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by Whatson
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Trip to Riemvasmaak
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

Re: Trip to Riemvasmaak

Watch where you step, in '86 during basics a lot of mortar shells just bounced and we left them lying there.
by Whatson
Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: inaccurate fuel gauge
Replies: 28
Views: 10024

Re: inaccurate fuel gauge

Thanks, I wasn't complaining or looking for a fix, I prefer the imaginary reserve tank but good to know!
by Whatson
Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: inaccurate fuel gauge
Replies: 28
Views: 10024

Re: inaccurate fuel gauge

I had my fuel tank out so did a check with the sender unit. Picture shows level of sender unit float in tank when fuel needle is exactly in line with the E stripe on the fuel gauge on my 93 single cab.
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by Whatson
Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Cell upgrade time again ... choices...
Replies: 44
Views: 4932

Re: Cell upgrade time again ... choices...

The Blackberry story is like the tobacco industry - as their market share nosedives in the first world, they are dumping product into the third world. Good deals to be had on Blackberry's but as a platform choice, a dying one. Android based phones and tablets are the future. And the iPhone: just as ...
by Whatson
Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: High beam not working - 97 SFA
Replies: 44
Views: 30126

Re: High beam not working - 97 SFA

Thanks, had same problem, found this topic which has saved me a lot of time :thumbup:
by Whatson
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: 12v hot shower on the cheap
Replies: 7
Views: 2859

Re: 12v hot shower on the cheap

I like that! :clap:
by Whatson
Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Slider for 40 l Engel
Replies: 8
Views: 2136

Re: Slider for 40 l Engel

I made mine with furnlock sliders, angle iron and 4 thin slices of 60mm tubing to make "footholders" for the rubber feet of the Engel to fit into.

Spacing of the feet center's is 210mm width and 480mm length.
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by Whatson
Fri May 21, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Air Lockers vir R8000
Replies: 4
Views: 1126

Re: Air Lockers vir R8000

Can see ARB's take on the difference between their product and the copies here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewt7f-h8Wn4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Whatson
Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Lugtenk
Replies: 30
Views: 3489

Re: Lugtenk

You can get advice, tanks, bits and pieces, 100% duty cycle compressors or complete kits here:

http://www.airspringsupply.co.za/riderite_coilrite.htm
by Whatson
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Fitting diff air locker on 93 SFA
Replies: 5
Views: 1381

Re: Fitting diff air locker on 93 SFA

:D: thanks Jaco...just following the manual and Google :crazy: . Mine is model RD23 which has been superseded with model RD132 a couple of years back...not sure what the difference is but am guessing it is an improved pressure sealing mechanism between the air feeder and the rotating journal? It fit...
by Whatson
Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Fitting diff air locker on 93 SFA
Replies: 5
Views: 1381

Re: Fitting diff air locker on 93 SFA

Ha ha no chance of that....neighbour wants his torque wrench back...did a little more this evening
Torqued up diff with Hilux waiting to receive...the crown wheel has done 235000km and looks as good as new
Torqued up diff with Hilux waiting to receive...the crown wheel has done 235000km and looks as good as new
Plumbing done, just need to remove, bend and refit locking tab so that it does not foul the air feeder
Plumbing done, just need to remove, bend and refit locking tab so that it does not foul the air feeder
by Whatson
Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Fitting diff air locker on 93 SFA
Replies: 5
Views: 1381

Fitting diff air locker on 93 SFA

Busy fitting an ARB air locker on my hilux. arb_std.jpg My diff has the older 45mm bearings...anyone know a place in Cape Town open this weekend that can supply the necessary 50mm Timkens ? 50-45.jpg Drilling and tapping the air feeder hole feed drill.jpg feed hole.jpg feed tap.jpg feed fitting.jpg
by Whatson
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Propshaft center bearing
Replies: 13
Views: 8064

Re: Propshaft center bearing

Thanks everyone.
by Whatson
Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Propshaft center bearing
Replies: 13
Views: 8064

Propshaft center bearing

Hello At a recent service, on the mechanics recommendation, my '93 4Y Raider's prop shaft center bearing was replaced. A few thousand km later it has developed a screech/whistle from the propshaft when in motion after a few km from cold. It exists with gearbox in neutral and with engine off, so long...

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