Alfashark Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 They'd sit for 12 months max before our Exide geezer would test and swap them out for fresh stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Alfashark said: They'd sit for 12 months max before our Exide geezer would test and swap them out for fresh stock. Then do those trademe battery guys sell the old ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfashark Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 No idea. From what I gather, the ex-shelf batteries are taken back to the depot and recharged/refilled with new juice and restickered for sale on the shelf again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ball Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 It can depend on the battery too. CAT batteries used to sit on the shelf dry and you would then pour in the water etc and "activate" it. If they're like that they can probably sit for years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Ours were swapped out every couple of months by the Century guy. Probably didnt need to be that frequent. Our genuine Merc batteries could sit on the shelf for over a year, but they got regularly topped up with a trickle charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Can I get hard line in metric sizes for fuel lines? In my current install in my project I've used common industrial hard line, but the OD is 3/8" or about 9.5mm. The Nissan fuel piping is just a smidge over 8mm OD. The larger industrial tubing is a bitch to get the rubber line/clamps onto. Semi-tempted to go to braided fittings - anyone done that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Can get fittings that have an olive and compression nut onto 8mm hardline and an-6 on the other end to go to braided think there are a few other size options in those too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So is the problem you are trying to fit 8mm hose to 3/8 hardlines? If so yes you can definitely buy 5/16 hard line. Even repco should be able to sort that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks all. I'm not so happy with the line routing so I want to re-do it anyway. I'll see if I have some 5/16 around, or get some I guess. Is 8mm line available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 8mm hydraulic hard line is common, with all the fittings to match. not sure if steel is legit for fuel, but they should do stainless too i think. hydraulink etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 5/16 seems to be the most common hose measurement between to two. But, you are talking about 0.06mm between the two.... so.... probably not worth worrying about? Pretty sure factory fuel lines are just steel anyway, just zinc coated. Can probably buy a roll of 5/16 nickel based hard line for brakes from bnt also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Yo, computer Gurus: (is there a better thread for this? let me know) I'm moving to a new PC, and I want to take my data, settings and apps/programs with me (because I'm fussy, have extensively modified environment, and have a bajillion obscure and engineering software, many of which are a large PitA to install, I'm guessing it'd take me ~a month - 6wks to reinstall my whole system). Free versions of -Acronis trueimage (doesn't have the universal restore feature) -EaseUS Todo PCTrans (2 apps only) laplink easy transfer (not now free) no go. I'm happy enough to front up $50, but only if reasonably confident it'll do the job, I won't have to buy another copy for the 2nd machine, other fish-hooks etc Anyone tried these, got recommendations? TiA nerd pals. Edited September 1, 2017 by h4nd ess's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 go for the new install, probably find you dont even need half the crap thats on your old computer anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 So im looking for matters of opinions on something because I can't make my mind up. Been thinking next year I might convert crown wagon to 1kz. It's currently coloumn shift auto, which is nice because can just jump in and drive no stress, and niki can drive it no stress also which works well when im hung over etc. I can not decide whether to go manual or auto. I ask as I imported a 1kz to w slash g bell housing, and also bought a 5 speed g box with column shift gear. This was on prep for putting 1kz into my hilux. But it's not worth the effort. 1kzs are pretty rad, and tend to work really well as an auto. But there is something very alluring about a diesel turbo manual column shift I cant seem to shake, especially when I have everything to do it. I want to do diesel skids. Lets put it that way. Either option should do this. Help me old school wan kenobi, you're my only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 If you wan to drive at wagon time, or to use it daily in welly then auto. However, if you want to drive regular time and have fun whilst doing it then manual without question. Karls Ced is column shift diseasel turbs and suitably loffles for it. At the end of the day even in manual you'll probably be able to slot it into 4th or 5th and give zero fucks because torque. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1KZ Prados seem to go harder with autos. Would you keep the 1KZ computer controlled or fit a different fuel pump? A compatible auto trans will need a computer and would want a efi pump to make the swap easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Ah yes extra details. Firstly one thing I get pissed off with on the 2jz crown is constantly shifting gears, but that is probably more due to epic diff ratio than anything. Which is where auto would be nice. To answer Rogers questions. The 1kz I have has non ecu pump fitted from a 4m40t which has run on a vehicle before. So no to running factory ecu. I understand the a340 trans is electronically controlled and there for I would need a stand alone ecu for that, which yowzer happens to have a spare off. Other issue with auto is will need a vehicle speed sensor adapter to run both ecu and speedo gauge which is an unpleasant expense unless there is an a340 that does this. Other option is simply running a full auo ecu but not actually running the engine controls. All the ecu needs to shift trans is a tps signal. Which can always be remotely mounted. On the other side, because wag is auto, I will need to get a manual conversion which isn't as easy as it sounds with bench seat also, due to foot operated hand brake. And will need to convert the steering column I currently have to column shift using hilux bits, which could also be a mega pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Autos are for old men. Column shift manuals are cool for a cruiser. Surely with a proper ratio setup the diesel torque would see you right with too much shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Exactly this. Diesel torque is your friend here. Before I was married I'd go through to Dunners every weekend in my manual XC and I'd drive home late Sunday night without changing gear or touching the brake all the way from the top of Caversham hill to the turn into my driveway in Kaitangata. I suspect you will achieve similar if not better cruisability with your wags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I'd do an auto for a car like that- *its never going to be a racecar * turbo and auto is good as it doesn't come off boost when it shifts * sounds easier to do in your case * a340 behind a 1uz I had, had a taller overdrive than a manual box so it dealt with lower diff gears better * soarer?? a340 has separate ecu for trans I think, surely there would be a non ecu controlled version also in something 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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