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How many Daihatsu Hijet (S80/S81) Owners?

Discussion in 'Daihatsu Hi jet' started by TexAcoon, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. jock doc

    jock doc New Member

    Thanks, if it ever stops raining I'll go out and check the seat belts
     
  2. R.E101

    R.E101 Member

    just checking intrest here i got my lift done but im thinking of going a diffrent route. I may part my truck not sure if theres an intrest here. I just rebuilt the carb installed new clutch,wires,coil,fuelfilter,airfilter did all fluid everything is tip top running perfect engine has 47k on it.if i do it my lift will be sole,tranny,motor,transfer etc
     
  3. brian48fan

    brian48fan New Member

    S80-lp

    I have a 1986 S80 LHD. I have 12X8 ITP with 24" Dunlop tires. 2.5" wheel spacers. 2wd with 3" lift and safari doors. Looking for radiator or is it cheaper to recore?
     
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  4. chapo_76

    chapo_76 New Member

    1986 daihatsu mini truck

    Does anyone here have a good used carb for sp80 minitruck? Going crazy looking for one.:frustration::frustration:
     
  5. Toyota_King387

    Toyota_King387 New Member

    Hijet

    I have a 1995 S80lp I bought is it is pretty rusty and it overheats after 20 mins of running.. so far i fixed the shifting problem took out the clip soI shift into hgh range and I will be making and installing a 3inch lift. if anybody has some extra parts I am looking for a good radiator and 4x4 5 speed out of an s81 or 83 and any other good body panels..........
     
  6. shaneshere

    shaneshere New Member

    1990 geo metro works need to make brackets and reduce Rad. in/outlet to 3/4" used copper and solder about 3 hours work 130.00 a little taller.
     
  7. D'Animal

    D'Animal Member

    I have a total of 4 US Spec HiJets

    a HiJet Jumbo 4x4
    a HiJet Jumbo 2x4
    two other Hijet regular cab long bed rigs.

    I think I have 2 too many.
     
  8. eric1979

    eric1979 New Member

    can u tell me where u got the timin belt and how to time it
     
  9. daveoneppo

    daveoneppo New Member

    Timing belt

    Got the belt from superminitrucks.com The guy there knows alot about the older models and was a big help...The timing mark is on top of the bell housing there is rubber plug you take out..Its easy to get to...And the other mark is on the gear..I would replace the waterpump also its got to come off to get to the belt..Hope this helps.... Dave in S. Carolina
     
  10. mallardtm

    mallardtm New Member

    I have a '92 S83 P.
    It has a 2-5/8" lift, new Monroe rear shocks, Afco, 275Lb. front springs, 25" tires, custom brush guard and rear bumper, camo interior.

    Next on the list:
    1. A definite need to lower the front differential to save my CV Joints (just don't know how, mainly how to lower the steering connection)
    2. New steering wheel, I want a smaller diameter to increase leg room (any suggestions on an adapter or cross reference)
    3. Bedline the whole truck than camo paint
     
  11. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    Fot the steering adapter I found I had to make my own as I could find no cross reference ..heres the old write up http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=5261
     
  12. gdelony

    gdelony Member

    I missed out on this thread, but for the record, I own a 1989 S80 US model left drive; safari version. Its only 2WD so I wont be trickigng it like some of the other awsome trucks in the forum. Speedo says 48,000+ now, it showed 23,000+ when I got it; I am sure it rolled over. As mentioned in an earlier post Leon @ Daihatsu Help was a huge help with tech & parts; I made some substantial repairs on it in 2003-4. She might be starting to get tired again. I really want a 4x4 Hijet; but no room and I cant imagine getting rid of this ole hijet.

    After all the "work" it does haul a@#$%.
     
  13. sherlock2002

    sherlock2002 New Member

    Great idea to have an area just for S80/S81 model Hijets.
    I have just bought mine, and find that the search function brings up too much model unrelated stuff.
    I say go for it!
     
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  14. makindue

    makindue New Member

    Hi R.E101. I have a friend that is a good vendor. He have supplied me with the plug wires that I needed. :D
     
  15. GARPAC1

    GARPAC1 New Member

    I currently have a 91 4x4 Hijet, dump with scissor bed, 23k miles, x-government vehicle, a 91 4x4 Jumbo I might be parting out, a chop top two wheel drive, and a unit that I have parted out already. I have a good long block -550cc eb block complete, other items might consider selling/trading
     
  16. mudriver

    mudriver New Member

    '94 Hijet jumbo s80lp owner needs mentoring & love.

    I have a '94 Hijet Jumbo, s80lp, 2wd, left-hand-drive, government issue, etc.. "Property Of" tag I found said the US Navy.

    This is my first minitruck, I'm having a good time working out the kinks. I had to replace the fuel tank & fuel line first, I've never really worked with LP before, so that was interesting. Then I identified & removed the speedometer cable fuel-cutoff device, as well as the e-clip in the transfer case. I took her for a spin in high range & started getting hot, no heat blowing through the dash, etc..

