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Thanks Andy, The Engineer that took over the project is in Wollongong, Fink Engineering. Small world we live in. Cheers, B

Hi, it has been a while, nearly 12 months since my last update. life does that I guess. Continuing on with the project, a lot has gone under the bridge since my last update, but here goes the 'Regulatory Requirements'. Red Tape With what seems to be an eternity from when I started this...

Hi SPF, The workshop manual I have consists of 3 Volumes. Each volume addresses separate areas of the truck/s, cab/electrics/engine/gearbox/transfer etc. I also managed to get my hands on a Parts Catalog 92-95 FTS/FSS. This also covers a few other variants. This is the dimensions I sent...

Hi Simon, That's new, never said anything or in writing? I did buy them some years back. Mine do look like the wheels Ramo has. I will look for the paperwork regarding the dimensions I sent them. The ones off the shelf (if these are the same that I was originally sold in the picture) would...

Hi Simon, Welcome to the club where addictions are started and knowingly supported. The turbo question I cant answer, as I'm looking at doing this myself. The tyres on the other hand I can provide some info. Be mindful of the Mullins off the shelf wheels and offset, the picture below shows...

Hi Gary, Pic of pump? B

Hi Gary, Go have a cup of tea and restart the diagnosis. Sounds like a fuel issue, an airlock or picking up air somewhere. Bleed/prime the whole system from tank to injectors. Also check the mechanical lift pump on the side of the pump, replace the check valves and small springs, I had this...

Hi Madoxen, For the chassis to subframe, I used 25mm HDPE x 100m width. The 25mm thickness allowed for counterboring for both the chassis rivets and subframe fasteners to recess into. The subframe to habitat box, I used copious amounts of sikaflex. Brendan

Hi Madoxen, I used Pollak 6 port fuel valves with return flow, DPDT (Dual Position Dual Throw) On-On switches, VDO fuel gauges, LED indicators, CAV fuel filter assemblies and the obligatory fuel hose, clamps and electrical stuff. Dual tank schematic. With additional valves, more tanks can be...

Hi Dozoor, yep, still running the 6BG1and 6 speed. I did contemplate a turbo install, I may look further into that when I need to get the pump and injectors serviced. I am keeping with the 24v system for the camper, in line with the truck. The availability of multivolt led lighting and 24v...

Just Breathe. I’m busily buttoning everything up for registration and engineer’s requirements and was ready to refit the air filter snorkel. This is attached to the rear of the cab and nests within a spring-loaded rubber boot to allow the cab to tilt without having to disassemble a secure...

The Art of Deception - How to make a winch look smaller than it is. With the winch in situ, I need the bullbar (bar came with the truck) to look something like this. Waterproofing the cardboard wasn’t going to cut it. Waterproof cardboard? With some 6mm steel plate, plasma cutter and...

LOL, it does look big with the way the wheels look. Nice fit within the chassis rails, but I will need to trim the bar work to tighten up the clearances around the winch. I might paint it to blend in with the truck so it doesn't stand out like a ...............?

Just Bolt It On One of my parameters in building ‘Wicked Turtle’, is its capacity to be self-reliant in the event of vehicle recovery. Getting un-bogged (I think that’s the technical term). Waiting by some remote track for another traveller to pass-by and rendering assistance with a snatch...

A Dinosaur in a Digital World? As I’m nearing the business end of our expedition truck, the finer details to completion seem to take the long winding path. I have endeavoured to remain on the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle path. A path that has had some detours and speed bumps along...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! Hi Timod110, When I started the project, I did say Xmas, but that was a couple of years ago, but I am closer to the finish than I am from starting this obsession. The rear suspension and mudguards with spray suppressor done, mudflaps to be...

One giant leaf pack for mankind, one broken leaf for me. The rear leaf spring pack incorporates a load pack, as this is no longer required and I need the space for mudguard mounts, the load pack had to go. Also the main pack has a broken leaf. It has to be said that 100+ years of a simplistic...

WOW!! Haven’t I dropped the ball, last post back in July………………….2019!! A continuing performance like that will get me benched. So, what have I been up to? The old 2 steps forward, one step back shuffle. I started on the brakes with the intention of servicing the cylinders and throwing it all...

Use the force Luke…………or is that Brendan A major parameter within the project was to source many of the components from ‘over the counter’, so that should a problem occur, the replacement part is readily available. But, alas, there as somethings that cannot be avoided. Having had 4WD’s in the...

Have you checked your truck?? Just saying