igotit

got the head off....the head gasket was dry rot!
im hoping that was my problem,will check the head out tomorrow.
one thing i dont like is the pistons are rock .50 over....i was hoping stock.
cylinders are glazed but still usable.
hg washed out between 1 & 2.
suprized it ran that good.
trying to keep my hopes up about having a good head....ill find out soon.

85gijunk4x4

good luck with it, let us know how the head checks out!

and that gasket was in bad shape

igotit

very bad shape indeed....but she still barked the tires on black top in first.
i cant wait to have her running right.

thanx for the luck!

im assuming this is the rock head gasket,im thinking going back oem with the head gasket.
the guy i bought the truck from owned it for 2 years,a body shop owner went through the engine/body before selling.
but im thinking of overhauling her in about 1 year....just get her running good for the time being!

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

that is stock

igotit

i thought i readsomewhere that some model 22r's had single chain,some double....ect.

igotit

the owner of this truck in 06 kept a log of every part changed,and price,every service ticket.
he owned a body shop and was restoring this yota...he then sold it.

its kinda of a shocker when i found a service reciept from 06 stating milage was 197'000.
so im sure the gage cluster was changed out for one with less miles,in an attemp to increase his sale.
so im certin im over 200 k miles.
no big deal,just wish it had the original odometer.

TORTIS

iTrader: (1)

July was a good month for deals on early 80's Toy trucks And 8274 winches

igotit

Very good mth indeed, if hunting season was open....i dont think we would find them cheaply.
And thanx for identifying my winch

SCFast

'83 on are single. Nice score

igotit

thanx for that info sc....welcome to the forum too.
thanx for dropping your first post here!
id like to learn as much as i can about the first gen yota's.
the 22r yota 4x4's are legendary....im proud to own 1....2 of them.there not running yet....but it feels great to say i own it!

SCFast

There is nothing finer than a first gen 22R (With my exception of subaru WRX's LOL). Good luck on getting them running i will stay tuned.

igotit

thanx sc....im trying to find out the maximium allowable warpage in ths for the first gen 22r's.
sofar my head seams to have no cracks,ive sanded the head surface,the pitting is minimium,i may opt for a 0.10 ths milling,getting a thicker head gasket so timming wont be affected by the drop.

SCFast

I believe it's 0.0059 in

igotit

went spend a little over 1 week offshore,while i was at work i ordered the rock complete head gasket set for $62 shipped.
got home tonight....its beautiful head gasket,looks better than the gasket that was installed.
i asked if the rock kit was good,no replies....guess ill find out!

tomorrow ill bring the head to a machine shop for a 10 ths decking,valve job,crack test....ect.

igotit

i lost a 87 yota 4 runner with removable top for $400....no tittle,reverse went out....solid body,everything worked but reverse.

missed the sale by 3 hours.

but i did find 3 early 80's solid axel yotas for $1500,no pic,no condition stated.

craigslist,in baton rouge la,search toyota 4x4.
im going to pass.

Rigor

I am interested in the brands of gaskets as well. Post an opinion of those Rock gaskets when you get done. This is a job that I may have to do in the future as well.

igotit

ill let ya know....going to the engine shop today to get the head looked at,possibly shaved.

igotit

heads at the machine shop,getting it re-worked.
turns out this is an aftermarket head,not sure which model or make....but the machine shop is certin its not toyota.
should be ready to install tomorrow,but i may not be home,have to go see about picking up the flat bed yota.

igotit

went do the dot paperwork today,the camo yota is plated and insured in my name,the flatbed is having issue's.
as iturns out....the tittle was bonded in 06 by the last registered owner in mississippi.
cant find much info on bonded tittles,and how to get the truck on my name and registered.
my dmv states the truck cant be registered in louisiana.

heres the only info i found sofar

Titles issued by the state indicate a car's legal status and record of ownership. However, you may purchase a vehicle that doesn't have a title. To prove ownership, you must apply for what most states refer to as a bonded title.
Significance

Bonded titles, or surety bonds, require assurance that the car you bought doesn't have a problematic background and serve to protect the issuing state from future hassles. If someone later comes along and claims they still own the car you want to title, the bond pays for the state's insurance deductible.

Features
Antiques and rebuilt vehicles, personal imports and even homegrown motor vehicles qualify for bonded status. If you simply walk into a dealership, or buy from an individual, you normally won't need this kind of title.

Considerations
Should you buy a car with no title or are given one, make sure you have proof of that, or at least contact info for the person who gave you the vehicle. The state then runs a check to verify the car isn't stolen or has any liens on it, so the VIN must be intact and traceable. Cars from out of state may require lengthier processing since the Department of Motor Vehicles needs to contact authorities elsewhere.

Cost
States assess the value of the car you're trying to title based on prevailing market prices. Then, the state requires you put down a deposit on top of other titling costs in relation to the car's value, often time and a half market price. But don't worry, the actual bond averages at about $100 for a passenger car.
Misconceptions
Bonded titles don't limit your ability to sell the car nor impact its record, as in the case of liens. The bonded status also has a time limit on it--usually 3 years. Most states do not sell bonds directly. You'll need to go to an insurance agent or currency exchange. Finally, bonded titles are not exclusive to any one state; almost every state can issue them.

Potential
Bonded titles work in your favor. Since you don't have a title at the start, previous ownership remains uncertain. Should someone sue you for ownership of the car and win, the bonding entity pays for any associated costs.

igotit

Havent installed the gaskets yet, but i did compare it to a felpro at my local autozone, the rock set is thicker, more flexible.... Just feels better in my opinion.
Its a complete head gasket set, some other sets require the exhaust and intake gaskets bought seperately.

Wuth the rock set i did have to buy the timing gasket set, which included the waterpump gasket and front seal.