comments on the old land cruisers

[PROTREK]

as i said i dont drive the land cruiser at sustained speeds of 100kph because aside from safety reasons, it isnt practical to do so.

dalawa yata variant ng 3B, the in line and rotary.

how about just using the whole engine from the hilux rather than fitting a turbo from a hilux to a 3B?

Mas malakas ang 3B(3400cc diesel) kesa 3L(2800cc diesel)

[ECG]

i dont think LC40s are made to run 100kph above or highway use
its usefulness can be more appreciated on rural areas, unpaved road.

definitely, newer engines with 6 cyclinders like the H engines are better.

[quindoyos]

what do you mean mas malakas sir? attaining max power at lower revs?

3B BHP is 93 at 3500 (3431cc)
3L BHP is 90 at 4000 (2779cc)

if you add a turbo on the 3B, if possible and practicable, how many HPs will you gain kaya? :confused:

[ECG]

lagyan mo nalang ng 1HZ.
try also reading this page:
http://www.collegeinternetsolutions....eselology.html

[Panzer]

Maraming salamat po sa page. Very informative.

[quindoyos]

edwin, quick question, saan nakainstall yung cabin light ng 40 mo?

[ECG]

nasa passenger side na dating driver side. dati kasi RHD yun.

[quindoyos]

meaning i'm safe to assume that the cabin light for the orig LHD na 40 is in the driver's (left) side?

may butas kasi and the tinsmith couldn't figure out what the hole is for.

[ECG]

my guess is yes.
check also the registration papers, kailan lang naman nagpasok ng RHD.

[Panzer]

Ano po ang mas maganda? yung engines na 24 volts or yung 12 volts lang? Yung akin po kasi 24 volts namumulubi ako sa pagmaintain ng batteries. Bukod sa starter,lights, aircon, (alternator?)ano pa po ang dapat palitan para makatakbo sha ng 12 volts?

Thanks....

Oh... meron pa pala...

Yung differentials ko may lockers... galing po sha sa later model ng land cruiser... ang gusto ko sana ay magamit ko sha. kaso nde ko alam kung electric sha or cable... pano po malalaman kung electric or cable?

Andami kong tanong... sensha na
Thanks again...

[ECG]

may pros and cons ang 24 and 12 volts.

im running 24 volts on my BJ41 and i dont find it magastos. actually, i have not change the batteries, going two years na sila. just take good care of the batteries and the charging system.

i think you will have to change all the bulbs to 12volts.

[taongbundok]

Hello, just saw this group at sobrang informative. Quick question lang.. kung orig na left-hand drive ba ang LC, standard ba ang shifting niya (left=low gear, right=high gear)? May nakita kasi ako na LC na ang 1st gear nasa pinaka kanan at ang 4th gear yung closest sa driver. Tama ba yun?

[ECG]

original pa ba tranny niya? wala yata akong matandaan na ganung tranny sa LC40.
pero yung lumang mitsubishi 4dr5 ganun ang style.

[Panzer]

Yung transder case ko 2H 4L lang. may neutral sa gitna.

[taongbundok]

ECG, di ako sure pero itanong ko.. it's a '73 model na 2B engine. Eto nga, gusto ko sana i-konsulta sa inyo mga master

I have been looking for a BJ40 mga half a year na. What I wanted to use it for was 1) to haul my bicycles when I go mountain biking - sobrang gasgas na kasi yung kotse ko sa pag-kabit ng bike rack sa trunk; 2) to take it a bit beyond the trailheads when we go hiking in the mountain province and other hiking areas; and 3) to use as a daily commute. My office is 15-20 minutes from the house, not much traffic, but during the rainy season, siguradong madami akong bahang dadaanan. And in my job, I have to be in the office rain, storm, earthquake or shine!

In the past months, I've seen 2 or 3 in various conditions. My original budget was 80-100K para sa luma, ang I was planning to restore it slowly. Ngayon, may nakita ako na binibigay sa akin for 150K. Yung condition ng body ay maganda, walang visible rust, bago ang electrical wiring na naka 24v, at well maintained ang 2B engine (may records at receipts siya ng servicing). Lampas sa budget pero I'm hoping na magagawaan ko ng paraan (o matatawaran!). I think I'm ready to commit to an LC, I just wanted to ask some tips from you guys for what I should look out for.

