1993 Bushman camper trailer refit

[nucopia]

What a day !
Rain in the morning, waited for parts until lunch time , then the mate gets 2 fire call outs in the afternoon !
We finally finished at 7:40 with the engine back in the engine bay ready to start connecting every thing in the morning..
I am hoping its not going to be another long day ...

 

[7.62marksman]

MATE whats wrong with doing all that tonight
you have to remember sleep is overrated ] ] ] ] ]
glad to see it is all coming together for you

 

[nucopia]

Mate I should already be in Robinvale tonight ... we are 3 days behind schedule..
looks like Monday is our departure day now..

 

[7.62marksman]

see so if you work overnight you would catch up a little bit :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Don't rush it mate just take your time and do it right the first time not like the turtle

 

[Tathradj]

The only hard part about a Prado V6 motor is the
two top Bell housing bolts. ]
They are an absolute pain in the butt.

 

[nucopia]

yeah mate slow and steady wins the race

 

[nucopia]

Well its finally finished..the engine is in and every thing works as it should .. best part .. it runs like a dream ..
Now I only have to put the bull bar driving lights and fix a few wiring issues ..

Was not able to get the trailer draw bar extented and weld on the Treg trailer hitch and drop down legs, that will have to wait till the other mate has some spare time to do it for me..At least now I have a decent vehicle that can tow the camper.
Its like a weight has been lifted

 

[madtuna]

congrats mate :Y:

 

[nucopia]

congrats mate :Y:

Feels good mate .. Be seeing you soon for a cuppa

 

[7.62marksman]

 

[nucopia]

Finished 1 down 1 to go ..

 

[RM Outback]

:Y: happy travels

 

[madtuna]

congrats mate :Y:

Feels good mate .. Be seeing you soon for a cuppa

I'll put the jug on :Y:

 

[Jaros]

And away we go!!!!! Good luck and safe driving. :Y:

 

[Mackka]

Congratulations mate a grand effort.
Mackka

 

[Redfin]

Well done, have a safe and profitable trip :Y:

 

[Tathradj]

Fantastic News. :Y: :Y:
You did swap the alternator I hope. ]

 

[nucopia]

Fantastic News. :Y: :Y:
You did swap the alternator I hope. ]

Swapped it and found out that the problem was a loose fuse conection and the other alternator was not charging the battery .. So had to put the old alternator back in. Its now charging at +13 ...its 4:55 am.
I'm up early to go for a drive to Newcastle with Lance and pick up a jet ski and also see if there is any issues with the Prado.
When we get back we will do an oil change and bleed the brakes.
After we finish every thing, I will hook up the camper and head out to Sydney to pick up a roof basket and then drive to Gulbourn to drop off a package to a mate for a mate
Its going to be a long day , but I am looking forward to the trip...

 

[Mackka]

Big day. Drive safe.
Mackka

 

[Jaros]

I'd be stuffed after all that mate. You must be excited about the next cuppla days. I hope the test drive works out well.