What's the perfect engine for Overlanding? / Land Cruiser heaven (E3)

CORRECTION 7:13 1HD FT engine. Paul shows us some of his exciting Land Cruiser builds, as we start to get under the skin of what it takes to build an overland truck properly - from start to finish. First up is Land Cruiser Troopy with a cleaver pop-up roof, followed by a handsome 80 Series Cruiser built for the ultimate expedition. Then we ask the question: What's the perfect diesel engine for overland travel?
On Episode 3 of Responsible Overlanding, presented by Paul Marsh and Gregory Simpson.

[@nuggets.6774]

Sounds like a very sensible, honest bloke. We need more like him.

[@Africasideways]

it would appear so

[@aeromech8563]

Mr Marsh you are a Legend! nice that you actually give a hoot about whats best for the customer and not your pocket or your favorite manufacturer 👍

[@Africasideways]

Indeed, only the best equipment for Paul.

[@jamesb8467]

Such great, logical reasoning for everything you do with these trucks. You always provide clear, detailed explanations and well spoken dialogue! Fantastic content as always my friend!

[@Africasideways]

Thanks 👍

[@tristonl]

Paul Marsh is a legend

[@Africasideways]

indeed

[@4x4touring47]

Great video Paul! Nice job explaining the walk around! Never seen you before besides Andrew on 4xoveland which I have always found you entertaining and informative. Good to see you have your own channel now and subscribed immediately! 👍👌😁 One thing I have in my drawer setup on my 90 Prado is a water pump fed by a footwell water tank thru to a hand gun in the back which works so so well. Any reason you don't fit water pumps to your systems?

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the kind words, I'll pass on your message to Paul. In terms of water pumps, Paul explained in an earlier episode that likes to keep it as simple and no-mechanical as possible - less to go wrong in the bush.

[@markwinter7511]

Thanks for all the ideas. Just BTW the engine concerned was not an HZ but a 1HD FT commonly known as the multivalve and was preceded by the 12 valve 1HD T and later replaced by the 1HD FTE with electronic systems.

[@Africasideways]

Hi Mark, Yes good point, the 1HZ did not have a turbo on the 105. I think Paul is referring to the 24 valve 1HD-FTE motor.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the correction Mark, Had a chat to Paul yesterday and confirmed it's the 1HD FT in the 105. Cheers.

[@deriusnorris4463]

Hi Boet I have a 105 AC motorhome conversion which had a 1HD FTE motor (the E was deleted and a mechanical pump/fuel distributer fitted) a real powerful Trokkie... Good fun.

[@OverlandTrax]

Nice video, thanks for sharing!

[@Africasideways]

Thx

[@MrMe-hr8lt]

Great video

[@Africasideways]

Thanks Mr Me

[@marcosarria2984]

I'd love to hear Paul's opinion on the Nissan TD42. I've been running a veg oil converted one for a decade with over a million km's

[@Africasideways]

Hi, Paul will be chatting about that engine in an upcoming episode. He used Patrols for Driven to Extremes show. Good to hear you got so many kms on veg oil, bravo.

[@marcosarria2984]

Great thank you. I probably got 100k on veg, but the engine has a total of over million, the odometer stopped many many moons ago hehe

[@Nick-sd7um]

@@marcosarria2984 TD42s cop a lot of criticism from the Toyota community as 'the kettle'. However, having owned a td42 gu for almost 4 years now and having read up on them a tonne I think it's arguably one of the best no nonsense turbo diesel engines getting around when combined with arguably if not the most reliable 4x4 driveline ever designed. If you keep a td42 within its limits, service it and keep on top of the cooling limits it'll easily for for over 700,000 km..

[@realbudgiesmugglertwohatsb2611]

I can vouch for the KEA convert troop l own a KEA Conquerer 2008 V8 turbo My dog and l have been on the road since covid started we live in it super capable with lockers upgraded suspension but not lifted as l don't do full hardcore tracks but have done a lot of off-road remote stuff..big water tanks and up to 240 litres of fuel storage it's been a mighty truck really comfortable and roomy

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the feedback, sounds like a great touring truck.

[@nnoddy8161]

Isuzu 4BD1T - absolutely bullet proof.

[@Africasideways]

Indeed, they make strong diesel engines.

[@nnoddy8161]

@@Africasideways Paul are there many in SA. In Oz the ADF put them in their Land Rover 'Perenties' which are a perfect combination.

[@Africasideways]

Not many in SA, loads in Aussie. Gregory.

[@paultrend]

Very nice and informative video, Paul. I am quite interested in the mentioned KIA roof top conversion you are showing on the troopy. Do you have more information on that roof top conversion or even a link to the manufacturer or distributor? Thank you.

[@Africasideways]

Hi, Paul said they are made in New Zealand, but don't see any contact details on the net. Not sure if still producing them.

