jo0lz
Part of things
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Jan 15, 2010 15:29:33 GMT
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Great Thread
Reminds me that I must get our SJ back on the road
topless for the summer months...
Jo0Lz
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Well I got the Sj a nice set of 30 x 9.5 Khumo KL71 Tyres Have removed the spacers (bearing breakers) I found a decent 1300 engine to rebuild which is in progress, the current engine is running ok but curse word oil everywhere. Took the top off it today, I had to remind myself why I got it in the first place, it was nice to trundle round the lanes of shropshire in the sunshine.   |
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nice mate.. the G13 engine is an nice easy little lump to work with.. like the photo of it with the doors off... reminds me of my first offroader i had!  |
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ahaa nice, I like the half doors, theres a scrap one near me, I might attempt to do some.
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Last Edit: Mar 3, 2010 12:37:19 GMT by suterman
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Mar 30, 2010 17:18:05 GMT
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Well, if anyone's interested, here we go... Its been a while since I updated here, thats because I have not done any work to the Mule apart from fiddling with the carb during the cold snap. It's been a love hate relationship so far, one minute everything is fine and I love it, next minute it has a hissy fit and blows out masses of oily smoke but continues to run ok. The new engine is on hold for a while as the old one still survives as long as I keep feeding it oil. I wanted to make some half doors so grabbed a pair from the scrappy for £20 each. One was very rusty at the bottom, the other is perfect.   Getting an idea of where to put the cut. (going as low as I can without cutting the latch and hinges and also making it look good)  Cut out that rust!  Half an hour of neighbour annoyingly loud cutting later...  Zoiks! That was a close one...  I am removing the locks and outer handles, the latch will be operated by a pull cable in the top of the door. Now I've cut both doors to size, I just need to close them in at the top, attach the cable to the latch rod and make a plate for the inside. |
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Fun today at buildwas 4x4 site.  drove round for a while, got stuck in the same spot twice. The mule was smoking today!  Ended up with new organic paint  |
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Rich
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Like the new paintjob  Glad to see it getting used properly too!  |
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Apr 11, 2010 16:45:12 GMT
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Thanks Foxy, In reality I washed all the mud off before going back on the road, then took 3 goes at the local jetwash to get it looking clean again, leaving a bucket or so of muddy lumps behind. (I tried to clear up a bit though)
right well the little mule kicks me in the balls again..
This time its the Headgasket I think. It overheated the other day and started boiling coolant, I was pulling up anyway at the time so left it to cool and put more water in an hour or so later, I started the engine and there was quite a lot of instant pressure in the coolant system. (Pressure when rad cap removed. also a massive pumping of water out of the rad filler when cap removed and engine running, thats not normal?) also mucky mayo in on the oil cap and crappy black wibblepoo in the coolant.
There has been signs of this coming for a while now and the little engine has had plenty of abuse and not much attention in the last few years.
Anyway, parts are on order for my new engine so I will get on with that now (aswell as trying to finish the van)
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Last Edit: Apr 11, 2010 16:51:08 GMT by suterman
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Apr 12, 2010 17:40:35 GMT
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Apr 12, 2010 18:12:34 GMT
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Saw one of these being maltreated on Wheeler Dealers. They actually did a good job, but it failed an MOT because the back end was totally corroded. He didn't notice this when he was welding the rollcage in?! Jesus!
I'd love one of these, what engine is it?
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Apr 12, 2010 19:37:01 GMT
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Heh, I saw that one too, what a load of balls.
Its an 8v 4 cyl, aisin carb. 1300cc.
I was getting about 25 mpg from this one, It is made poor by the 30 inch tyres, its kind of over geared it a little. I'm hoping for better perforance and mpg from the new engine.
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Apr 13, 2010 11:43:36 GMT
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Love that vid esp the radiator fountain! ;D ;D
Have you thought of dropping in a different engine?
VW diesel? K Series?
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Koos
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Apr 13, 2010 20:36:10 GMT
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yeah,
The g13a is about right for my needs. I mean it goes along ok. I got it stuck up to the axles in muds and it had enough power to turn the wheels against the sludge.
Besides, with BIVA and such authoroties playing more and more into the affairs of car modifications, I feel it may be sensible to stick with the factory engine. for now (not to mention the recent tax hike for over 1300cc.
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I dropped the engine, head and crank off at Billcar on Saturday. I gave them all the piston as they say aftermarket ones can have minor differences in the skirt diameters. So they are going to bore each bore to each piston and the gap the rings too so it will be a piece of cake for me to put together. (fingers crossed) Should be ready in a week or two.  I took the head off the old engine, It will make it easier to pull the block and I wanted to have a look anyway.  Between 2 and 3  oh dear.   Bores look ok though.  Yoink!  With no manifolds or head the engine was easy to pull, I propped up the gearbox and just wriggled it off. I cleaned up the bay a little bit, I want to tidy the wiring, there have been a few bits butchered here and there. There is a switch for the headlights installed and a switch for the fan, no relays or fuses though. I will sort.   The steering box seems to be leaking a little too, I might try and see to that before the new engine goes in. |
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Jul 16, 2010 18:41:59 GMT
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Well after a lot of faffing about, including getting some shoddy pistons from the USA, I put the new engine on the back burner as I wanted to get the Mule running before the summer ran out. I got a spare engine for £100, (including gearbox) and stuck it in, I need to clean out the carb but its running ok for now. (needles to say the minute I turned the key the weeks of sun ended and it started to pee down) MOT in a week or two, should be ok I hope.    |
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Last Edit: Jul 16, 2010 21:05:04 GMT by suterman
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Jul 16, 2010 21:33:53 GMT
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i miss my SJ's  had loads of good times out playing in them ;D nice work with the enigne.. there a nice easy engine to work on.. |
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Jul 18, 2010 20:10:44 GMT
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I think I have an adaptor to fit an SU (manual choke,more power,smoother,less prone to stalling out on steep climbs)if you're interested?
Steve
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Jul 19, 2010 12:27:53 GMT
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Good work dude. Shame about the severe haircut though! ;-)
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Koos
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Jul 20, 2010 17:15:19 GMT
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yeah the SU adaptor is interesting (PM sent)
MDH. thats my mate driving though my missus says its time I got my hair cut short, I'm getting a little thin on top now!
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Jul 20, 2010 17:17:22 GMT
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Heres another pic I took yesterday in deepest darkest south shropshire.  |
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