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Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by LOW WITHOUT CENTER DIFF LOCKED - Page 3 - IH8MUD Forums

LOW WITHOUT CENTER DIFF LOCKED - Page 3 - IH8MUD Forums — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:31:49 +0000

[...] help the location if you haven't read it before. I followed it to find the switches. Good luck Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adv… __________________ '94 LC |OME 851+1"/860/N73/N74E/SD24|SLEE [...]

Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by WTB tranny control module 94 FZJ80 - IH8MUD Forums

WTB tranny control module 94 FZJ80 - IH8MUD Forums — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:09:03 +0000

[...] driver-side kick panel). mine’s toast, as it failed several of the FSM troubleshooting steps (from PNWA . PM if you have a functional unit for sale. __________________ ‘94 FZJ80 ‘83 [...]

Comment on Trip Report: Washington Cascades Overland Tour 2007 – Day One (08.10.07) by Float Tube Fishing | Steve G. Bisig Photography

Float Tube Fishing | Steve G. Bisig Photography — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:33:37 +0000

[...] Read the complete trip report at Trip Report: Washington Cascades Overland Tour 2007 – Day One (08.10.07) [...]

Comment on Toyota FJ80 3FE by Looking at a '92, what to look out for? - IH8MUD Forums

Looking at a '92, what to look out for? - IH8MUD Forums — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:32:32 +0000

[...] like to check out this site, Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser 3FE Resources | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures Many thanks to Steve at Pacific Northwest Adventures. He sums things up fairly well in the [...]

Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by CDL actuator malfunction - IH8MUD Forums

CDL actuator malfunction - IH8MUD Forums — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:19:29 +0000

[...] case "ECU"(Relay). I jumped the harness for the diff actuator motor as described here ( Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adv… ) and got no response either way. So that is where we are for now. A little background info. The [...]

Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by Relay clicking when in 4WD low - IH8MUD Forums

Relay clicking when in 4WD low - IH8MUD Forums — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:48:37 +0000

[...] searching the forum and the link below managed to find my locking issue… Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adv… We did pull the relay and used a 9v battery on the according pins in +/-….-/+ back and forth [...]

Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by Pin 7 Mod, CDL & Lockers, HELP! (pics) - IH8MUD Forums

Pin 7 Mod, CDL & Lockers, HELP! (pics) - IH8MUD Forums — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:17:25 +0000

[...] on this but since the CDL is not working I figured I’d start there. From previous searching (i have Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adv… and Slee – Pin 7 Mod for CDL (Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser) and others saved in my favorites) I [...]

Comment on Toyota FJ Cruiser Wheels on my FJ80 Land Cruiser by Transforming 80's - from a '91 to a '97 - IH8MUD Forums

Transforming 80's - from a '91 to a '97 - IH8MUD Forums — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:54:07 +0000

[...] sure if you’re patient you can find them for that much or even less. Here’s where I got the idea Toyota FJ Cruiser Wheels on my FJ80 Land Cruiser | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures You can see that the center caps fit on the rear. __________________ Cheers, Guy [...]

Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by CDL not engaging - IH8MUD Forums

CDL not engaging - IH8MUD Forums — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:26:25 +0000

[...] to some electrical issue between the CDL switch and transmission relay. CDL Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adv… Good luck! __________________ ‘94 CRUISER – DC 285/75/16 : MegaWarrior : 29 Classic CB : [...]

Comment on Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) by CDL Switch and 7pin Gone Wrong - IH8MUD Forums

CDL Switch and 7pin Gone Wrong - IH8MUD Forums — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:22:10 +0000

[...] RE problems on the forums. I have been going thru these steps on troubleshooting the CDL system: Troubleshooting the Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Center Diff Lock (CDL) | Pacific Northwest Backroad Adv… I have not been underneath yet to check the 4L switch and actuator. Anything else I can check?? [...]

Comment on The Rise and Fall of Fuel Prices – Fall 2008 by dieseldawg

dieseldawg — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:54:47 +0000

It’s the day after the election. The corner gas station is up 6 cents.

Comment on The Rise and Fall of Fuel Prices – Fall 2008 by Steve

Steve — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:31:21 +0000

The election is now over. let’s see what happens. I hope I’m wrong.

Comment on The Rise and Fall of Fuel Prices – Fall 2008 by dieseldawg

dieseldawg — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:31:12 +0000

I’ve noticed this trend myself. Get it while it’s “cheap”!

Comment on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Seeks Comments on Proposal for Motorized Vehicle Use by montyp@cavenet.com

montyp@cavenet.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:40:55 +0000

I firmly disagree to the closure of more public access due to the Wilderness Areas, Monuments, National Parks, State Parks, County Parks, Reservations, and Private Property. There is very little public access now which will create more of a safety hazard to the public if more lands are off limits. We have plenty of protection and inventory of our natural resources already in protected areas as formentioned.
Thank-You
Monty Pope

Comment on Trip Report: Gallaher Head Lake Tour – 9.13.08 by Adventure Road Trip Blog

Adventure Road Trip Blog — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:34:47 +0000

[...] the hills of loose material. Winding up the trail only took an hour or so as we made good time to Gallaher Head Lake. The lake is a beautiful little oasis in the forest. The trail opens up into a valley nestled [...]

