Well called the dmv today. Options are.

Turn the tag in and pay for a temp Tag to get the truck inspected then to get a new tag.

Don't turn tag in, pay fine and interest and keep the current tag.

Or hoof it and get this thing done within the grace period of 4/16.

I'm shooting for option 3, but option 1 is the next best one

 

Just doing some catching up on your thread. I really like the idea of your creeper. It is something I have been needing for a while but it is further down the list until I can get one, too many other things I have to take care of. Thanks for the idea. I have a few sets of casters laying around and some wood that I could make one. I have to go to town here in a few and am looking forward to catching up with what you have going on.

 

I haven't gotten anything done. Had a severe cough for 2 months and just haven't had the energy.

Some advice on the creeper. Use a thicker piece of wood. I only weigh 135lbs and that thing i made bows badly.

Walmart had a creeper for 30 bucks that converts into a sitting stool. I thought that was cool.

 

Just got caught up on your thread. With the new job it will be more money and no time or usually time with not enough money to get things done. Getting all the things ready for assembly takes more time then you would think for rebuilding. Looks like you about have your parts ready.

 

Yeah assembly is always longer.

From where did this bolt go and being meticulous about it etc.

I did accept that new job, it will be more money less time, especially since I'll be doing side work on appliances for extra cash in hand.

As far as the truck goes, i went by the machine shop and they had most everything done. I decided to have them deck the block as the gasket had left pitting under it. They also checked my new cheap timing cover for warping and it is perfect.

Now im just waiting for them to finish machining and assembling the bottom end.

I hope to finish my battery carrier and paint the engine bay and fender well this weekend to have it ready for the motor.

Also need to do something about my injector pig tails that broke. I was thinking i should just buy new flame throwers that come with pigtails rather than buy pigtails then sending injectors for refurbishing. Cost should be about the same.

 

When working on your truck gets overwhelming tear out your kitchen floor.

It's only more tiring, boring and scraping glue is definitely more fun. Haha

 

Well still no word from the machine shop. I'm going to call them tomorrow to see what is going on.

Started my new job. Hours are 10am to 8pm so not much energy or time to work during the week.

I did finish cleaning most of the parts and finished my floor.




Ready to get back to the truck

 

floor looks nice. what you cookin on the stove

 

That floor does look really great! I bet it feels like a whole new room.

What did you decide to do about the registration on the 4Runner?

 

I will have to turn the tag in. I could keep it but then i would have to pay a late fee plus interest on the taxes.

And that pot on the stove is just where we store the clean pot.

 

Short block is ready. Head will be ready tomorrow.

I'll get my engine on Monday and start reassembly.

Exciting!

 

I need a new kitchen floor and that one looks good. Is it wood, laminate or vinyl?

 

Vinyl plank.

Couldn't do laminate or wood since I'm on a slab and no vapor barrier. I definitely would have done with wood if i could have. Vinyl plank is water proof though

 

I love that stuff. That will hold up much better than laminate and is more comfortable on the feet.

 

Picked up my motor today. I have a tech question.

The machinist advised i get a felpro shim kit to make up for the .020 that was removed from the head and block. That's .010 on each which in total makes .020.

i know that .020 will not be enough to cause a major piston hello head issue. I also know it will retard my cam timing slightly.

But i also know the increased compression could make for slighly more power.

Should i just leave it as is?

Do i need to compensate for the mechanical timing?

Would it require a higher octane fuel to prevent detonation?

I'll post pics of the motor tomorrow when i get it out of my mini van.

 

Better late than never, been busy with the new job working a 10 to 8 schedule. Then i had a bad septic issue at the new house. But here are the pictures as promised










Picked this up today. I plan to start painting the engine block and valve cover. Then I'll paint the engine bay where i did the body work.

Resemble the engine and install.

I'll do the main body work after it is drivable.

 

And the block is painted!

I also purchased some fiber reinforced filler that I'm sure I'll need.

 

Looking good.
i was in your town yesterday picking up a tailgate/back glass, seen 3 runners before i got outta there

 

Omg. I left my old timing cover at the machine shop because i didn't need it.
I did need the alignment dowels that were in it. I hope he didn't toss the cover.

I also realized that i didn't paint all the areas of the block once i turned it over.

I will be sure to hit those areas when i do the oil pan.

I finished the battery holder last night. Added a spot for the battery hook to go and welded some nuts and studs in place so now it is removable for any possible future repairs.

 

There are a few runners around here. One guy has a nice 86 with shiny paint and perfect straight bumpers.