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Adapting 110 PTO winch on to a 90......
TobyMellin replied to TobyMellin's topic in Tools and Fabrication
Sounds promising! I’ve been putting off purchasing it with such title Info being about. I think I’m going to take the plunge! Thanks for the help -
I've always wanted a PTO driven front winch that come on utility/electric board 110's, on my 90 TD5, but I can't find any information anywhere. Has anyone on here done it? Hopefully it's as simple as shortening the prop, making some bearing carriers for the prop and bit of fettling.....
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Cheap'ish 609 axle builds
TobyMellin replied to landy_andy's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
We really want to move to Squamish, but the commute in to Delta every day may be a little long I think. We only had a quick stop over last time, so once everything is clear, we will come over for a couple of weeks. -
Cheap'ish 609 axle builds
TobyMellin replied to landy_andy's topic in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
Looking good Me and the Mrs are hoping to get over to BC soon when all this dies down, got some potential job interviews. 6 months of summer is better than what we get in the UK! 😂 -
Lowest effort rx 8 seat fitting to 90
TobyMellin replied to mad_pete's topic in Tools and Fabrication
That'll do I cut the runners off my original Defender seats, welded them in place and put a couple bolts in to be safe. Just bear in mind, if you have a middle seat, you'll struggle to get the doors shut with the electric seat adjuster buttons on. If you have a cubbybox, you'll be fine -
Defender 300tdi AC conversion
TobyMellin replied to TobyMellin's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Perfect, thanks everyone. If you could please @Ed Poore, that would be great. The TD5 setup is easy as the pump bolts straight on, next extra tensioners etc. I use my setup quite a lot for inflating truck tyres, air tanks etc. I did burn out the clutch on my last pump trying to inflate some ait tanks on a truck a bit too quick. Now I just leave it on idle and it's been fine since. Thanks for the help -
I've done a few AC conversion for onboard air supply on Defender TD5's, but a mate has asked me to convert his Defender 300tdi. I've never owned a 300tdi. Does the AC pump bolt straight on to a 300tdi? Someone is selling a conversion kit, but it includes a front timing cover. Does this need to be changed to accept an air con pump? Thanks for the help! Toby
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Lowest effort rx 8 seat fitting to 90
TobyMellin replied to mad_pete's topic in Tools and Fabrication
Due to me needing a middle seat, I had to remove the buttons to allow the door to shut. I never need to move it, but I keep the removable part of the button in the dash incase -
Lowest effort rx 8 seat fitting to 90
TobyMellin replied to mad_pete's topic in Tools and Fabrication
I'll have look. I did start taking some pictures -
Lowest effort rx 8 seat fitting to 90
TobyMellin replied to mad_pete's topic in Tools and Fabrication
Hmmm good idea in one sense....but surely the rails would come loose overtime with just hand tightening torque.... Personally I used the original Defender seat rails, welded/botled them to the RX8 seats (RX8 main rail removed, sliding part still attached). With regards to the airbags, I've left mine in. I've installed a cut out part with battery isolator and Anderson socket incase I need to disconnect battery or jump start. The battery is still somewhat accessible with the seat slid forward, but I wouldn't be able to remove it. Removing the seat only takes 2 mins anyway. Toby -
I tried 3 stores (2 in Manchester, 1 in Conwy), none of them had any. Just seen one for sale on eBay for £150
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I'll be popping over tomorrow to buy one. Will give it a whirl!
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But you haven't finished the last one
TobyMellin replied to Stellaghost's topic in Tools and Fabrication
Awesome!😃 -
Lowest effort rx 8 seat fitting to 90
TobyMellin replied to mad_pete's topic in Tools and Fabrication
Where the arrow is pointing is a Parrot handsfree. Next to the Parrot is the pin entry for the Sigma alarm. The centre console I made myself from 1mm steel and then coated with bed liner type material. The panel with the switches on is from Amazon. It's a tidy way of housing the switches volt meter and 12v sockets. The fuseboard is from a Volvo Truck (I work for Volvo, got this one handy out of the scrap bin). -
Lowest effort rx 8 seat fitting to 90
TobyMellin replied to mad_pete's topic in Tools and Fabrication
I used the original rails off my defender seats, stripped them down to the bare rails, same with the RX8 seats, and 'merged' them together 😄 It will all be worth it once you get them in, it's like driving a different car!