yep.
almost no point in fitting an imobbiliser...
I can have any perentie I want in under a minute with just an 8/10mm ratcheting ringy.
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yep.
almost no point in fitting an imobbiliser...
I can have any perentie I want in under a minute with just an 8/10mm ratcheting ringy.
I fitted a battery off switch.
I have OCD about this because of a fire many years ago. Especially older vehicles.
I also want to guard against accidentally flattening the battery, a 4BD1 is not going to be easy to start with low battery out in the scrub (another good reason to travel with friends and carry a good made-in-australia jumper leads, eg
Jumper Leads - sheasta )
very very easy to start....
2/3 walking pace, first gear (or second low) and a minute with the spanner.
90% of the alternators will have enough residual in them to fire up at 1500 Rpm peg it and then turn the ignition on...
Done.
4 blokes can shove start one with it in gear on the flat from a standing start.
Sounds easy. We'll have to get experience trying that at an event. Very cool.
As for preventing or at least minimising electrical fire in these 25yrs+ vehicles, see Chris078's post (tonight), in this thread:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/coil-sprun...our-meter.html
yeah, never happens in jeeps or toyoats or nissans or mitsis or any vehicle thats less than 5 years old :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Carzee
Of course then theres the argument about how inadequately rated master switches get hot, melt and catch fire themselves.
you could just goto air start :) and fit a generator in place of the alternator.
I had similar starting problems when I got my Perentie.
Battery terminals were corroded so cleaned them up - helped for a while. The battery was old(ish) so bought a new one - worked a treat until my starter motor finally gave up. Replaced that and now starts first time every time. Will be good to see if it stays this way as the weather gets colder.
I did fit an immobiliser (thought it would be a good idea) but considering the doors and bonnet don't lock then it's a bit pointless. Would slow someone down but not for long. But i'm sure the flashing red LED puts some people off ;)
Also you asked about Adelaide parts. I'm in Adelaide too.
I use either British 4x4 in Windsor Gardens or PCB in North Plymton.
Both very good. British 4x4 is easier for me as I'm in the north.
For the parts you're looking for (steering wheel shroud) I'd look online too. Most of my stuff I get from Landybitz. The heavy stuff (starter motor, replacement diff ) I got to PCB or British 4x4.
Thanks all. I'm not sure that your average car thief would know how to start a diesel. I might try PCB as I live south..
Jon
My experience was with TLC wagons which have a loom to the rear which, if it goes, goes bad along the inner roof down to the rear doors and tail lights from memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blknight.aus
I stay away from SCA sort of batt switches and stick with the Cole-Hersee 175A continous (2484-A) type used by drag racing fraternity.