    SO I started hunting thermostats, & found that I need to remove the distributor. Although TRAX&HORNS tells me I can get it out of there without removing the distributor, I'll probably only screw with it for a few minutes, because I'm not on a time budget, & the more crap I take apart & put together, the more I understand.

    I'm going to try to use this vehicle for limited on-road use, & I'd like to have more speed available to me. Is there anyone out there with these gov't issue s80lp units that are moving down the road faster than about 40? & if so.... how'd you do it beyond the aforementioned clip & fuel cutoff? I do plan on looking for a little bigger wheels & tires, but nothing crazy large. I keep making jokes with my redneck buddies (read: giant-truck owners), about putting some 15" super-swampers on this baby.

    I'm glad to be on the forum, I'll probably ask a lot of dumb questions, but I'll sure appriciate the answers, and if you think they're TOO dumb, email me & I'll tell you all about how my daddy was good at mechanical things like this, but we never really got along & he never took me under his wing & taught me, so now I'm figuring out my way in the world all alone, etc., etc., bla bla bla.:D
     
  17. Wild Bill

    Wild Bill New Member

    mine is a '90 4x4 Hijet S81, dump with scissor platform, only 3k miles (hadn't been driven this century until I got it running), ex Dept of Interior vehicle, used by the National Fisheries.
     
  18. Hellabeefy

    Hellabeefy New Member

    Sup erry body, new to the hijet scene here, heres a little about my little that I've figured out on my own it's a 98 s81 4x4 single cab 547cc rhd. Paid $500usd from a Jerry Springer list of names. Didn't start when I got it. New plugs wires rotar and cap. Hmmm some one goofed something. Dug deeper points in diz was warped and broke as soon as I touched it. New points (77chevy luv matches) come in today so I'll swap it and see if thats gonna make this little chubby run. But yeah dig and found out they swapped the coil for a oilfilled coil with no resistor so we think that's what killed the points. But seriously the left sides headlight bezel is trashed. Id like to do a face lift. I see alot of the cabs are the same for our body and newer ones with 1 piece headlights. Are they interchangeable? Do the newer bumpers fit? It's not a work truck any more, I'm going for swagger points. Yes I did use the search button for any of you grummy turds who aren't willing to help haha. learned alot so far just from Window shopping all the threads here!
     
  19. woopee

    woopee New Member

    JDA000S800030#####
    S80LP-JTRK
    1991 or 1992 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo Cab
    547 cc EB series engine, 2 WD
    LHD (Left-hand drive)
    Manual 4 speed + reverse
    3-way folding bed
    High range enabled by me (it was the E-clip)
    Odometer and speedometer in miles
    10 inch wheels stock
    Tires 5.00-10 Load Range D Tubeless Bias-Ply (Deestone makes these and calls them "trailer tires")
    Originally owned by a university for maintenance personnel

    My opinion so far... don't get one of these in 2018 or later. The parts are drying up and finding out how to repair these is difficult. Mine was bought running and with no rust, and I still had a number of unknown things to buy to fix her up. The fluids are impossible to match in the US, the hard parts are almost gone (made in Japan and basically it's all NOS or used), and when you find a part, it's generally 3 to 5 times what a comparable old Chevy part would be.

    I will try to find time to update everyone on part numbers and sources. I have improvised some, and I am currently fighting to get larger wheels onto this to get it some offroad and gravel road traction. I like this truck, but this is harder to work on than an old US-made truck.
     
  20. Hellabeefy

    Hellabeefy New Member

    I feel your pain. I'm thinking of selling mine and finding another one that's running. I seen the local tractor dealer has the 2018 model. Might get one of those bc there US street legal with out crazy paper trail like the older models
     
  21. woopee

    woopee New Member

    You can get a 2018 minitruck? Wow, that's neat. I did some research a few weeks ago on the Daihatsu website, Japanese Domestic Market in Japanese. Man, those trucks are cheap. They start around $8900 and with options go up to only around $12,500. Of course, we have to import them under poor economic and trade issues, not to mention the middle-man and the shipper... But still, a new one would be a hoot. If someone could make one of these domestically (hint, Toyota) and sell them modified for UTV use... they'd be the best thing to beat a UTV or side-by-side where people demand a heated interior and high speeds!! They'd soon make a van/truck that could seat 5 and still have a little pickup bed like a UTV.
     
  22. Camominijet

    Camominijet New Member

    Hi gents !!! I am currently stationed in Okinawa Japan and got my hands on a 1988 Hijet S81p 4x4 (from the original owner !!!) I have tinkered with it a lot and can help out if you need info or anything , plan on bringing it back next year , it’s my daily driver here on the island . 65,000 km original miles and passes inspection with flying colors !!! I have a lot of pics but can’t upload on here for some reason . hit me up !!!
     
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  23. woopee

    woopee New Member

    Good deal! Hoorah if you're a Marine... LOL if you're a Seabee or something.

    Hey, I've got a stuck clutch now. Do you have any tips or expert advice or parts sources in Okinawa? Any gear heads at the base who mess with JDM vehicles? The guy over at Yokohama Motors is nice enough and they advertise here, but man, it would be nice to have another source if you know of any. I've bought a couple of things from them and had some success, but it's good to see someone who speaks English and has a Daihatsu Hijet!!
     
