Question about engine date

georgiayota · 10-21-2009, 11:10 PM

Okay on my 82 I ordered main bearings from napa and they asked when was the truck manufactured because they had two different kinds one to 3/82 ont since 3/82 being the date on my door jam has 7/82 they order the since set. When I got the set the bottom bearings were right but the tops were totally different. They didn't have the grove or hole that the others had and the notch on them would not fit. How can I tell when my engine was built, I have searched all over the internet but still no answer.

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83 · 10-22-2009, 06:28 AM

I'd ask your local machine shop. They did the ordering for my engine, so I never ran into any issues. Just ask them what they'd order for your truck, maybe they'll help you out. With aftermarket stuff (actually even with Toyota stuff), it can be hard to get the right parts for these old trucks..

georgiayota · 10-23-2009, 12:04 AM

I'm taking the block to get rebuilt next week and I was just wondering so they don't order stuff for an 82 and it be a different block. IDK what happend with the bearings, I have ordered practically every other engine part and it has worked fine...

turboboost · 10-23-2009, 12:09 AM

If the motor is original to the truck, you can check the manufacture date on the drivers side B pillar inside the door. I believe there should also be a casting code on the motor, but I can't remember where it is off the top of my head.

georgiayota · 10-23-2009, 09:14 AM

I found a code on the driver side of the block. I will have to check that out tomorow, thanks for the info turbo

10-22-2009, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	I'd ask your local machine shop. They did the ordering for my engine, so I never ran into any issues. Just ask them what they'd order for your truck, maybe they'll help you out. With aftermarket stuff (actually even with Toyota stuff), it can be hard to get the right parts for these old trucks.. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

10-23-2009, 12:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	I'm taking the block to get rebuilt next week and I was just wondering so they don't order stuff for an 82 and it be a different block. IDK what happend with the bearings, I have ordered practically every other engine part and it has worked fine... __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

10-23-2009, 12:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 385	If the motor is original to the truck, you can check the manufacture date on the drivers side B pillar inside the door. I believe there should also be a casting code on the motor, but I can't remember where it is off the top of my head. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

10-23-2009, 09:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	I found a code on the driver side of the block. I will have to check that out tomorow, thanks for the info turbo __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

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