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The advice came from ATW. I struck lucky with the first phone call while passing through Adelaide - around $600 for 4 IIRC. http://www.toperformance.com.au/ Useful that they knew what I was asking about. Generally about $800 seems to be the norm. So far $/km seems to be panning out ok. Just the...

my GVM is 4495 kg. Deliberately as Queensland, Aus, (my permanent address) has no annual inspection for vehicles less than 4500 kg which makes galavanting around the world a more pleasing bureaucratic experience. Roadside inspections begin at 4500 kg GVM. achieving that weight was a design...

I currently have Konis. "Heavy Track". With parabolic springs. Parabolics are known to be hard on shock absorbers as they don't have the inter leaf friction damping of conventional springs. I'm a bit lighter than most FGs at 4.5 tonnes. Also front and rear axle loads about the same - long story...

the key to bigger wheels/tyres is a formal brake test and second stage manufacturing.

"just another beach" in SA. Canter and Oka. Today. Water so clear we would be able to see the fish ..... if there were any to be seen. Supposedly a good fishing spot, but not today.

Winston cells from http://www.thebackshed.com/basiclynatural/ViewCat.asp?CL1=17&CL2=53&CL3=NA everyone cell balances. After initial balance the extremes are periodic monitoring and manual balance if required or continuous monitoring and balancing. All shades of grey in between. I chose...

in most projects an hour spent in planning is worth 10x hours (or some such ratio) trying to correct or make changes later ..... planning and thinking is far from a delay .... the build itself was a bit over 6 months of my full time. Li I purchased four cells, solar regulators, inverters and...

yup, an amazing journey. I have some project management experience. The earlier issues are addressed and the more cohesive and complete the design stage the easier, shorter, and cheaper procurement and build are.

I don't know if you've seen my 2010 build http://epicycles.com/Truck%20Blog/2010-01-01/2010-01-01.htm MWB FG649E, 4m x 2.1m box (width for narrow European villages), drop top (solid sides) 23mm Vanglas panels, now Lithium with 1250w solar and induction cooking, 5kW diesel water / space / engine...

my assumption that the handbrake pads couldn't possibly have worn so much that the handle reached the end of its travel and therefore the cable had stretched was flawed. lining the little hole up with the adjusting screw wasn't as hard as I thought ..... chocks behind and in front of wheel with...

for spring rate I used some estimate based on box weight (to approximate dynamic forces) with number and location of mounts (2x3 within 2m) and possible chassis twist. Basically a compromise between keeping the box in contact with the chassis during "normal" use and needing some movement in...

we pass through Ceduna around 3rd September

PS springs break ..... doesn't matter if parabolic or original, if its karma has run out it will break ....... an original spring can even break a leaf on a German autobahn. .......

ATW recently shipped a rear spring pack for FG649 to Newman (WA) for me. Main leaf broke about 100mm from rear hanger. Easier whole spring than a single leaf. U-bolts were provided, I asked for bushes to be included. Any reasonable workshop can replace a spring in a couple of hours. Dave (ATW...

took 3 1/2 days. All good. Engine from FE. Swap sump, move oil level check switch not in replacement engine (needed sump off), swap engine mounts, swap flywheel (no vibrations, phew) and needed spigot bearing holder off old engine. Install clutch kit. Turbo on replacement had evidence of oil...

this is what a used engine that has been transported more than 5,000km on the back of various trucks looks like. Transplant starts today, hopefully back tomorrow. Everything was ready at the workshop - can't imagine that in big shop in Brisbane. Electrical connections all look the same, fuel...

thanks, I see the hole now I ran out of energy after adjusting the wheel brakes. Probably a Friday job now. Any thoughts on the cable adjustment ..... I find it a bit difficult to imagine worn pads when the handbrake is usually only applied when vehicle already stationary (apart from when...

I have the manual ...... however ....... reality doesn't quite match the pics ........ how to adjust brake pad clearance and ratchet travel without removing drive shaft and drum? any suggestions?

thanks, I didn't know of Cooper Bros. They probably have all sorts of useful bits I have an engine shipped from Sydney, arrived Thursday. Workshop will hopefully start replacement on Wednesday. I also have clutch kit, spigot bearing, hoses, filters and fluids ready. Another engine protection...

I can't decide if that's trying to be helpful or not .......... I have lots of opinions on where I'd rather be but right now we are in Derby for the next couple of weeks so we might as well make the most of it.