  24. Camominijet

    Camominijet New Member

    Yes I had the same problem a while back with a stick clutch cause the humidity here and it sat for about 2 weeks . If you remove your bed access panel and look at the top it the bell housing there is a black rubber square that pops out , spray a few squirts of oil in ther and pump the clutch and it should free up , it may slip a tad after you get it going but it will go away , hope this helps . As far as parts go o go through local shop on base but eBay has pretty close prices to what I pay .
     
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  25. John M

    John M New Member

    Greetings from Louisiana!
    S81P right hand drive Jumbo (1989?) here, sitting in my back yard now because it won't start. I changed the fuel and air filters, added Seafoam to the tank, sprayed starter fluid in the carb, check the spark to the plugs... it will crank but not start. I'm going to change the spark plugs again- did 2 years ago but it overheated last year, maybe damaged them? There is no visible belt but it started without one before. BTW, stupid question here, how many belts are supposed to be visible on the front? It does have an AC compressor.
    Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!
     
  26. woopee

    woopee New Member

    Good idea. Well, first, my rubber thingy was never there, and I had asked the previous owner why there was a gaping hole there... Anyway, that was months ago, and I had been driving it quite a bit. Maybe not for around 2 weeks or so leading up to the stuck clutch.

    Well, one day, it wouldn't disengage. I read about it on the Interwebs, and the solution was to jack up the rear wheels and start it with the foot pedal all the way down in 4th gear. I didn't feel like messing with the "jacking up" part, so I tried in with the wheels on the ground, and the clutch broke loose... I hope that was in a good way, as in not broken!

    So my clutch works fine again, and I'm glad the Interwebs came through. I need to remember to put tape back on the access hole, because I had looked in there during my troubleshooting. Maybe mine is more prone to rusting since I am just using thick Gorilla (duct) tape over the hole.
     
  27. woopee

    woopee New Member

    Mine has only one belt. It's just 3 things on it, so I guess yours would have 4. My belt just drives an alternator and the water pump. Don't run it long without either one of those.

    My recommendation is to check for spark using one of many tools for that, then open up the carb and look for fuel. You'll also have to fight the auto-choke possibly... not sure how because mine has been removed when someone put on an aftermarket carb that uses a ridiculous manual choke. I'm always messing with it. Mine will start it in summer without a choke, but forget it in late fall or winter... and I bought it in summer so I had to learn it the hard way.

    I think the way most of these are is that they start up in high-rpm choked airflow mode, then it will taper off as warm air hits the choke mechanism.

    If you are an old-timer and you've started old U.S. cars and trucks made before about 1984, then you should know how to start this vehicle. If not, you will need to brush up on the fundamentals and know how to set the throttle pedal to richen the fuel mixture and try to flood the engine if it won't start. Look for vacuum leaks and bad wires due to rodents.

    Get good fuel in it and good spark in it and then post your questions from there.
     

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  28. TJH

    TJH New Member

    not sure the year but I have a s81LP-JTRK, typeG industrial truck 43RO
    VIN JDA000S8100300482

    runs on propane

    After trial and error I've found that I have what I believe to be an S83 motor from doing the timing belt and water pump. not sure if it was built this way or if previous owner had swapped motor

    I have 8inch drum brakes in front and back, I'm in search of the discontinued replacement hub as I've found while checking the brake pads that passenger side drum is cracked, I'm also looking into doing a rotor conversion in the front from yokohama motors

    any help would be greatly appreciated

    as far as the seat belts the only thing that resembles a year is 1991 and its smaller then the other writing on the tag so Im not sure if this is the year
     
  29. Limestone

    Limestone Well-Known Member

    TJH,
    So my Vin # is JDA000S8100300216 Type G Ind. Truck 43RO
    So Being 266 Digits Earlier, Mine is a 1989 vintage, mfg.
    These are 7 th Series Hi Jets
    3 cylinder EB- Series Engine 550cc, (547cc)

    I don't think that's the Original Motor, although there is a slight chance it's possible!
    Information gets vague on these at that time, not that the info., gets better on other units!

    Not Sure where you can find a Hub at, for your unit, but I'm extremely interested in you keeping us all up to date on the,
    Rotor Conversion!!!

    I wouldn't get to wrapped up in the Seat belt info.
    as mine are Original, and are stamped 1988.

    Just a note: The previous posts are old as they start in 2010,
    and not many of those members are on this Forum any more!

    Another thought is if you don't get an answer here, go to,
    Live to Dai, A Forum dedicated to Daihatsu!
    Some very informative Folks over there!

    Limestone
     
    Last edited: Sep 22, 2021
  30. TJH

    TJH New Member

    I assume you have dual drum brakes, the previous owner stated he got some info off the axles that make it a 94 how he came to that conclusion is unknown

    thank you for the info yeah you’re right, pulling hair out over here trying to figure out what I got especially the trial and error on parts that come on wrong
     
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