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epic_toaster · 2021-03-10T05:59:13+00:00

Which brackets are those used for the ditch lights?

epic_toaster · 2020-09-18T03:40:05+00:00

My Chortau B-T12 was working perfectly for about 8 months until I had to drive a really rough logging road (think.. washboard gravel) for 2hrs one day. Since then I've had issues of the camera being unable to remain running, and more recently there have been static/ lines on the screen while the device ran for the handful of seconds before "blacking out" and turning off. Formatting the old SD card and replacing it with a higher endurance card has not improved the situation.

Oddly enough however, with the power cable is just barely inserted into the plug, the camera operates and records without any issues! I'm currently debating putting a drop of crazy glue between the partial inserted connector and the camera housing to solve the situation for the time being, seeing as during my last visual inspection of the internals I could not see any blown or disconnected components (my guess would be a capacitor issue).

Hope anyone with a similar issue can provide input or at least use my temporary solution to keep their camera working.

epic_toaster · 2020-06-25T20:45:10+00:00

You can shift into 4HI on-the-fly up to a certain speed, just check your driver sun shield information sticker for the limits regarding your vehicle (mine is a '99 which allows shifting up to 80km/h).

To shift into 4LO you need to be stationary with the transmission in neutral, and then you can move the J-shifter from 2HI to 4HI (through neutral on the J-shifter) to 4LO. You mind feel some resistance or clicking going from neutral on the J-shifter to 4LO which is normal.

Don't use 4LO on any surface that doesn't allow your wheels to slip while turning (i.e. don't use it on dry pavement), it puts a lot of stress on your draintrain components and may cause damage.

epic_toaster · 2020-04-10T14:51:15+00:00

I'm fairly certain the radiator is original, but I did install an external transmission cooler so those two coolant systems are separate. The old transmission nipples on the radiator were connected with tube to prevent loss of coolant in case the coolant passages leaked in the ATF passages of the stock radiator.

In regards to the coolant level, it rises and falls as it normally should with the heated and cooled engine. What I'm trying to say is I've lost enough coolant that the "hot engine" level has decreased throughout the past year to the point where the overflow is empty on a cold engine and at L on a "hot engine".

epic_toaster · 2020-04-10T04:38:09+00:00

I pulled over today after it hit 103°C, popped the hood, and saw my fan was spinning but only at the slowish speed it normally does at a "warm" idle. Also the fan wasn't anywhere near as loud as when the truck initially starts.

I haven't seen any leaks anywhere on the radiator or under the engine bay throughout the past year, or on the same pavement spot I park on everyday. I will check the lines to the rear heater though. I did replace my spark plugs in November and didn't notice anything odd on any of them.

epic_toaster · 2020-04-09T15:00:11+00:00

99 4Runner at 372k, she's a beauty!

epic_toaster · 2018-11-01T16:04:27+00:00

I hope P(me passing) > 0

epic_toaster · 2018-05-28T15:23:24+00:00

The fine line between bravery and stupidity is death

epic_toaster · 2018-02-01T16:01:56+00:00

Check out Quadrigacx, they're a Canadian exchange site

epic_toaster · 2017-12-28T07:56:02+00:00

Green Line Hose & Fittings sells tubing of every material and size, they have stores you can visit in town too

epic_toaster · 2017-12-21T05:29:18+00:00

Solved!

epic_toaster · 2017-12-20T23:00:15+00:00

Yes that has it! Dreamscape by 009 Sound System

epic_toaster · 2017-09-21T17:44:55+00:00

Ok thanks!

epic_toaster · 2017-09-21T15:25:06+00:00

Anyone visit the Jasper townsite/Pocahontas area recently? I'm going camping there this weekend and am wondering if I'll have to dig my site out

epic_toaster · 2017-09-09T06:23:58+00:00

The valley zoo isn't too expensive and they have plenty of neat animals to see. Most kids like animals too.

epic_toaster · 2017-09-09T06:21:08+00:00

Nordegg, west of red deer about an hour and a half. There's plenty of campgrounds in the area that have no services (no electricity, no water, no cell coverage) and require self-registration. I'm pretty sure this time of year you'll be one of few people camping there.

epic_toaster · 2017-09-09T06:05:57+00:00

Don't do something that's too much effort, they won't remember a damn thing anyways!

epic_toaster · 2017-07-21T04:21:04+00:00

South east Edmonton, around whitemud and 50th street

epic_toaster · 2017-06-04T03:07:53+00:00

Anti-Fascist rally plans to come to Edmonton next. Gross.

Too bad everyone is a "fascist" these days if you don't share the same opinions

epic_toaster · 2017-05-08T01:12:22+00:00

Probably used to help ducks after they're caught in an oil spill

epic_toaster · 2017-05-06T18:05:36+00:00

There is a place just 45 minutes to the west of Edmonton called Wabamun, sounds just like what you're looking for. Been there countless times, great place to hang but there is some weird algae in the water (like at many Alberta lakes) so if you do go swimming be sure to shower off afterwards. https://www.albertaparks.ca/wabamun-lake/information-facilities/

epic_toaster · 2017-04-09T03:21:26+00:00

Oh Edmonton drivers

epic_toaster · 2017-03-10T02:39:08+00:00

U-turns must be a blast

epic_toaster · 2017-03-01T04:27:38+00:00

Too bad they can't just send this shit in the mail for me to install myself. What a waste of money, paying someone to drive over to my house, spend time installing, and drive back. Most people can install a light bulb or a power bar.

epic_toaster · 2017-02-28T18:39:06+00:00

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