors in the rear of the vehicle.
Have a good look on the 80 technical pages - there is an article on fridges and on wire sizes, the DIN connectors article may be on the SLEE site or possibly on George's site. Try also the Birfield archives - experiment with different keywords.
If you find useful sites save them as favourites - it saves loads of time in the future.
You had some good advice this morning from our Gallic cousins regarding the electrical accesories box - the ideal place to start from. To do the job properly you will need the right cable and to do a tidy job the cable has to go under the carpet and be routed so it wont't chaff. Chances are the seats will have to come out.
I had to do this when running big speaker cables.
Regards Gareth.
=======================================================================From: "John Byrne" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: [ELCO] Battery
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:16:49 -0000
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi Guys
Would any one know what the amps rate for one of our batteries would be.
cheers
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT Ireland
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:02:44 +0000
From: "Gareth Jones" <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Battery
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
John - as you may not have "standard" batteries fitted it would be best to look for the data sticker on the batteries this will give the capacity.
I expect Christopher or Clive have a cunning formula that shows how capacity reduces with age - a bit like my brain cells.
Regards Gareth.
=======================================================================Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:23:47 +0000
From: Roman <[Email address removed]>
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Front hub bearings job
Reply-To: [Email address removed]
Hi guys,
I just received an apology for being overcharged by four hours. That's
fair enough, hence the comapny will not be named and shamed.
---
Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80
On 12/15/05, Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones <[Email address removed]> wrote:
ELCOInfo.html
 
Hello Alan,
Your diff is a G975R. This is broken down into the following:
G975R - is:
G = 8"
9 = 4.222
7 = 3.9 HD
5 = 4 pinion LSD
I hope this helps
Al
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From: "List Server" <[Email address removed]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:06 PM
Subject: [ELCO Digest]
 
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