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by johnghaley
Thu May 16, 2019 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mazda Bongo Friendee
Replies: 1
Views: 2332

Mazda Bongo Friendee

I have rented camperized versions of that van several times in New Zealand. The van Is quite capable on and off asphalt, I suspect that it due to weight distribution. You should know that the passenger seat is Very uncomfortable, with little foam and spring support and the engine heat transfers up t...
by johnghaley
Thu May 16, 2019 6:13 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Repeat brake trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 4176

Repeat brake trouble

After a couple of years now I have noticed the same problem, The callipers seize and I find water behind the boot. I was also told it was due to poor caliber rebuild quality. As frustrating as it is I suck it up and now consider new callipers annually as an operating expense.
John
by johnghaley
Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:27 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Repeat brake trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 4176

Repeat brake trouble

There does not appear to be any water up near the master cylinder. I am now starting to suspect that the seal on the master cylinder may be part of the problem. If the seal is inadequate or is improperly vented, moisture air may be allowed into the system. I will be watching this.
John H
by johnghaley
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Repeat brake trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 4176

Repeat brake trouble

Hello all, Has anyone had any problems with the brake callipers on there series two Delicas? I have had to replace the right front and left rear callipers twice in less then a year. The first time had the work done for me at CCA so I fee the work was done properly. This time I will do the work my se...
by johnghaley
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: 1997 Space Gear - Winch Bumpers
Replies: 5
Views: 3453

Re: 1997 Space Gear - Winch Bumpers

I've been away for a while. I don't have a template I afraid. It was a cut to fit, part by part kind of job. It is a tight fit. It attaches to the frame in three points on each side. I also had to cut some of the plastic body parts to fit the winch cradle. I will post some photos with an explanation...
by johnghaley
Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: alignment??
Replies: 3
Views: 2707

Re: alignment??

I was planning on doing an alignment also. Does anyone know if there is any numbers for adjustment to compensate for driving on the left side of the road instead of the right? If I recall from high school automotive class, alignments compensate for camber in the road. This would mean that the vehicl...
by johnghaley
Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:36 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Found this on the ground after an oil change...
Replies: 3
Views: 2636

Re: Found this on the ground after an oil change...

If it was found assembled like it was in the photo then I wouldn't worry about it. We use pins like that on pivoting parts on air break systems, not that delica's have those.
John H
by johnghaley
Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Front winch mount options
Replies: 44
Views: 26708

Re: Front winch mount options

I hope this will help
John H
by johnghaley
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Front winch mount options
Replies: 44
Views: 26708

Re: Front winch mount options

There are three points of attachment on each side. I used the bolt pattern from the steel tube bumper and I had a shims manufactured to fit inside the two tow loops. I hope this helps.
John H
by johnghaley
Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Front winch mount options
Replies: 44
Views: 26708

Re: Front winch mount options

This is the final product. I had the solenoids mounted behind the front body work so it would be out of sight and it won't interfere with the airflow through the radiator. I also have the winch operations switched in the cab too. I was after a clean look that didn't reduce the angle of approach.
John
by johnghaley
Sun Jul 19, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Front winch mount options
Replies: 44
Views: 26708

Re: Front winch mount options

I will get some pictures up of it. I just need to fire out how to resize and upload them.
John H
by johnghaley
Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: A/C filling
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Re: A/C filling

I'm not an A/C guy, but I did fill my ac unit. It should be filled to around 13 to 14 pis I believe. Thats no where near 30 to 38 psi.Make sure you fill it to low pressure side. The A/C worked great after I did the fill, but I must have a leak as it stopped producing cold after a few days. I think i...
by johnghaley
Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Front winch mount options
Replies: 44
Views: 26708

Re: Front winch mount options

I have a winch mounted to my L400. Its a 9500 lb winch. I have used a couple of time so far his summer. It is a big job to build the mounts and get everything properly placed, but for me its worth it. I have to agree that you can save a lot of money by just using a come-along, but I did not want to ...
by johnghaley
Thu May 14, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Warning Gauges
Replies: 2
Views: 3687

Re: Warning Gauges

Here is a long,but in-depth explanation of what the pyrometer is and what it does.
Hope this helps.

http://www.bankspower.com/techarticles/ ... -Important

John H
by johnghaley
Sat May 02, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Fender flares after trimming for 31" tires
Replies: 11
Views: 5739

Re: Fender flares after trimming for 31

Macro;
Have you installed the flexy flares yet? Im thought of getting them my self. We use them on our trucks at work.
John H

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