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Amy, I have a tank I recently removed from an '84 Huntsman. I would think it is the stock Toyota tank. It looks OK. The RV had only 70K on it, but got torched on Halloween. The drive train and associated parts are all available if anyone is interested. I took the rear 1 ton axle assembly off and installed it under my '81 Mini Cruiser.- Jeff
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I just had a new tank built in Fort Wayne, IN. They could get an original but the price from CA was $1200 plus shipping and handling. So they had one built at a radiator shop nearby. Cost about $800. The suggestions for getting one at a junkyard are good, just be sure it's not rusted badly. The advantage of having one built is that you can install a larger capacity tank, depending on the dimensions of your gas tank void.
John H
SW Ohio
'86 Sunrader, 21'; 22RE, auto 58K miles
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My '81 Mini Cruiser Diesel crawls up Catskill inclines at 18mph, barely maintaining 2nd gear, but that's not relevant, maybe amusing to most.
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Thanks, Steve. Other folks have mentioned propane injection as a power booster. I ran an online add for a 1984 2LT turbo diesel motor and got quite a few hits. Wondering if sellers would separate the components? Prices haven't been mentioned. Need some warmer weather to work.
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Jeff--Two more I missed.
Toy Works 4WD Technology
Orangeville Ontario
519-938-9844
Toyworks
Newfoundland
709-895-6123
Steve.
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Find a 1984/5 2LT in a salvage yard. Purchase the intake and exhaust manifolds, the turbo charger and the progressive injector pump.
The old 2L diesel is mechanical fuel injection so these are the only parts that are different from the 2L and 2LT.
Look in Canada as there were a lot of them imported up there.
Change your rear end gearing to 4.56:1 and you will get up to highway speed (60-65)
Thanks, Turbo Mike. That's the first encouraging info I've received. Is there any good way to discover where such a motor might exist? A Canadian junkyard network, maybe?-Jeff
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OK if its faster in 4th than 5th, next step is to change the rear axle ratio. What ratio was in the "stock" rear vs the new 6 bolt??
There is not much you can do to make it more streamline, adding hp to a diesel is real money. The quickest thing you can do is make the best of the HP you have. You need to do the math and see what RPM the engine is turning at what speed. Re-gear the rear-end so that the engine is making max HP at your desired cruise speed (say 60 mph) in 5th gear. Maybe even use 4th as your cruise gear and use 5th for down hill and tail winds.
Just as an aside a lot of the bigger diesels use a shot of propane to increase HP going up hills. Know anybody with a propane tank
Thanks for the advice. I know the rear end gearing can make a difference. The half ton was stock for 1981. The one ton was likely what Toyota used in the recall for a large RV with an automatic. A drag racing friend advised pulling the rear end plates and countng cogs. I couldn't tell any difference in the two.
I've got a new air filter coming tomorrow. There is a pertinent web site called Toyota Truck Diesel FAQ and Guide, and another called Toyota Diesel Madness that discuss turbocharging.
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Dump a load of diesel injector cleaner in the fuel tank, make triple sure your air cleaner is clean. Diesels LOVE lots of air, so any little thing can have a negative impact. Also a 2.25" or so exhaust is important. Will it go faster in 4th than 5th????
I did put some injector cleaner in it. The monster air cleaner looks OK. Tag says replace every 70K and the truck has 72 K on it. Worth a try. 5th gear is useless unless going downhill. Goes maybe 50MPH on the flats with no head wind.
Thanks. It's now become a challenge.
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Strassy I'M THINKING OF PUTTING A DIESEL IN A 4X4 FRAME AND PUTTING A TOYOTA M.H. ON THAT.IS YOUR DIESEL WORTH THE EFFORT OR ARE YOU BETTER OFF WITH A GAS ENGINE?I WOULD THINK A TURBO MAKES ANYTHING BETTER.
STEVE.
The new axle is installed. New lower shock mounts and upper airbag brackets were welded in, and the exhaust rerouted.Should have a nice stable, safe platform to zoom down the road at 45 MPH.
No doubt a gas motor would be better, and I have a 22RE motor with only 70K on it. The diesel is rare and different, and I still like the idea of a turbo. I need someone with experience to tell me exactly how to go about it.
If you are going diesel motorhome I hope you use one with more than the 62 HP I've got.
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thank you so much for that info. that is exactly what i needed to hear and perfectly explained. great. i will check it out. another test for you amigo. thank you so much again for your previous well thought out advice.
1. what do you know about checking reefers that are not working? my fridge does not work when my coach is plugged in. I have no idea why, or how to begin checking. I feel like I should probably just take the coach in somewhere for this??? when i switch the fridge to gas power and light it, the orange glowing square indicates that the fridge is running and lit off of the propane... just as it should be. but still not coldness at all, and no freezer. any idea how to deal with this?
2. hot water heater? i have never been able to get any hot water, and dont even know if my coach has one... 84 huntsman... i have no manuals. anyway, where would one check to see if there is a hot water heater? any idea how to test? my furnace works great for hot air, and that seems like what they would use for the hot water heater??? let me know what you think.
3. i have an 84 huntsman in ok cosmetic condition and what I feel is good mechanical condition. 90k on a 22r. 4 spd bulletproof tight trani and tight clutch. I am trying to take a 60+ day vacation down the coast into mexico. if you were getting ready for a trip like that (4000 round trip miles... some hard and rough ones), what types of changes or checks would you do pre trip? changing tires and shocks.. any help would be so appreciated. you can e mail me directly if you like at ecosoundroofcare@yahoo.com
thanks again.
cristian
Cristian, I have an '84 Huntsman in the driveway. It's all charred inside, but I might be able to tell where the water heater is. It's under a rear bench next to the battery box in my Mini Cruiser.
