For the love of a tractor engine: The life and times of the 18R-G

[The Witzl]

the 5MGE tensioner needs some mods to fit iirc.

So long as my brand new stock unit doesnt get snapped, im all good.
I think the issue with breaking them is that you have to use a massive spanner of socket to undo/install them or adjust the tensioner, which makes it far too easy to apply too much torque and snap them.
I know ive snapped off at least 2 units in the past thanks to this.


Speaking of tensioners... dont forget there is an easy fix for them if you have a leaking no.2 tensioner. See thread below.

http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/tec...ioner+leak+fix

[o_man_ra23]

$300 (even in Sheep coins) seems a tad steep, but my brand new stock on snapped for the very reason Witzy pointed out... big nut fucker = too easy to put too much torque on = snapped shaft. So I have brand new everything except the shaft (the bit you are making).

Would be interested still as the new one I got from Sleeka Spares (pretty sure it is a 5ME unit) looks gheyer than Bob Brown...

[S. Lowlux]

[QUOTE=o_man_ra23;1424896]$300 (even in Sheep coins) seems a tad steep,QUOTE]
You are talking lathe time here Owen + screw cutting. $300 is a favour so please don't insult the man
Owen.

[TTV8RA23]

Thank you. Its a fairly complicated fiddly little item with precision diameters in the ID for the hydraulic shuttle to run in and perfectly smooth finish in the top end for the O ring to slide in and seal so there are no leaks.
If you still think its steep i suggest you take your one into your local engineering shop and ask them do do a quote to make you one! I would be amazed if its any less than $400aud.
Cheers
Simon

[Zammo]

plus 300 sheep coins is only like 116.20 real $s X2
















watchout for super hiden secret text

[timbosaurus]

I think it's way too expensive Simon. You should do three of them for me for $20.


Including postage to Oz...




edit: in all seriousness, you're a gun on the lathe mate.

[TTV8RA23]

Haha we will see how we go!! Can anyone tell me whether 18rgeu factory injectors are high or low impedance?
Cheers

[Sagluren]

low i do believe

[o_man_ra23]

Low impedance, they run a resistor pack from factory.

[TTV8RA23]

So guys another few quick noddy questions. What are the two wires going into the Dizzy? Do i need these for my MS im assuming i do. If so what do i hook them up to?
Also im looking for info on the alternator wiring. Can anyone tell me what the three pins in the side of the 18RGEU altenator(internally regulated i assume) are for? And im assuming the big lug on the back is for charge wire to battery?
Cheers and sorry for the lame probably repeated questions!
Simon

[TTV8RA23]

Sorry guys.
Just found Witzls excellent guide to altenator wiring so no sweat with that just need Dizi info.
Cheers
Simon

[Sagluren]

i think they are external regulated,

[TTV8RA23]

18r ones are for sure and probably 18rg ones too. Are 18rgeu ones?

[RA35GT]

My 18RGEU came with an internally regulated alternator...

The two wires going into the dizzy (presuming the electronic one) is for the reluctor. Depending on how you're hooking your MS up, you may or may not need them.

[TTV8RA23]

Cheers im running full ECU ignition control Dizzi is locked etc and running after market coil with built in ignitors etc. What does the reluctor do?