I've done the 6 stud conversion and used the link Toonga's posted as a guide. If you have a look at this link on the UK forum you can see some pictures of the conversion as part of my build write-up:
http://z15.invisionfree.com/Mv_Brat_Bru ... wtopic=134
Cheers,
John
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- Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:25 am
- Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: 6 stud rims on a brumby..
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3994
- Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:42 pm
- Forum: Trouble Shooting
- Topic: Brumby Oil pressure lamp stays on longer than it used to.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2006
Mate, I had an engine that did this and got progressively worse. Checked oil level, changed oil and filter but still carried on. Eventually the engine let go catastrophically - no 3 piston went through the crankcase. On inspection turns out the guy I had bought it from had put some crap in it when r...
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:50 am
- Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
- Topic: Long range/auxiliary tank for brumby
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5154
Just for info, I got a new tank made for my Brumby by a guy from a company called OEC international who build overland project vehicles and run challenge events. He counselled against using Aluminium for the structure material and built it from mild steel instead. This was for two reasons: aluminium...
- Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:58 pm
- Forum: Trouble Shooting
- Topic: 92 brumby not getting fuel up hill?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4703
Guys I had the same problem few years back and went through everything - new fuel pump, filters, even the fuel line through the cab. Turned out it was a simple fix on the filter. Most filters come with 8mm inlet/outlet which tapers down to 6mm so it can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. Subaru lin...
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: Brumby Radiator mounting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2230
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:54 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: Brumby Radiator mounting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2230
Hmmm that is a big bit of cooling aparatus. Was hoping to use the stock radiator or similar in size and mount it further back on the spare wheel area perhaps using the spare wheel bracket that goes between the 2 strut towers. There was a blue hatch I remember seeing on the net somewhere which I thin...
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:31 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: Brumby Radiator mounting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2230
Brumby Radiator mounting
Has anyone got any pictures or info on mounting a radiator above the engine in a Brumby please? I want to move the radiator from its traditional location to avoid water, stone and branch damage. The vehicle has a 3 inch lift so there is plenty of room. Intention is to fit a buck-shee impreza scoop t...
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:01 am
- Forum: Trouble Shooting
- Topic: Brumby headlights
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2490
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:53 am
- Forum: Trouble Shooting
- Topic: Brumby headlights
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2490
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:56 pm
- Forum: Trouble Shooting
- Topic: Brumby headlights
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2490
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:56 pm
- Forum: Trouble Shooting
- Topic: Brumby headlights
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2490
Brumby headlights
I have acquired a GL (?) cycolps eye centre fog light and grill to go on my brumby/brat/mv but I can't find the right headlight bezels and corresponding corner lights to fit. The standard 198 ones have the wrong shape where they butt up to the centre grill. I think I need early ('81-'82) shape bezel...
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:50 pm
- Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
- Topic: fender cutting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3507
Just done mine. I used clear plastic sheet and black marker pen to make a template so both sides came out the same when I cut. Then I made one cut from the bottom to about third of the way up the wheel arch but still keeping the cut metal joined at the top and then folded it behind the remaining arc...
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:35 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: Weber carburettor on EA81
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1577
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:50 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: Weber carburettor on EA81
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1577
Weber carburettor on EA81
I have a Weber 32/36 DGEV carburettor mounted on a late-model (1992 UK) EA81 in a Brat. It has electric choke. The original Hitachi carburettor had all manner of pipes and widgets on the manifold to iron out its performance, none of which I preusme I now need. Does anyone have a diagram or clear pic...
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:48 am
- Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
- Topic: flares
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3518
Those are 1986 Toyota Hi-lux flares from Bushwhacker. Can't remember why I know that but I did the research you are doing and I think there is something on the owner's website. I've been looking at Suzuki Jimny flares cos the arches are a similar shape to a brat and Jimny's are mega popular over her...
- Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:24 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: clutch cable
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3546
You can use it, but it requires a bit of work. You just have to take your pedal box out - 6 bolts, 3 circlips to remove pedals, 1 elctric plug for brake lights and take clutch pedal off before you remove the box. Takes 5 mins. Then just drill 2 holes and mount bolts through them to brace the pedal-e...
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:02 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: EA81 oil cooler
- Replies: 0
- Views: 784
EA81 oil cooler
Has anyone fitted an oil cooler to an EA81 - baja beetle style? Was thinking of doing it just to give the engine a hand when its struggling with the gloop of an english winter and having to rev hard for a long period. Was just interested in any solutions/pictures.
Cheers,
John
Cheers,
John
- Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:15 pm
- Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
- Topic: ea81 weber conversion advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6587
I'm doing this conversion at the moment too. Looks like all the additional tubing that goes into making the Hitachi working better can go. Have wired the automatic choke to one of the wires that went into the Hitachi. You can also blank off one of the fuel returns on the Weber. In terms of getting a...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:46 am
- Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
- Topic: Winch size for a Brumby
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1375
Winch size for a Brumby
Just wondering what capacity winch to fit to the front of my Brumby. I want something that has the guts to actually pull me out of the s*** when i get stuck but at the same time I don't want something so heavy that the whole front of the truck is going to suffer from the weight. Has anyone got any s...
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:56 pm
- Forum: Subie Boys
- Topic: L 5 speed to M.Y
- Replies: 48
- Views: 32471
Mate, I'm just in the process of doing this conversion myslef - I have th box in but haven't re-fitted the engine. Things I have found so far: 1. You will have to adapt the mounts from your old MY box in order to mount the L-series box. If you have alook you will see that lengtheneing the mounting h...