I like the idea of the overhead console, I been thinking of trying to find one or build one to put in my 4runner...I think it would be cool to have a CB mounted up there. Hope you get the wiring figured out without having to drop $500!

 

X2 on this. It would be very cool to have that console up above. It would be cool to have it display the Engine Temp rather than the outside temperature.

 

Been spraying the piss out ta the ex manifold bolts on the jimmy so when I taken out they don't break,the po that had this thing half a$$d it when they rep.acec the motor,missing a engine mount t bolt,and half the bell housing bolts are only in half way,I hope they're not cross threaded.

By the way the part number on the advance adapter bell housing for the 4cyl toy trans to the 4.3 or v8 is 712560,the advanced adapter guys are very helpful and courteous!! hopefully have the engine out this weekend,very busy ...wedding,garage sale,blah blah.

 

So POs half butt Chevys as well? I know they do. Sometimes it takes as much effort to do it right as screwing it up. I have seen some dandy fixes out there and just makes you scratch your head.

 

Any updates??

 

I've been busy around the house getting ready for winter.so.splitting wood,got a new garage door on,were looking at an acreage to buy,had to work overtime today cause a loaded grain truck fell through a bridge....but I'm still obligated to get this build rollin.also did some wheelin yesterday in the runner in a sandpit.super fun.also sighted in my 30 30 for deer season.let my boy shoot the .22 and my glock.he loved it.

 

Awesome buddy. Sounds like a great weekend.

 

^^^X2, Shootin guns & wheelin, don't get any better than that!!!

 

I heard that. Lots to do and winter's coming fast. Sounds like ur staying busy. I need to get my boy out and do some target shooting one of these days.

 

 

Got the 4.3 out of the jimmy finally,a little welding on the gussets for the factory motor mounts and I'll set it in its new home.still need the wiring,fuel lines and tank,also need a pilot bearing and throwout bearing before I can set up the clutch.

 

Get Timken pilot and throwout bearings. I used off-brand bearings once. Won't ever do that again...

 

Gettin close! Can't wait to see that 4.3 under the hood!

 

Great progress Chris!! Can't wait to see it in the yota

 

Thanks guys,I also use that advice on the bearings Joe.

 

Awesome. This things gonna be sweet when it's done

 

Bet that was a work out getting that grain truck out of the bridge. Things that happen out there is always amazing. We need a big deer kill around here. They are getting over populated and doing damage to crops and cars. The deer you guys have make ours look like rabbits. Your does are as big as our bucks. My wife likes the northern deer as they eat more corn. There is a big difference in taste on what they eat. We are having deer steak tonight for dinner. We make our own deer jerky and it doenst last long around here.

 

Niiice, I love me some deer jerky!

 

Gimme some jerky terry!

 

Yea,,no progress ... but took my kid ridin at the MX track,he did pretty good.sorry need to get going on the build!!