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Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge

Posted on August 27th, 2011

By Tony K

Some really low readings on the stock gauge in my BJ got me worried and made me wonder about the accuracy of the factory gauge.  I had heard about the questionable nature of the stock gauge and this was reinforced by several mechanics that I work with.  They all said you can’t trust the electronic oil gauge.  My feeling is that most factory gauges are just idiot lights with arms…   The only way to be sure about the pressure is to check it with a mechanical gauge.  And what I found somewhat funny is that in the Factory Service Manual even Toyota says to hook up a mechanical gauge to find out what the pressure is.  Read more...

Motor Oil

Posted on August 20th, 2011

By Tony K

Learned more about motor oil in the last few days that I ever really wanted to know.   What I was really trying to find out was, what oil should I run in my motor, how often should it need to be changed, can I improve the performance of the lubrication system, etc.  Some of my questions got answered and some just created more questions.  If you thought oil was simple, think again.  Hopefully this will give you a basic understanding of that slippery stuff you dump into your engine.  Read more...

Hesitant 2F

Posted on April 18th, 2011

-By Eric B.

During the test drive of Ben’s 60 I noticed some hesitation when accelerating up to about 2000 RPMs. I figured it must just need a tune up and adjustment, nothing I couldn’t handle. Back at the shop, adjusted the timing, cleaned the carb and intake, adjusted mixture and idle, all that good stuff. The result was a better, but not good enough, still noticable hesitation.  Read more...

Snorkel

Posted on February 5th, 2011

By Tony K and Eric B

When it comes to fabrication not everything is made of metal.  I made my snorkel out of fiberglass tubing.  I am used to working with it at work and it is relatively easy to repair if it gets totalled on the trail.  Eric made his as well and he didn’t make it out of metal either.  He calls his the Home Depot special as it’s made of Black ABS pipe and dryer ducting with a top from ARB.  Read more...

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