[rhino85]

I have recently bought an lj50 to restore.
I'm stripping it down at the moment and I want to be gentle as to not create more work than necessary, as well as keeping it original.
Dash controls-
-pull knob switches with electrical connections ie. wipers, headllights...
- air controls (lever operated)
- ignition barrel
What is the correct removal procedure?
Any help or info on the matter or just lj50's?

Cheers
Ryan

[tanshi]

they have little grub screws in the knobs, i screw those anhd then the knobs screw off counter clockwise.

[rhino85]

Ha ha I just worked it out, but one had to be drilled out.
Do you know how to remove the speedo cable from the transfer case? As well as the shifter?

[tanshi]

the speedo cable has a screw in part into the transfer. Just use pliers or multigrips and loosen it.

the shifter has a round spring loaded cap around the stick which needs to be pussed down and rotated before it will pop up.

[rhino85]

Rotated! I didn't try that.
I could see the nut but wasn't sure.
Cheers
Is there a repair manual for LJ's?
All I have found is sales leaflets and owner manuals, and I'm not familiar with this engine set up and I'd love some info!

[tanshi]

you can get manuals for LJ50s on ebay some times.

there isnt an electronic version as far as i have found.

[rhino85]

That's a bummer, I'll have to keep an eye out.
Cheers tanshi

[sideways]

Ask at a library, they have pretty much every book imaginable in the system. I know there's an LJ50 manual in the W.A system. They wont let you take it home but you can copy/scan whatever whilst you are there.

[rhino85]

Good call!
Come to mention it I think I know a local second hand book shop that may have it.
I'll be checking the library this afternoon!