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Mine I just built (not to cams spec at all) It has got to be better than nothing though.

I removed my headliner today, and you are right, there really isn't much holding that roof up in a roll over.

Probably not a big deal because most 4wding is done at low speed, but like you said, anything is ...

cheers mate

Rebuild the motor, at least you know it's rock solid then and you'll never have another problem with it.

Sounds like you have a pretty reliable and capable off roader already -> I'd consider keeping it because if you sell it now, you'll get next to nothing back on it, and there is a chance you'll ...

PM me if you don't get the answer, I can look it up in the factory manual just don't have it with me atm.

So other then the bump stops, did you have to modify anything else?

Might do shackles and body lift as a cheap lift until I decide if I want to get new suspension or not.

80W @ 12v = 6 amps, so I think he does mean 80A.

It's the link to the starter motor, easily 80A with a decent sized motor/starter.

Oh I just looked at the link you had in the first post.

80A would require a couple of links afaik as 80A fuses won't be that easy to get.

It's a 30 amp fuse --> go to dick smith or jaycar or whatever, a brand new fuse holder will be like $2, the fuses to go with it will be about $2 for a pack of 6.

$5 + your time.

Driving in 4wd on a tarmac road will wind your transfer case up because the tyres won't have any slip in them and the road.

This is because the front wheels can turn at a different rate then the rears (steering).

It's similar to what happens when you have a rear locked diff and driving it on the ...

It's ignition noise.

Try putting some condensors (they are just a capacistor) across your coil, your charging circuit and probably even across the cig lighter circuit.

The noise supressor will just be the same thing but cost a lot more.

If that doesnt work, put varied values of cap's across the ...

Yes.

Maybe to hold a spanner on the other side of the body mount if they are hard to remove.

It sounds obvious, but have you tried flushing the old fluid and bleeding the air out ?

You'll get a dickload of decent 4bys for 20k, just go drive a bunch and see what you like.

Easily get a dual cab hilux for under 20k.

Okay for future reference (and the nissan bible), if anyone is looking to fit a different alternator to an MQ (in particular):

a) You need to disconnect the old regulator (I left mine in there for the moment incase I need to swap alternators again but it is looking fine for the moment).

b) You ...

oh true

i have some 4 guage stuff leftover from my old car's stereo install so should be able to use that

might go visit this geebung place just to have a look anyway - cheers!

IS FIXED (well I have realised the problem)

I actually had a different battery in the MQ (from one of my other patrols), and its a deep cycle marine battery - apparantly draws a lot more current when charging.

I swapped in the old crappy super cheap 500cca one and it is fine, so I need to run a ...

Beastmavster wrote:You're in melbourne go speak to one of the Zed workshops and see how much power they can get out of your L28 and how much capacity they can go to... you will get a massive shock.

...but not without forced induction ?

Well the only thing I can think of, is this new alternator is a higher ampage and is pumping out more current at a lower RPM (compared to the old one).
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c) 20 amp is a helllll of a lot of current to be pulling thru those little factory loom wires, so maybe it is supposed to be that small ...

Do you know if your new internal reg has got a voltage reference terminal? Some of them require an external reference input- others don't. Apart from that you should have an ignition terminal (wire to 12V ign on) and a terminal to go to the warning light on the dash.


As for this, it is ...

Well the only thing I can think of, is this new alternator is a higher ampage and is pumping out more current at a lower RPM (compared to the old one).

I have sorta found on the net that yellow is 20 amp fusible wiring, and red is 10amp.

My mates MQ which has been rewired for internal regulation ...

I had a look at a mates MQ and his fusable link wire is yellow, mine is red.

Color Wire Gauge
Black 12
Red 14
Dark Blue 16
Grey 18
Orange 20
White 22

Closest thing in that table (I found on the net) is orange, which means its only 12 amp more - I don't think it would be that.

I really can't see ...

Okay I have since jumped the Field connection in the MQ loom and both

* the charge light goes off (GOOD)
* the alternator kicks over and is giving me a solid 14V (GOOD)

So what I can see, the car is charging, and working okay -- EXCEPT the main fusable link is getting VERY hot and smoking (hasn't ...

My old alternator is shagged (externally regulated), and the one I got to replace it is actually internally regulated.

I am told I can bypass the external regulator, has anyone done this before?

bogged wrote:Anyone needs em $165ea inc GST.. Couple of days hopefully to get in, and they are Genuine Nissan.

Any chance you could get a price on the MQ SWB rear window frames and rubber?

if i had no budget, i would use a RB30 blok with a RB26DETT head of a GODZILLA GTR, two massive turbos and a waterto air intercooler. That thing would pop monos on a long wheel base. :lol:
would be good for wank value, but would lack down low grunt tryin to spool 2 snails..

Yeah but who sticks 2 ...

doesnt ARB sell something similar to the "garden edge" flare...........they look a bit nicer (i prefer the garden edge) but arnt they the same sort of contruction??????

Yeah they are made from rubber.

This is the first I have ever heard of a flare supposed to be able to "deflect a pedestrian", I ...

Kevlar would obviously cost a mint, isn't that shit used for bullet proof vests?

Fiberglass would be cheap as if someone has already made the mold, and or you know a fiberglasser who will do it cheap.

It really doesn't take them long to make a mold, but it takes time for them to fit/shape the ...

Since it uses the factory brake setup to slow a spinning wheel (I am guessing - correct me if I am wrong) do you find it chews through brake pads pretty fast ?

That is factory MQ setup.

no but I didn't ask for the price of 15 inch rims either.

the question was already answered when I said "thanks dude"