Wolf
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Found the inspection instructions. Do I need that exact SST 09268-45012 part to do this check? @Runnin on E
New 60 series member - Fuel troubleshooting
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J1000
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I was the dude who stopped at Bear Creek Lake when you were broken down and handed you the RS card. Glad you found the forum! Have you checked the timing? That could be the cause of it feeling underpowered, advance it 1 or 2 degrees from stock for the higher elevation.
gr8fulabe
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Jason Carlisle just had a fuel tank dipped for his pig in June. Lots of options confirmed recently in this thread, if you have to also go that route.
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You are going to need a pressure gage, but not necessarily the toyota part number special tool. With older vehicles you have a couple of choices. One is to take your classic rugged 4X4 to someone who knows what they are doing and already has the tools (=$) and pay them for that experience and capital investment. Two is to get into the FSM and figure out how to maintain your classic yourself. I am going to guess you are at #2? So the only thing missing is the investment in the tools. And there are two options there also. One is to purchase the tool to complete the task or two, if you get lucky you can borrow them. There are a number of good quality fuel injection test pressure kits on line. You do also need to be able to ( as I like to say) make something out of nothing. Don't forget that the tools that you buy are for the life of the vehicle and not just for this one problem. Never sell your tools EVER. Below is just one example and will need this kit to test the other pressures too. Don't just go off of price, you get what you pay for. There is a third option to all of this, and that is to ask somebody from your favorite 4X4 forum to come to your place with THEIR tools and help you get to the bottom of your issue. Although THAT price could be two or three times more expensive in beverages and medium rare steaks depending on their size and how many "friends" they bring along.......doh!
Wolf
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Trying to do as much as I can myself within reason ha. Half the fun is learning how to work on the truck but my limited experience does mean I require some help and mentorship. Thanks for the tips. I think I have a buddy with a kit I think we will try out.
@J1000 thanks for tipping me off to the group. Glad I ran into you there. I have not checked the timing, I’ll add it to the list.
Rzeppa
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I originally joined Rising Sun in 1999 to learn how to wrench on my junk. Mission accomplished on that, but next thing you know they had me wheeling crazy stuff too. At my first Cruise Moab in 2000 I'm like: "you want me to go up THAT?????"
Wolf
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haha thats awesome and yep not sure I'll be ready for that sort of stuff for a while. Definitely want to do some trails though. My number one goal is to get out and camp in the truck with my son.I originally joined Rising Sun in 1999 to learn how to wrench on my junk. Mission accomplished on that, but next thing you know they had me wheeling crazy stuff too. At my first Cruise Moab in 2000 I'm like: "you want me to go up THAT?????"
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What has happened on this issue? Any update?
Wolf
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No new updates, may not work on the truck till late August. Will make sure to update here
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Update here on the 62. Mounted a new tensioner bracket, new tensioner pulley, and all new belts. Seems to be running much smoother now. I drove the truck up over cameron pass and rabbit ears pass from Fort Collins to Steamboat without issue. I'm hoping all the fuel work I did has fixed my initial problem. So far so good.
The AT Oil Temp light did come on when I was just about to the top of Cameron pass, had to stop for a bit and let it cool down. Is that a common occurrence on big climbs with these trucks? Was looking at doing the dedicated AT cooler to help with that as one of my next projects. I'd also like to do a brake flush here soon and still need to install the Cruiser Trash fusible link replacement kit. Having so much fun with this thing. Planning to get out for some camping next weekend.
The AT Oil Temp light did come on when I was just about to the top of Cameron pass, had to stop for a bit and let it cool down. Is that a common occurrence on big climbs with these trucks? Was looking at doing the dedicated AT cooler to help with that as one of my next projects. I'd also like to do a brake flush here soon and still need to install the Cruiser Trash fusible link replacement kit. Having so much fun with this thing. Planning to get out for some camping next weekend.
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The AT Oil Temp light did come on when I was just about to the top of Cameron pass, had to stop for a bit and let it cool down. Is that a common occurrence on big climbs with these trucks?
I would install a large ATF cooler (Hayden's largest or an 80 series cooler). My 62 trans ran fairly hot just bombing around town, and long hauls up mountain passes where the TC is unlocked are what really heats things up. From what I recall, the AT Overtemp light turns on a crazy high temperature (either 278F or 304F), so I would immediately change your ATF after this event. Also a good time to install a cooler. Lots of good info on Mud about this.
I would install a large ATF cooler (Hayden's largest or an 80 series cooler). My 62 trans ran fairly hot just bombing around town, and long hauls up mountain passes where the TC is unlocked are what really heats things up. From what I recall, the AT Overtemp light turns on a crazy high temperature (either 278F or 304F), so I would immediately change your ATF after this event. Also a good time to install a cooler. Lots of good info on Mud about this.
Wolf
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Curious if someone can help me here. I have what seems to be a vacuum leak coming from this part on the passenger side firewall below the dash. I cannot figure out what this part is. When at idle the hole you see here on rounded gold part is sucking air. Once I accelerate the sucking will stop.
Doesn't seem to affect the drivability, its just very loud and annoying. Thanks for any help.
Does the truck shift in and out of 4wd ok? If not that leak might be related to the 4wd solenoids... just guessing here based on the location.
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Yes it seems to. I was running 4wl quite a bit on a trail this past Saturday with no issue. I've noticed this vacuum noise for a couple months now.
wesintl
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That is just the distributor vent
Wolf
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Got it. So I likely have a vacuum leak that is causing the loud sucking noise?
Rzeppa
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No. 60 series distributors are vented. There are two hoses, one to the clean side of the air cleaner housing (which always has somewhat of a vacuum when the engine is running) and the air is sourced from inside the cabin under the glove box. There is supposed to be a filter on it like a plastic fuel filter. If the the hose doing the sucking is connected to manifold vacuum then it is hooked up wrong.
The purpose is to keep the inside of the distributor dry and free of condensation.
Wolf
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Thanks, the hose is correctly going to the distributor cap so assuming the missing filter may be the cause of the loud noise its making.
It seems unreasonably loud to me but maybe others can confirm that they do or do not hear this loud sucking/whistle regularly?
Rzeppa
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If memory serves the filter goes on the engine side of the firewall. Make sure you verify that the other hose is connected to the clean side of the air cleaner housing and not manifold vacuum.