ranger_t_f_u

My truck.had been sitting in my friends field for five years and due to deployments with the army and crazy weather and a myriad of other reasons i never had the chance to.drain the gas or properly store it. But after 3 weeks of hard work, busted knuckles and extreme cold. Today i drove it. Runs like a champ! Lots of knowledge taken from.y'all to make this happen! Thanks!

Ocell

So great to hear! Congrats on getting it running again. Sounds like a serious chunk of work.

ranger_t_f_u

It totally was. Got a little discouraged when i had to replace my fuel pump bracket all ny lines and pump. Wasn't expecting the price tags on those ! But all the junkyards in Utah hooked me up on those!

Roofmaster

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY Hoorah

ranger_t_f_u

All the way! Airborne!

BlackedOut90

Sweet!!!! That gives me hope. My '90 has been sitting for 5 years too. Im in the process getting it running again.

Freed the engine, dropped the tank, fixed the brakes, and new oil and filter. Hopefully ill hear it run in the next few days.

Any trip, tricks, or insight you would like to pass along???

cman1

iTrader: (1)

Never give up!!!

JohnnyCanuck

Must feel good!

ranger_t_f_u

Hells yes it feels great! The only thing i can say is keep goin! It felt so great to drive it to work.today. If your tank.is varnished up i used berryman chemdip and let it soak.for 3 days. Ate it right up

racersg

Nice. I love a good resurrection.

aa1911

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glad to hear ranger buddy! 5 years is a looooong time.

sua sponte

ranger_t_f_u

It really is! I just underestimated the amount of damage bad gas could do! It was a total resurrection! Thought she was dead for sure!

Rangers lead the way!

ranger_t_f_u

Pictures soon to come, gotta was 5 years of dirt and grime out of every nook and cranny before i show her off

BlackedOut90

Looks like the fuel had turned to varnish years ago. The tank and sender had a healthy coat of rust. There is a raditatior shop in town that boils/coats tanks for like $90. Ill probably go that route (assuming the tank inst too far gone)

I did get it running today with the help of my bothers fuel cell, and pump!!!

ranger_t_f_u

Congrats man! I.hope that place can fix your tank! Soon you'll be facing the set of issues that arise when she runs again

BlackedOut90

Yay me! Haha

This thread gives me hope though.

ranger_t_f_u

So, finally got my new plugs, wires, pcv valve, air filter and couple other little things put on. Went and got it inspected and emissioned today. SHE PASSED!!! I can't seem to find anyone who is as excited and as amazed at these trucks as i am today! I figured out of all places i could get some other people who are as amazed as me on this place. this truck sat for 5 years!!! Last registered in 07, getting.her registered tomorrow

ranger_t_f_u

So excited! Just in time for ice fishing and fur trappin and of course MOAB!!

Utah4Runner86

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I just resurrected my new-to-me '85 4Runner that had been sitting a looooooong time... besides the bad gas requiring a drain and clean, new filter, and injector cleaning, I also replaced a bad head and had to get the exhaust manifold machined to correct the exhaust leaks. I passed emissions by the skin of my teeth on Christmas Eve . I feel your excitement, believe me, it's nice to bring an old reliable truck back from near-death.

Lots of work left to do, but she's running and driving. Where in Utah are you? Do you drive trails? Always looking for more wheeling and wrenching buddies!

JohnnyCanuck

Sweet, gj man.