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  3. First Gen Pickup

    1968-72 First Gen · wildweaselmi · 08/13/2019 03:30 AM

    The first generation of Toyota trucks
    The Hilux started production in March 1968 as the RN10 in short-wheelbase form with a 1.5 L inline-four engine, generating a maximum power output of 77 PS (57 kW; 76 hp) in Japanese market specification. In Japan, it was available at the Toyota Japan dealership retail chains called Toyota Store and Toyopet Store. The modification to the engine was enough for a claimed top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The 1.5-litre engine was upgraded to a 1.6 L inline-four in February 1971.
    In April 1969, a long-wheelbase version was added to the range. The short-wheelbase version also continued in production for many more years. The long-wheelbase version was not sold in the North American market until 1972, allowing the Datsun Truck to maintain a strong market presence. The Hilux was offered as a replacement to the Toyota Crown, Toyota Corona, and Toyota Corona Mark II based pickup trucks in Japan, as the Crown, Corona, and Corona Mark II were repositioned as passenger sedans.
    In spite of the name "Hilux", it was a luxury vehicle only when compared to the Stout. The Hilux was engineered and assembled by Hino Motors to replace the earlier vehicle that the Hilux was derived from, called the Briska in the niche beneath the larger and older Stout – it replaced the Stout fully in some markets. For the North American market, the only body style was a regular cab short bed and all were rear-wheel drive. It used a typical truck setup of A-arms and coil springs in front and a live axle with leaf springs in back. A four-speed manual transmission was standard.
    Engines
    Global markets:
    1968–1971: 1.5 L (1,490 cc) 2R I4 1971–1972: 1.6 L (1,587 cc) 12R I4 North American markets:
    1969: 1.9 L (1,897 cc) 3R I4, 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS) 1970–1972: 1.9 L (1,858 cc) 8R SOHC I4, 97 hp (72 kW; 98 PS) 1972: 2.0 L (1,968 cc) 18R SOHC I4, 108 hp (81 kW; 109 PS)  
     

  4. 7-Way RV Trailer Plug Guide

    Electrical · wildweaselmi · 05/11/2018 07:37 PM

    It's the dreaded 7-Way RV plug that we all have come to know and love. Most new vehicles equipped with a tow package have connectors. Trailers with electric brakes need them too. The 7-Way Trailer Plug is a round 2" diameter connector that allows an additional pin for an auxiliary 12-volt power or backup lights. It is usually used for towing a heavy-duty landscaping trailer, car trailer, boat trailer, horse trailer, travel trailer, construction trailer, and larger trailers
    When referencing the 7-Way RV Plug diagram, make sure you are looking at the plug the way the diagram is showing you. Having the wires backwards will cause problems. Keep in mind that it isn’t always as simple as matching the colors like you might be inclined to do. Match the functions, not the colors. Make sure your ground wire, which is typically white, is securely attached to the frame on both the truck and trailer side. The ground wire should be large enough to handle the entire load, do not depend on grounding through the ball.
    Grease your trailer plug. A thin coat of grease will help prevent copper oxide from building up. That is the green stu that forms when oxygen from the air or water come in contact with copper. You may thing the rubber caps protect the plug but they tend to hold the water in.
    If your brake lights work, or your marker lights work, but nothing works when you turn on both at the same time, your trailer is not grounded to the truck. So, if you step on the brakes and all the trailer lights go out, then you need to ground your trailer to your truck with the ground wire.
     

  8. Gear Crushers Motorcycle Community

    Bike Club · wildweaselmi · 03/04/2005 04:22 PM

    Are you one of guys or girls that want to travel the world on a motorcycle or hit the trails on your dirt bike.  We feel ya and that's why we have some clubs and blogs focused just on Bikes.
     
    Check out the Blogs that focus on Motorcycles by clicking here
     
    People have created some bike clubs that you may want to join or create your own club.  All of the clubs focused on bikes can be found here

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