Comment on Olympic Peninsula Backroad Adventures by CoastalDefender

CoastalDefender — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:13:52 +0000

Hey bro, out here in Grays Harbor. Working in the Transportation industry, I’ve been able to hit a lot of these areas in my profession. So, excellent writeup, and even learned a few things about some of the areas I haven’t hit.

Here’s an FYI about the “Clearwater Cutoff” (Olympic Corrections Center, Coastal Bypass). There’s nothing really amazing out that way. You’re right at the foothills of the Olympics and it’s quite unremarkable. No panoramic vistas, a few clearcuts, a few unmaintained campgrounds, a prison, and a couple small towns (very small).

If someone can only choose one route, you’re MUCH better served staying on US101 and seeing Kalaloch.

Comment on Increased Fuel Economy and Power for a 3FE Powered Toyota Land Cruiser? by Steve

Steve — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:23:33 +0000

Some preliminary information after my first road trip after making this adjustment. First, like I mentioned above, my Land Cruiser feels like it has more low-end torque. It seems to have a little better power on the top end. For instance, the few times I climbed the Vantage hill (westbound) on I-90, the best speed I could manage was about 45 mph. This past weekend, I was able to maintain 55 mph all the way up the 10 mile grade. Of course I had my foot to the floor in third gear (maybe the 80+ mph run across the Columbia River bridge helped carry some momentum up the hill). As far as fuel mileage, well on this 500+ mile trip, fuel mileage really sucked (literally). It could be that I was pushing the little 3FE hard the entire trip, plus I had an extra 200 pound person and gear along for the ride. More tests to follow.

Comment on Where Were You On May 18, 1980? by Steve

Steve — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:25:57 +0000

I remember how badly the east side received the ash. I recall seeing the news clips from Yakima where it was pitch black during the day.

In Puyallup, we only had on day that I could recall where the winds were just right and we had a light dusting of ash. That was a little later in the year.

Steve

Comment on Where Were You On May 18, 1980? by OlympiaFJ60

OlympiaFJ60 — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:28:53 +0000

That is probably the most memorable day of my child hood. I was probably 9 or so (second grade) when it happened. My friend Lawrence was over and he, my younger brother and I were playing in a big dirt pile where a neighbor house was being built. The great big “pillow” clouds started filling the sky it grew darker and darker. Lawrence’s mom called to tell us about the mountain and that he had to go home. We spent the rest of the day in the house. I remember it being pitch black at noon, then the ash started to fall. One of my older brothers had been at boy scout camp some place near the mountain but they received the warning in time and he was on his way home. That was the end of the school year that year. Moses Lake received nearly 6 inches of powdery ash.

It was recommended that people not drive because the ash would quickly overwhelm the vehicles air filters and destroy the engine. I remember seeing the sheriff cars with big tractor air filters mounted on the front for a while after.

Either the next day or a few days later it started to rain and there was concern over the weight of all the ash and water on the roofs of buildings. My dad and older brothers were up on top of the house and shop pushing as much off as they could. I will try and find some of the pictures of the “mud slides” down from the roof tops.

Comment on Deadline for Clearwater National Forest Travel Plan Comment Period is set for 02.29.08 by Steve

Steve — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:54:40 +0000

I emailed my comments. Did you?

Comment on FJ80 Land Cruiser Starting Issues by Steve

Steve — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:02:56 +0000

I was able to take some time at lunch to diagnose the problem a little further in depth and found the problem. There is a wire connection/plug between the distributor and the ECU that when I inserted my test prongs into, one of the wires pushed out the backside. Had I conducted this test (in the pouring down rainstorm), I would have discovered the problem in the first place. Oh well, I just added to my spare parts inventory for those remote backcountry overland trips.

Comment on SPOT – The Worlds First Satellite Messenger by Steve

Steve — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:31:43 +0000

This unit is now available. Visit http://www.findmespot.com/ for details,

Comment on Washington Cascades Overland Tour 2007 – Final Thoughts by Steve

Steve — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:38:49 +0000

Thanks for forwarding the trip report.

Steve

Comment on SPOT – The Worlds First Satellite Messenger by Steve

Steve — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:32:33 +0000

I would prefer also satellite phone myself, but its not in my budget. This may be a less expensive alternative (with less capabilities) if it works as well as described. It somewhat reminds me the Onstar system but in a handheld device.

Comment on SPOT – The Worlds First Satellite Messenger by Toy Man

Toy Man — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:50:19 +0000

I prefer my satellite phone.

However it is somewhat expensive and is not always able to find a satellite to communicate with.

Dick