Recent content by gregnash

LOL Jim... I did not know about the thing in the 50's that is a good piece of random information!!

Not really sure about the why but can tell you these old straight 6s have TONS of low end torque, not fast and can be a bit rev happy in the upper ends but great, bulletproof engines. From what I have gathered after doing the desmog last weekend, these engines are pretty simplistic and...

Hey Hessam thanks for the info on the Rotella Triple. And that is a nice find on the HJ60 in DC!!! For that price it is a steal if it runs well and the body is relatively rust free. There are a few BJ and HJs that get down from Canada or are imported properly but it does not happen often. I...

Originally Posted By: tdi-rick Originally Posted By: Nyati I've been on several safaris in Africa. The universal choice over there is the diesel I4 Landcruisers. They are built like tanks. If they were imported over here, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. [snip] Except the 78 and 79 Series utes...

yeah I would love it if they (toyota) sold a diesel SOMETHING in the states. But for now I will have to dream of purchasing a front clip from a 1HD-T for my 60. Until then the good ole' 2F will have to suffice.

Originally Posted By: Hessam Originally Posted By: dnewton3 Originally Posted By: Nyati Both my FJ40 and FJ62 Landcruisers were straight 6s not v6s. So, too, was my buddy's mid-1990's land cruiser. Where does this v-6 comment come from? Were there different engines for different regions...

The FJ series up to the FZJ80 (1996) was all based on the straight six chevy block. From there Mr. T added the V8 engine. As for the HDEO DELO from Costco, it does not often get below 20* during the winter here but it does occasionally. Which is why I am thinking that a 10W30 may be a better...

yeah best thing is to post up your numbers on MUD and see what the guys come up with. I live in a no emission county so I can desmog to my hearts content!!

Originally Posted By: Gurr Originally Posted By: gregnash Ok so here is all the information, I have spent the last week or two reading (IH8MUD member) and reading. There are lots of debates on what to use but with my "antique" flat tappet cam engine, and basically I need something with a higher...

Originally Posted By: yucca Originally Posted By: gregnash YOUCH!! Just found the stuff on AutoZone and it is $8.99/qt on sale! Guess I will be sticking with another high ZDDP like Rotella T which is liks $17.99/gallon normal price and have seen as low as $12.99/gallon. The DELO 400 LE 15w40...

YOUCH!! Just found the stuff on AutoZone and it is $8.99/qt on sale! Guess I will be sticking with another high ZDDP like Rotella T which is liks $17.99/gallon normal price and have seen as low as $12.99/gallon.

For some reason the forum won't let me edit my last post. Anyways, just found this in the VOA section. Like I said, the Castrol EDGE with Syntec 5w50 is now replacing the Castrol Syntec 5w50 and looks like the guys in this thread got a bottle with the new formulation still under the old...

They are reformulating this into the new 5W50 Edge with Syntec. This will be a higher ZDDP engine oil aimed at "antique" engine cars that have higher spring rates and flat tappett cams, which makes it perfect for my 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. This was part of my conversation with one of their...

Originally Posted By: Garak Originally Posted By: gregnash Supposedly it is now consisting of 1300ppm ZDDP%. Question though is, the guys are saying it is not a full synthetic rather a class III. Why is this something important? It's not an issue, unless it bugs you to pay the current retail...

Originally Posted By: Garak Originally Posted By: gregnash I haven't been able to find anywhere that stocks the VR-1 but from what I have seen it runs about $7-$9 a qt. That price is probably in the ballpark; others in your vicinity might have to chime in with respect to their experiences. I...