74fj40
Hard Core 4+
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'74 build thread (car unnamed)
- Thread starter Rogue Leader
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Ok so when I went to order the parts I found out that Toyota discontinued the piston rings. I need rings so where should I go?
Its been a couple of weeks since I last updated this build thread. While my engine was out I decided to strip the engine bay and sand blast and repaint. The sandblasting is done and I need to go get paint, hopefully in a rattle can. On the engine everything went smoothly until we closely inspected the "cam followers"
and the cam. the followers were pitted badly and several of the cam lobes are flattened. Everything came to a screeching halt until I find suitable replacement parts. Ill take pics tomorrow of the progress.
and the cam. the followers were pitted badly and several of the cam lobes are flattened. Everything came to a screeching halt until I find suitable replacement parts. Ill take pics tomorrow of the progress.
It's finally done. it would have taken less time but I left the country for 40 days. I regret to say I took no pictures of the process, It was too much of a hassle at school because periods were so short. It is currently sitting awaiting the new resting place. I sandblasted everything from the rear door jambs up and the top and the final coat of paint is going on tonight. If i finish my transmission on Monday hopefully it will be drivable by next weekend and ready for the meeting. I'll take pictures of the final paint tomorrow. I have random pictures of the engine bay before I took anything out here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Sjones1029/LandCruiserEngineBayDissembly?feat=directlink
. I'll take pictures of the final paint tomorrow. I have random pictures of the engine bay before I took anything out here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Sjones1029/LandCruiserEngineBayDissembly?feat=directlink
Help UN FUEGO!!!!!!!!!
Engine is in, fluids topped off, everything is connected, WHY WONT IT START? I have a hunch it is timing but when we dropped the dist. in we aligned it with TDC on piston 1. i get some pistons to fire then all I get is a fire at my exhaust manifold. I have no clue how to adj. timing or have the tools. does anyone have a timing light/ time to spare to come help figure this out? Im south west side, Ken Caryl.
Thanks,
Sean Jones
Engine is in, fluids topped off, everything is connected, WHY WONT IT START? I have a hunch it is timing but when we dropped the dist. in we aligned it with TDC on piston 1. i get some pistons to fire then all I get is a fire at my exhaust manifold. I have no clue how to adj. timing or have the tools. does anyone have a timing light/ time to spare to come help figure this out? Im south west side, Ken Caryl.
Thanks,
Sean Jones
Sounds like the distrib is 180* off
Flipped the dist. and it just makes it flame sooner. It has to be the timingi just need a light that works
A long, long time ago...
Back again after nearly a 7 month hiatus from all things cruiser related and finally the parentals lit a fire under my ass to get stuff done. The only problem is that I'm up here in AK and the car is sitting in the garage back in CO. Dad says he'll help transport and do some minor work but there are two big projects that need to be done to get the cruiser where I want it to be. First off is the Transmission. Somewhere along in the rebuild i either jammed something together or forgot a part and it is stuck in first and the car wont move. Secondly is the rust problem from the drivers seats back. The easiest way I see fixing all the rust is to replace with a half tub from the doorjambs back. Id also like the new tub section linex'd to help with the wear and tear of bikes, camping euip, climbing stuff, and dead animals from time to time. Ok now the question, Where in town can do all of this, and what tub would be recommended?
Back again after nearly a 7 month hiatus from all things cruiser related and finally the parentals lit a fire under my ass to get stuff done. The only problem is that I'm up here in AK and the car is sitting in the garage back in CO. Dad says he'll help transport and do some minor work but there are two big projects that need to be done to get the cruiser where I want it to be. First off is the Transmission. Somewhere along in the rebuild i either jammed something together or forgot a part and it is stuck in first and the car wont move. Secondly is the rust problem from the drivers seats back. The easiest way I see fixing all the rust is to replace with a half tub from the doorjambs back. Id also like the new tub section linex'd to help with the wear and tear of bikes, camping euip, climbing stuff, and dead animals from time to time. Ok now the question, Where in town can do all of this, and what tub would be recommended?
Only guy that comes to mind for both jobs is Oleg.. they are good at body work, and he could likely fix that transmission too.
But if you're cutting the tub from the seats back that sure opens the door to possibility, like a extended cab, or go the other way and do a tray back or 45 long bed.. just how much cash are the folks wiling to drop at Irbis for you, anyway?
But if you're cutting the tub from the seats back that sure opens the door to possibility, like a extended cab, or go the other way and do a tray back or 45 long bed.. just how much cash are the folks wiling to drop at Irbis for you, anyway?
I've got 3 grand I can put towards it and the parents could add probably up to 1500. Just trying not to get too fancy as I need to save some money for the drive up here in June. Trying to make more of an overland vehicle so long range fuel tanks and a roof rack are going to be some definite add ons.
Air Randy
Hard Core 4+
If you get a new tub it usually replaces everything from the front edge of the door frame and floorboards backwards.
There is another outfit that could do the tub and for sure the mechanical work for you: Redline Cruisers in Calhan. They do very good work and are very reasonably priced. If you want, give Justin a call and explain what you need done. His number is 719-210-0101.
If it needed to be hauled out to Calhan I have a trailer and I would be glad to give your Dad a hand with that chore.
Heres a picture of my rig, Redline built the tube fenders, body armor and did a bunch of other work on it too. I recommend them.
There is another outfit that could do the tub and for sure the mechanical work for you: Redline Cruisers in Calhan. They do very good work and are very reasonably priced. If you want, give Justin a call and explain what you need done. His number is 719-210-0101.
If it needed to be hauled out to Calhan I have a trailer and I would be glad to give your Dad a hand with that chore.
Heres a picture of my rig, Redline built the tube fenders, body armor and did a bunch of other work on it too. I recommend them.