I might test-drive it this weekend.. pero 1st time lang ako magda-drive ng diesel, so di ko rin naman talaga alam kung ano ang pakiramdam ng proper drive! Any tips and advice will be much appreciated! Salamat po!

[quindoyos]

ECG, di ako sure pero itanong ko.. it's a '73 model na 2B engine. Eto nga, gusto ko sana i-konsulta sa inyo mga master

I have been looking for a BJ40 mga half a year na. What I wanted to use it for was 1) to haul my bicycles when I go mountain biking - sobrang gasgas na kasi yung kotse ko sa pag-kabit ng bike rack sa trunk; 2) to take it a bit beyond the trailheads when we go hiking in the mountain province and other hiking areas; and 3) to use as a daily commute. My office is 15-20 minutes from the house, not much traffic, but during the rainy season, siguradong madami akong bahang dadaanan. And in my job, I have to be in the office rain, storm, earthquake or shine!

In the past months, I've seen 2 or 3 in various conditions. My original budget was 80-100K para sa luma, ang I was planning to restore it slowly. Ngayon, may nakita ako na binibigay sa akin for 150K. Yung condition ng body ay maganda, walang visible rust, bago ang electrical wiring na naka 24v, at well maintained ang 2B engine (may records at receipts siya ng servicing). Lampas sa budget pero I'm hoping na magagawaan ko ng paraan (o matatawaran!). I think I'm ready to commit to an LC, I just wanted to ask some tips from you guys for what I should look out for.

I might test-drive it this weekend.. pero 1st time lang ako magda-drive ng diesel, so di ko rin naman talaga alam kung ano ang pakiramdam ng proper drive! Any tips and advice will be much appreciated! Salamat po!

here's some lessons learned from my own experience in restoring my 40:

- make sure that all the components for the 4x4 system are present and working - transmission, transfer case, propeller shafts, axles, locking hubs - mahal ang mga parts na ito if you buy them piece by piece. also, it will be a plus if the fron axles have disc brakes on them. converting the front brakes from drum to disc will set you back at least 20k.

- make sure that the engine is well maintained. check for the condition of the following: starter, injection pump, water pump and alternator.

- check the condition of the steering components. mahal din ang mga tie rod ends. it'll be a plus if the LC40 is equipped with power steering, especially if you're planning on big tires.

- check for suspension. check the condition of the shocks, leaf springs and shackles.

- then check for the rest of the accesories such as lights, wipers, weather strips, door locks, etc.

hope this helps sir.

[Panzer]

May problema ata ako...

Yung sasakyan ko walang front propeller shaft. Tapos di ko alam kung naka 2h or 4h yung tranfer case. Basta pag tumatakbo na sha ng mabilis, "may gritting" sound na sha I thought sa wheel bearing yun. Pero wala namang problems dun (Tibay ng bearing ng cruiser). Di ko mashift upward kasi nakaharang yung aircon.

Bale ganito yung t-case ko (i think)
(2H - Neutral - 4L)

Pero wala naman sa diagram yang ganyang t-case eh... parang inassume siguro ng father ko (firsthand owner nung cruiser) na tangalin yung propeller sa harap, tapos ilagay sa 4H yung sasakyan. Nakalimutan na daw nya pag tinatanong ko sha tungkol sa landcruiser nya... Palibhasa kasi may DMax na eh.

Ano ang pwedeng mangyari sa transmission pag palaging naka 4h pero disengaged ang propeller sa front, mas magastos ba sa fuel? or pareho lang?

Salamat po ulet...

[ECG]

para sakin pareho lang kasi di naman nata-transmit sa wheels yung power from the t-case. mas maganda pa-check mo parin sa nakakaintinding mechanic.

[Panzer]

Check mo na rin sir yung panel kung maayos.... kung maayos lahat ng gauges... maganda yan... saka yung mga tornilyo dun sa front fenders nya dapat kumpleto...
ingat ka sa pag drive ng cruiser sa city... maraming maiintimidate sa sasakyan mo... gigitgitin ka... bubusinahan ka... wala lang...

[quindoyos]

Check mo na rin sir yung panel kung maayos.... kung maayos lahat ng gauges... maganda yan... saka yung mga tornilyo dun sa front fenders nya dapat kumpleto...
ingat ka sa pag drive ng cruiser sa city... maraming maiintimidate sa sasakyan mo... gigitgitin ka... bubusinahan ka... wala lang...

what is it with them that they are intimidated by the LC40? is it becuase they are eating the dust from a legend? he he he