What have you done to your rig today?

[Inukshuk]

Hey Daniel did you ever get the code from the Outlaws trip figured out? was it indeed the speed sensor?

Yes. The mechanical pin that links the speed sensor electronics (the part that screws onto the to the part that stabs into the t-case) sheared when the sensor seized. I bought a used one from Bruce Minney (Thanks Bruce!) I just finished replacing the o-ring on that part that stabs into the t-case. Its a common leak source on 80's. I had not realized the "speed sensor" was not the whole assembly so I took the whole assembly from Bruce. His o-ring was typical old and crumbly. I'd already replaced mine a few years back so it was in decent shape and I put it on the part I have to get back to him. Its still pliable and only slightly flattened.

Now the interesting part is that I noticed his sensor was installed "rotated down" while mine was "rotated up". I noticed because when "rotated down" the sensor blocks the bolt that holds the retaining key. The sensor mechanicals spin in gear oil. The shaft that holds the plastic gear (which engages a worm drive in the t-case) has a screw-type groove machined into it assuring constant gear oil bath and there are no seals. The seal is at the sensor end. I wonder if I starved my sensor of oil by rotating it up years ago. Before I re-inserted the pin, I drizzled in gear oil

Today I also replaced the felt gasket for the "bug cup", installed new washable Toyota air filter (you can only wash one so many times), and a PCV valve, grommet, and hose.

 

[Cocarlisle]

Cleaning the absolute nastiness out of my 2f carb in my new to me 75
Thank god for rebuild kits
Everything was plugged
Primary and secondary jets
Most all vents
Main jet on the secondary side
Both diaphragms were toast
Plunger was toast

I can't believe it ran

 

[subzali]

Daniel, is the big cup aka the "tuna can" on the bottom of the air filter housing?

 

[White Stripe]

Been working on installing my aqualu tub. Trying to do a nice job. It's taking more time than I thought.

 

[Inukshuk]

Daniel, is the big cup aka the "tuna can" on the bottom of the air filter housing?

Yes


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[Rzeppa]

Been working on installing my aqualu tub. Trying to do a nice job. It's taking more time than I thought.

You sure that's not going to be done by Cruise Moab?

Looking good Mike, but I can see why you had to bail. Are you doing that at CTS or do you have your own lift?

 

[White Stripe]

You sure that's not going to be done by Cruise Moab?

Looking good Mike, but I can see why you had to bail. Are you doing that at CTS or do you have your own lift?

I was going to take it out their with everything done except paint until I got sick. Aqualu has not been real helpful with fit issues. Been a learning experience.

 

[Hulk]

Seats recovered in my 80. New leather from Land Cruiser Heaven.

 

[rover67]

Seats recovered in my 80. New leather from Land Cruiser Heaven.

Wow!! That looks sharp!! I bet it smells nice too!!

 

[rover67]

Been working on installing my aqualu tub. Trying to do a nice job. It's taking more time than I thought.

Looking good!!!! I'd love to see it in person sometime, I've always been interested in their tubs.

 

[White Stripe]

Seats recovered in my 80. New leather from Land Cruiser Heaven.

Looks really nice!

 

[Rezarf]

I nearly got my 100 series roof rack finished up. A few more beads to finish off the tacks of the hoop and I am off to paint.

 

[rover67]

whoaaaaaaaa thats awesome! Nice work Drew!

 

[rover67]

Fixed an exhaust leak on the 80 series. Thing broke down on me on Santa Fe. Blew the EFI fuse. Turned out the idle air control motor we're shorting out intermittently. Those things are not cheap. For the exhaust leak it turned out the air tube on a exhaust manifold was falling apart. So I took it apart and welded it back together. Some studs broke pulling it apart so I had to drill and tap new holes install new studs. Rear main seals leaking so I got to get ready to do that. Btw, i got these hid offroad lights on the front. Anyone know where to get a replacement lens???

nice work those are not the fun jobs but they feel good to get done!

 

[nakman]

Yeah Drew that looks sweet, man.

 

[Rezarf]

whoaaaaaaaa thats awesome! Nice work Drew!

Yeah Drew that looks sweet, man.

Thanks guys, I literally couldn't have done this without your generosity of your rack parts Tim, they are top notch and give the rack a very professional look. Still debating a floor, I really want a 2" grid of some sorts but I am too cheap to buy a sheet of the stuff at the steel yard prices, all my scrap yards are turning up short. But as it is, it is light. I am going to paint it, run it this summer and weld on permanent tabs where I want them for my solar panel, and solar shower. Tim, it has only taken me 3+ months!

I call it the RezaGobiviti Rack.

 

[subzali]

I worked on the 80 this week!

Added Airlift airbags to the rear, and added my Puma compressor mount and got it set up for quick removal of the Puma compressor so I can use it in my 40 as well.

And I just feel darn good about working on it. Makes me happy to drive it again. And I'm looking out the window at it while at work. I guess maintenance is a drag (seems like all the work I've put into it so far is maintenance - seat reupholstering, tune up, oil changes, brakes, exhaust, coolant flush, tranny flush, and the great wheel bearing/spindle debacle of 2016), but adding goodies makes it fun! Now I want to add more! Still more maintenance to do (rear axle rebuild, shocks, brake fluid flush and coolant flush), but breaking it up by doing mods really makes it easier to handle.

 

[Corbet]

Drew that rack looks really sweet.

I finally completed my suspension with a pair of front shocks. These installed so much easier than the rears.

 

[LARGEONE]

Finally got around to making an adjustable rear panhard bar. Now let's see if I can keep the jam nuts tight?!!! I did use red locktite on one side and kept one side adjustable. Hopefully this will help keep it from coming loose.

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[Rezarf]

Looking god Paul!