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by Fishtank
Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted (Non-Commercial)
Topic: Broken spare tire hanger
Replies: 13
Views: 10993

Re: Broken spare tire hanger

I moved my spare to the back and should have mine kicking around somewhere. I'll look tomorrow and let you know if I find it.
by Fishtank
Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: I think I understand the "HOLD" mode on my transmission...
Replies: 22
Views: 9417

Re: I think I understand the "HOLD" mode on my transmission.

The PWR and HOLD switch will only work if the gear selector is in D rive and the O ver D rive is switched off. Once you engage the OD switch, shift into 1, 2, N, R or P the function of the PWR and HOLD switch are not applicable. Flibble, if you need 1st gear to hold you back going down a hill, use i...
by Fishtank
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel Additives
Replies: 17
Views: 13758

Re: Fuel Additives

I'm a big fan of Stanadyne, I mostly use the lubricity formula since I frequently run Jet A and when I'm not concerned about fuel gelling up in my filter. Otherwise their performance formula is a great product that has proven itself to cover a lot of issues.
by Fishtank
Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:20 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: I think I understand the "HOLD" mode on my transmission...
Replies: 22
Views: 9417

Re: I think I understand the "HOLD" mode on my transmission.

Remember these are Japanese vehicles, this function gives you "Hold" on the ground.
by Fishtank
Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:45 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Driver's Side Window Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2895

Re: Driver's Side Window Issues

Big-Bird is right, this is a safety feature where the extra load on the motor will cause it to reverse. Rather frustrating for my wife last year at -35 and she rolled the window down while driving to throw out a bananna peel and couldn't get it back up :shock: :-D . I've had it happen on a regular b...
by Fishtank
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter tires on Delica - or just All Terrain all year round?
Replies: 15
Views: 9273

Re: Winter tires on Delica - or just All Terrain all year ro

Now I just need to find a set of winter rims that fit the L400 and don't cost a ton (damn 108mm centerbore). Old Toyota rims (like 90s 4Runners) all fit. I have a 4Runner (actually a Surf) and I swap my rims with the Paj at will. The slightly newer Toyota 16s should fit as well (my Harrier rims als...
by Fishtank
Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter tires on Delica - or just All Terrain all year round?
Replies: 15
Views: 9273

Re: Winter tires on Delica - or just All Terrain all year ro

I personally have been running General Grabber AT2's since I bought my van, they have been GREAT. Snowflake approved and a very good year round tire. If you can only afford one set of tires, I recommend these. Be careful when ordering them though, not all sizes are "Snowflaked". I've been ...
by Fishtank
Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low beam frequent burnout
Replies: 4
Views: 2802

Re: Low beam frequent burnout

Ryan, The best upgrade I ever did for my old L300 was a bulb upgrade. It just so happens that Lordco has a sale on their PIAA Extreme White bulbs, they made a HUGE difference in light output especially with the crappy projector low beams. They are 1/2 price and also have a one year replacement warra...
by Fishtank
Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: What Diesel Fuel Additive do you use?
Replies: 30
Views: 12647

Re: What Diesel Fuel Additive do you use?

I highly recommend adding diesel as an additive. Has worked great for me so far. I was thinking maybe some JP-8... If you're going to be using JP-8, make sure you get some Stanadyne Lubricity Formula from Lordco. $11/bottle and it will provide the lubrication you will need. If I remember right it w...
by Fishtank
Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: K&N filter for L400?
Replies: 6
Views: 3779

Re: K&N filter for L400?

2871 fits great with some slight modifications and destruction of your stock filter.

The 2871 has quite a bit more surface area than the 2877 and since the whole idea is to increase the airflow...

I can try to post some pics of my install later if you like.
by Fishtank
Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Bull bar rework
Replies: 5
Views: 4643

Re: Bull bar rework

lrp374 wrote:Where you able to get the POR 15 locally or did you have to order it. I see KMS has it on sale but locally they only have clear which kinda defeats the purpose of painting over the rust! Nice job - loose the running boards.
Lordco, I think it was about $30/Qt.

Thanks.
by Fishtank
Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil Pressure Isolator for Oil Pressure Gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 3925

Re: Oil Pressure Isolator for Oil Pressure Gauge

Mr. Flib, I would just T off your oil pressure switch location, it's accessible and easy to do. That's where I picked up oil supply for my bypass filter and it works great. I don't think you'll have any problems with pressure fluctuations damaging your sending unit. I think using the port on your s...
by Fishtank
Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Bull bar rework
Replies: 5
Views: 4643

Bull bar rework

Just thought I'd share some pics of my somewhat rusty front end that I reworked. Light rust on the lower bull bars and chrome end bars, wire brushed and ready for POR-15. IMG_8648-2.jpeg IMG_4160.jpeg POR-15 applied along with 2 coats of underbody spray, ready for install. IMG_1668.jpeg While I was ...
by Fishtank
Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil Pressure Isolator for Oil Pressure Gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 3925

Re: Oil Pressure Isolator for Oil Pressure Gauge

Mr. Flib, I would just T off your oil pressure switch location, it's accessible and easy to do. That's where I picked up oil supply for my bypass filter and it works great. I don't think you'll have any problems with pressure fluctuations damaging your sending unit. I think using the port on your sa...
by Fishtank
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do TO your Delica today?
Replies: 874
Views: 420284

Re: What did you do TO your Delica today?

RickJ wrote:Fishtank, Nice job. I am curious though... What is the chrome cylinder behind the air filter and below the master cylinder? A bypass filter?
Thanks Rick,

Yes, it's a Frantz by-pass oil filter. I think it's been a great investment, easy install and easy replacement.

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