If you get far enough south, check out Zihautenejo. There is a gravel lot just off the road parallel to the harbor where you could park your RV. I've been down there in each of the last 5 years.
Reefers that are not working need to be relit.
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The new axle is at this moment being installed. Some of the fabrication necessary are the making of and welding on to the frame a bracket to attach the airbag suspension; the welding of two new lower shock supports to the differential; the rerouting of the exhaust around the rubber airbag; and the likely slight shortening of the drive shaft.Unknown are the effect the stiffer leaf springs will have on the attitude the vehicle takes and the way the likely different gearing in the rear end makes the RV drive. I suspect with the close ratio 5 speed and the anemic diesel motor I won't be able to tell much difference, but we'll see. I'm still looking for guidance in the possible installation of a turbo charger to make this thing go over 45 mph.
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I drove the Mini Cruiser again yesterday and was astonished at the lack of power. Restless in bed I thought I thought about getting one of those big red triangles the Amish use on their buggies to keep from getting hit from behind. I could get a ticket on the Interstate on the way to the Races at Watkin's Glen.
What is the practicality of installing a turbo on the old diesel? In any case, I just bid on a pair of Garrett T3/T4 turbochargers. Any ideas?
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Strassy, Rich Carl here.
I restore and sell Sunraders. I just posted for sale a low mileage 6 lug, one ton, full floating rear axle with 4 wheels and lug nuts. It came off a crashed 1990 Toyota RV with 21k miles. I can deliver everything to you for a modest fee before Christmas 2008. Contact me directly at Richard.Carl@yahoo.com or call me at 517-410-3217 8am-9pm.
My ad is http://www.toyotamotorhome.org/classifieds...ng.php?view=483
Cheers, Rich
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Thanks, Rich. I spent all day yesterday under a burned out 1984 Huntsman and am 4 leaf spring bolts from having the floating 1 ton out. I am a little concerned that the suspension pieces are quite different and significant fabrication and welding will be required. The Mini Cruiser has coil-over shocks and leaf springs. The Huntsman has shocks, airbags and leaf springs. I'd like to put the whole Huntsman system under the Cruiser.
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Was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find a new tank for a 85 Dolphin, it's not the original one in there right now but whatever will work.
Thanks,
Amy
Hi, Amy. I just pulled yesterday, the fuel tank out of a 1984 Huntsman. It's in pretty good shape and half full of gas.-Jeff
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Hi
Was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find a new tank for a 85 Dolphin, it's not the original one in there right now but whatever will work.
Thanks,
Amy
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Does it have entry steps?
Yes it has entry step.
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I am located in upstate New York between Binghampton and Oneonta. Unadilla. I think there is a pullout step. I know my Mini Cruiser has one. The Huntsman is being delivered tomorrow.
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And where are you located Strassy ?
Thx
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I just bought a burned out 1985 Huntsman, mainly for the 6 bolt axle. The cab and coach are pretty melted. This RV had 69,000 miles on it and the 22E motor, automatic trans, and underpinnings are nice. If anyone has an interest in something, let me know.
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http://www.toyotamotorhome.org/forums/inde...ic=1132&hl= titled 18' Axles *DO* Fail..... has some good info that helped me in my swap. If you get a pre '89 axle, springs, wheels and driveshaft the springs fit into your original spring mounts. Getting the driveshaft will give you the correct flange where you mate up to the axle. You can drill out your existing flange, but I chose to do it with the correct flange. www.car-part.com is a good place to start looking for axles.
Do you have more details on the diesel in your RV? Was this a factory install? I wasn't aware of any factory diesels! Very curious to learn the fuel mileage and how the performance is.
Thanks for the info.Yes, it is factory. A friend was blogging and was told it was one of five made. I don't know if that means Mini Cruisers or all models. Someone in this Forum, maybe Diesel Mike, said he'd gotten 21 MPG.
I believe it to be a 2 liter pumping out 62 horsepower. I put it on the road today, but won't pick it up until the weekend. Motor Vehicle punched in the VIN and was told it was an '81 Toyota. The title said
82 MI/CR. NY had purged it from the system, since it hadn't been registered in 15 years.
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My VW weights 3400 pounds! That must be the rolling chassis weight. Look in the axle facts section I think in your case it's best to ditch the duel wheel set and go with a single if it's a 5 bolt. Of course the best thing would be a full floating 6 bolt axle.
I agree about the 3400 lbs. The good thing is that I'm going to save some $ when I register it about an hour from now.
Let me see if I understand the axle options. Short of replacing the whole axle, a compromise option would be to switch to a single larger wheel. Doesn't that decrease the track and increase body roll?
If I go to a full floating 6 bolt, which I'd like to, is there a specific axle that is most easily modified to work?
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Hello,
Is the 3400 points the total weight, or the weight of the rear axle?
Is the rear axle a duelly, or a single tire?
Also, where abouts are you located?
Dennis...
Hi, Dennis. 3400 is the weight listed on the title and registration. The unladen eight. It's the duelly that is recommended to replace. It wasn't part of the recall because it is a 17 footer. I'm in Unadilla, NY.
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Hi Toyotamotorhomes. I bought a Mini Cruiser Diesel on Friday, so I am a very new member. I gather that just because it is 17 feet and 3400 pounds doesn't mean I don't have to worry about the axle snapping. So, I guess my first question is what safe axle will most easily be adapted to replace it?-Thanks, Jeff
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If I were to guess, I'd say you have had failure in a metal subframe. You need to discover the break, square it up, and weld in new support. Likely the other side needs doing as well. Look carefully for other weak spots and good luck. The support for the cab over on my '82 Mini Cruiser rusted and collapsed causing both front side windows to break. Was not too hard to fix.-Jeff