UK - Landcruiser 80

[LkB]

Your name: Luke
Your Cruiser: 1995 HDJ81, 140k A442F 1HDT
Mods on your Cruiser: A few....
Plans for your Cruiser: Plan on a few camping trips to get to know my LC and, some mods, then prep for a trip to Lapland.

 

[felix2566]

Sounds good, got any photos?

 

[LkB]

Hi Felix - just attached 2 pictures to my original post

She had a few upgrades but for the most part is pretty much stock! Busy looking for a roof rack and tent assembly...so much choice, so taking my time to be sure I get the the right setup.

 

[felix2566]

So clean and shiny!
Yes the options are very varied. Worth looking at some different set ups in person to see what style is preferrable to you.

 

[LkB]

Felix, I've been reading your thread - Project LC80 - really enjoyed reading through it and seeing what youve done. I think I may do the same (if I can find the time).
You've done some great work to your LC so far!

One thing that cuaght my eye was the modified fuel pin. How did that work out for you? Do you recommend swapping the standard pin out for the modified pin? Where did you purchase the modified pin from or did you do it yourslef?
The previous owner of my LC had one ordred from Australia which has now arrived at the workshop. Not sure if I should install or not? Any feedback on performance post pin replacement would be appreciated.

 

[felix2566]

Hi,

Thanks for the kind words.
I did have the pin fitted for a while and the truck had great power. But come not time it was too smoky for the test. This could be due to how it was set up, Ovetland fitted and tuned it for me. Currently it's got a standard pin and the boost and fuelling upped a bit.

From talking to @Andy the best way forward is fitting one of the GTurbos turbos and having the pump rebuilt and set up by Diesel Bob. I think he modifies the pin himself.

I do beleive its possible to set the engine up correctly with the modified pin, it's just finding the right person who really knows what they are doing.

 

[chapel gate]

Have you got boost and EGT gauges fitted Felix?

 

[LkB]

Hi,

Thanks for the kind words.
I did have the pin fitted for a while and the truck had great power. But come not time it was too smoky for the test. This could be due to how it was set up, Ovetland fitted and tuned it for me. Currently it's got a standard pin and the boost and fuelling upped a bit.

From talking to @Andy the best way forward is fitting one of the GTurbos turbos and having the pump rebuilt and set up by Diesel Bob. I think he modifies the pin himself.

I do beleive its possible to set the engine up correctly with the modified pin, it's just finding the right person who really knows what they are doing.

Great bit of information, thank you!

 

[felix2566]

Have you got boost and EGT gauges fitted Felix?

No I dont, I'm sure you have suggest I fit one previously, I have to admit that I've forgotten to do do this. Will get some ordered today. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[chapel gate]

No I dont, I'm sure you have suggest I fit one previously, I have to admit that I've forgotten to do do this. Will get some ordered today. Thanks for the reminder!

I don't want to dump on lukes thread. I'll post elsewhere tonight.

Great looking 80 luke