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22 May 2021 05:43 - 22 May 2021 05:46 #235259
by X8GGY
Replied by X8GGY on topic Re:lightweight buggy
"Not much turning circle"?...
Not surprised with the size of them there tyres Awesome...!
Ummm, I was thinking "little" 195/80-15 (27.5" x 7.8") Extreme Trekkers on mine... so they'lll fit and turn
Small buggy, small budget, small tyres...
Not surprised with the size of them there tyres Awesome...!
Ummm, I was thinking "little" 195/80-15 (27.5" x 7.8") Extreme Trekkers on mine... so they'lll fit and turn
Small buggy, small budget, small tyres...
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22 May 2021 07:39 - 22 May 2021 07:43 #235260
by Baloo
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hi Dave
yes a bit large for an offroader but they were for a lawnmower that did a specific task, i have a wood that ive mowed a buggy track through and as its at the bottom of the field its always wet in there and a normal mower just sinks and leaves ruts
i dont know off the top of my head how wide a jimny chassis is but i would guess its about 32" so if you chop 12" out of the axle then the chassis will need the same to allow the wheels to turn then you will end up with a 24" wide chassis which sounds spot on for a single seater.
when you starting it lol
yes a bit large for an offroader but they were for a lawnmower that did a specific task, i have a wood that ive mowed a buggy track through and as its at the bottom of the field its always wet in there and a normal mower just sinks and leaves ruts
i dont know off the top of my head how wide a jimny chassis is but i would guess its about 32" so if you chop 12" out of the axle then the chassis will need the same to allow the wheels to turn then you will end up with a 24" wide chassis which sounds spot on for a single seater.
when you starting it lol
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22 May 2021 07:41 #235261
by Baloo
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Just wondering it sat for a while could a rodent chewed on some wiring
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Hi Old Neil, that stands more than a chance, ive had all sorts of critters move into my vehicles, will try and get onto it over the weekend
Just wondering it sat for a while could a rodent chewed on some wiring
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Hi Old Neil, that stands more than a chance, ive had all sorts of critters move into my vehicles, will try and get onto it over the weekend
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22 May 2021 07:46 #235262
by Baloo
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anyone know how much second hand chassis change hands for ??? i would like to make a start but not really ready to strip this one yet
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22 May 2021 10:05 #235263
by X8GGY
I have kinda started, amassing parts, brains ticking all the time about it*, “saving” for the tyres at the moment...
* I found through the lockdown that self isolating in the garage, and a build occupying my mind during long days in the shop (watching the general public bouncing off each and forgetting their masks, etc) has kept me sane through it all... so I figured build another one!
Great looking track!
Our mate James Priestley breaks the odd Jimny, I’ve massaged him to see if he has a chassis
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I’m planning on making the chassis for it...hi Dave
yes a bit large for an offroader but they were for a lawnmower that did a specific task, i have a wood that ive mowed a buggy track through and as its at the bottom of the field its always wet in there and a normal mower just sinks and leaves ruts
i dont know off the top of my head how wide a jimny chassis is but i would guess its about 32" so if you chop 12" out of the axle then the chassis will need the same to allow the wheels to turn then you will end up with a 24" wide chassis which sounds spot on for a single seater.
when you starting it lol
I have kinda started, amassing parts, brains ticking all the time about it*, “saving” for the tyres at the moment...
* I found through the lockdown that self isolating in the garage, and a build occupying my mind during long days in the shop (watching the general public bouncing off each and forgetting their masks, etc) has kept me sane through it all... so I figured build another one!
Great looking track!
Our mate James Priestley breaks the odd Jimny, I’ve massaged him to see if he has a chassis
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22 May 2021 10:21 - 22 May 2021 10:23 #235264
by X8GGY
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James has a chassis I’ve PM’d you his number...
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23 May 2021 16:10 - 23 May 2021 16:10 #235287
by Baloo
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Hi David
thanks for that, I've been in touch with James and he's going to let me know what he's got, lm also going to to look at a Jimmy pick up with no engine and box which might fit the bill if it comes cheap enough
Cheers Andy
thanks for that, I've been in touch with James and he's going to let me know what he's got, lm also going to to look at a Jimmy pick up with no engine and box which might fit the bill if it comes cheap enough
Cheers Andy
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17 Jun 2021 16:14 #235859
by Baloo
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right time to get a move on here, need to get this one running, i have no check engine light but it refuses to start
ive pulled off a fuel hose on top of the engine when i turn the ign key on i expected the fuel pump to run for a few seconds to bring the pressure in the line up for the injectors, no fuel comes out of this hose/pipe should it ? i cant hear the fuel pump run can you normally ?
is there access to the fuel pump under the back seat ? anyone ?
ive pulled off a fuel hose on top of the engine when i turn the ign key on i expected the fuel pump to run for a few seconds to bring the pressure in the line up for the injectors, no fuel comes out of this hose/pipe should it ? i cant hear the fuel pump run can you normally ?
is there access to the fuel pump under the back seat ? anyone ?
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17 Jun 2021 16:51 - 17 Jun 2021 16:52 #235865
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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Hi Baloo.
In the picture you have the return line disconnected. Its not letting fuel out because the solenoid before it will be shut. Try putting a vaccum to the little hoop of pipe before the solenoid, otherwise the feed line is down near the starter motor im afraid. The filter is in the tank also.
To access the pump you need to drop the tank out or cut a hole in the floor.
Hope that helps
In the picture you have the return line disconnected. Its not letting fuel out because the solenoid before it will be shut. Try putting a vaccum to the little hoop of pipe before the solenoid, otherwise the feed line is down near the starter motor im afraid. The filter is in the tank also.
To access the pump you need to drop the tank out or cut a hole in the floor.
Hope that helps
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17 Jun 2021 16:52 #235866
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Usually you can hear the pump prime. Unfortunately there's not an inspection plate you have to lower the tank.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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17 Jun 2021 17:09 #235869
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Hi
the feed pipe down by the starter looked harder to get at lol, i will try that pipe next then if no joy there then its time to cut a hole under the back seat i guess
thank you
the feed pipe down by the starter looked harder to get at lol, i will try that pipe next then if no joy there then its time to cut a hole under the back seat i guess
thank you
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17 Jun 2021 17:10 #235870
by Baloo
Replied by Baloo on topic Re:lightweight buggy
Usually you can hear the pump prime. Unfortunately there's not an inspection plate you have to lower the tank.
i cant hear a thing but then im deaf lol, will investigate further
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