[@boringusername792]

So is the 1hd-fte as bulletproof, reliable, easy to repair and ok with bad fuel like the 1hz?

[@Africasideways]

Yes, very strong, but more power with the turbo.

[@chamidulakruwan3567]

Hey. Im not clear what kind of gear box he propose. Please what is it ?

[@Africasideways]

He's taking about the engines more in this video, depends on what kind of gearbox you prefer. In the older land cruisers, the manual gearbox is more fuel efficient as it has 5 gears instead of 4 on the auto. But the auto can be nicer to drive on sand and difficult offroad.

[@janvos5524]

Great video, a question on engines, do you also perform engine swaps, e.g. 105 EFI with a turbo diesel? If so how big a job is it and is success guaranteed?

[@Africasideways]

Hi Jan. Yes, Paul does engine swaps, but not heard of changing from petrol to diesel thou. Can turn into a headache if not done properly. I'll ask him next time we chat.

[@janvos5524]

@@Africasideways Thanks.

[@markwinter7511]

Howzit Jan... as far as the 100 or 105 is concerned one can swap the hz for a turbo diesel but it would be advisable to put a gearbox from a petrol in there at the same time as the hz gearbox won't handle the extra power and it's all a straight swap without having to do too much dashboard electricals and fuel pickups etc. You can also change the petrol for a turbo diesel in which case you don't have to change the gearbox as well but it requires more labour to get the electrics and fuel lines right but it is commonly done. The hz diff ratios are also not ideal for the turbo diesel but this is optional.

[@janvos5524]

@@markwinter7511 Thanks Mark, do you have a ballpark figure for such a convertion - 105 4.5 EFI to a turbo diesel - and how long it takes?

[@markwinter7511]

@@janvos5524 Price and availability are both a problem. The HD T (12 valve) and HD FT (24 valve) are both fully mechanical(no electronics) and would be the ones to go for but are like rocking horse pooh in SA. That said they can be found and the job will probably not cost less than R120K all in. On the up side a 105 with a multivalve is a lovely truck.

[@binqatami]

Hello legends, Placing an order for a 78 series. Issue is dealer is supplying only 1GRFE Petrol or 1VH Diesel. Fuel price is no issue and most mechanics are much more familiar on the petrol engines. Would woud you guys recommend?

[@Africasideways]

Greetings, if fuel price is not an issue, I'd go for the petrol all day long. Paul does a lot of petrol cruisers.

[@royblackburn1163]

Love your work Paul , i think you should really check over the electrics looks like its been done by a cowboy no covers on positive terminals is a give away, fails the dropped spanner test could lose the car, if the basics are wrong what is the rest of it like ? its all about safety hope this is helpful.

[@Africasideways]

Hi Roy, thanks for your comment, Please bear in mind that vehicle is under construction and not the finished product yet. Paul said all electrics are sealed properly before the job is finished. Paul will be doing detailed videos on electrics with another videographer which will be worth looking out for. Cheers.

[@mr.santos5205]

Good day Mr. Marsh. In my country the 70 series only has two engine choices. The 1HZ I6 diesel and the 1VD V8 diesel. May I know which engine is the most reliable based from your experience? I am planning to get one. Thank you and stay safe.

[@Africasideways]

The Ihz is one of the most reliable engines in world, that's why paul uses it a lot for remote travel into Africa, where u can pick up dirty diesel. The v8 is fine for shorter expeditions.

[@mr.santos5205]

@@Africasideways thank you👍

[@Africasideways]

Pleasure.

[@bobbeebobbee6998]

1HZ

[@Africasideways]

OG

[@bobbeebobbee6998]

If u drink beer sometime I will be happy to have a cold one with u sometime next years Bob Canadian living in the best overland contry on SEA. (Burma is close) will be the next best one .Lovely Laos welcome you.

[@Africasideways]

Cool, are you asking me or Paul for a beer?

[@bobbeebobbee6998]

@@Africasideways both at the local Gogo bar lolol

[@Africasideways]

@@bobbeebobbee6998 Lol, Paul would love that/.

[@garydoeblin2980]

Om606 merc

[@Africasideways]

true

[@ForPropertyInvestors]

My 1HZ has 12 valves what has 24 valves?

[@Africasideways]

The petrol FZ engine was a 24-valve, 4.5 L (4,477 cc) DOHC straight-6 internal combustion engine.

[@ForPropertyInvestors]

@@Africasideways Do they run the 1HZ diesels and run the waste veg oil through them in Africa?

[@Africasideways]

@@ForPropertyInvestors They used to in Cape Town, but the price of the veg oil went up too much.

[@captbob1494]

1HZ. 100%

[@Africasideways]

100% perfect workhorse.

[@pllat0scave]

so... there is a good minute talk about engine.... click bate ok?

[@Africasideways]

Always

[@mrx1702]

I no why you hide everything

[@Africasideways]

You no everything or know everything?