Frank

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Frank

Post by Nosforatu » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:24 pm

Hi all new on here and new to Suzuki (well 4 wheeled) and new to 4x4. Recently purchased Frank as the girlfriend has named him (Frankenstein/Frankenzuki) a 87 sj410.
Bought from the bay been standing since 98. 85k on the clock quite a bit of history. A mate trailered it back from Weston. Put it in for a mot and it failed on excessively corroded brake lines , excessive corrosion within 30cm of a seat point anchor and a wobbly mirror. Out with the welder, on with some new lines and a strip and clean oc the mirror and it passex its mot.
Took it on its maiden journey to Exeter and back (80 mile round trip) on Friday no problems. 8-)
Today loaded kayaks then off to the beach. The. This evening took it off road up a green lane 2 wheel drive the first time , then again in 4 wheel drive ( much better) :guns: second pic is at the top where its all nice and level as opposed to steep, rutted, bumpy and fun.
Needs some improvements. Both times at about the same point it died. Just like it ran out of fuel ? Also it doesn't like to restart when hot.
Needs softer longer suspension
Needs lower gearing
Needs more torque/ power bigger engine. :doublethumbs:
Have been looking on Rocky road outfitters website usa. Some really cool stuff
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Re: Frank

Post by Boyes » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:39 pm

Welcome!

Looks rather tidy although anything is compared to mine :) I hope it wasn't from Weston in Southampton... A giant council estate by the sea!

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Re: Frank

Post by ferris » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:52 pm

:welcome: to the club. Looks like a tidy little SJ :thumbup:
86 SJ413 tin top, 1.6 8v, SU carb, YJ spring conversion, virtual lift, 33x12.5x15 KL71's, rocklobster, rear discs, power steering.

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Re: Frank

Post by turbo-tom » Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:11 pm

Welcome.
Tom :)

Ford Fiesta ST :D

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Re: Frank

Post by ROBBIE » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:13 pm

Hi :welcome: to :BS:
Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good

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Re: Frank

Post by littlesammy » Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:58 am

Oi oi ! Can't see a picture but im sure it looks great.!
87 Samurai with added spice !

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Re: Frank

Post by suzukisteve » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:04 am

welcome to the club dude! :doublethumbs:
pickle power!

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Re: Frank

Post by windsor » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:16 am

Howw do tidy truk stok carbs could be the reson to the furl issue
1994 sj 413 sierra
cheker plate door cards
cd players
asin free wheeling hubs
99% rust free
alloys
bukets
some leaks here and there

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Re: Frank

Post by Nosforatu » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:49 am

Hi all thanks for the welcome. Frank came from Weston supermare. Not weston Southampton. The bodywork is surprisingly straight though it does have its share of aftermarket ventilation holes. :lol:
I spent a good few hours reading through the how to's last night. Need to make a shopping list.
413 gearbox and transfer box (for rock lobster)
1.6 Vitara engine and ancillarys
May be samurai axles and SPOA them.
Su carb. I presume this is for better fueling and more power/torque.
Plus more stuff as I use Frank.

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Re: Frank

Post by Jordi » Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:22 am

:welcome: to SCUK
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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