I never put the scoop on actually. No check engine light. I will hafta look up how to check tps, and timing reading.

 

then if no ck eng light, first thing id do is take the cap and rotor off inspect and clean with emery cloth, maybe change fuel filter, check your plugs but twist your wire boot before pulling off the plug so you dont destroy your wires. as far as tps adjustment if it ran fine when you bought it highly doubtful its outta adjustment so dont mess with it until youve researched working with it.

 

Good stuff. Go skerz.

 

Today I started the build for my camping platform.





I'll finish it by this weekend. I can't wait to go out and use it. I'm going to rig up some kind of window air conditioner somehow. Still working on that part....

 

I got a CEL yesterday. I just ran the codes and I got 4 of them.

12, 21, 24, 31.

Joy.

 

Worked on the truck for 5 hours today. It got up to 51 degrees thankfully! Nice day. So I finished the camping platform. I wanted to save as much head room as possible so I cut out the wheel well and it's flush so it saved a few inches.



I may still carpet it or paint it or something, and the compartment doors still need hinges.

Then I used the leftover rubber mat scraps to screw onto the tailgate. Turned out well I think.



And also put in a little hook to hang my heater from so it won't tip over and kill me in a fiery death. It's stainless steel and I used rubber washers to keep a water tight seal.



So all in all a great day! I'm taking it out to the lake to camp tomorrow night. I reckon I'll take some action shots for y'all.

 

Nice bed build! I'd like to build a removable one for my 4runner however I see stability going out the door that way. .

 

Thanks! Mine is in 3 pieces so it can be loaded and unloaded by one person. It's solid as heck too. Doesn't move around while driving because it fits so snug in there. You can do it!

 

Helped my sister move today.

 

That is some pretty plush camp beding I'd say the couch is overkill.

 

Camp in comfort! Haha, no it was drizzling and eventually a little snow so camping had to wait. Plus my sis needed the help. And having a truck basically signs you up.

 

Not alot of progress lately. Re-sealed the windshield it had a leak. Tested my AFM and it wasnt right so I ordered one. Hopefully that will solve my shuttering issue. And heres just a cool pic I took recently to keep u entertained.

 

keep up the good work!

 

Im currently in the process of replacing the fuel filter and HOLY BAWLS!!! This sux! So all I did was pull it up through and fastened it crudely with zip ties. That will hafta do for now. Im probably buying a new topper tonight and needed a running truck to get it.



So it turned out that I had a user error when I tested my MAF. I put the new one in anyways and just have a spare I guess. After the fuel filter replacement my truck still sputters/shakes under hard throttle. So on to the next part of the guessing game. Learning on the way tho!

-CBO

 

Upon cold start my exhaust will shoot out what seems to me as a lot of liquid. It doesnt smell too gas like so maybe its just the water trapped in the exhaust from the previous drive? What do you guys think? Below should be a video.

http://static.photobucket.com/player...psa270951c.mp4

 

Im diggin that camping setup you built in the Bed. I also live just across the river in CouncilTuckey.

 

Thnx man. I just bought a new topper too. I will post pics when I get it to fit right. U know any good wheelin spots close by?

 

Have you checked your fuel pressure?? Also does it have a catylytic converter? you could disconnect the exhaust and see if it changes your running condition. Another thing you could do is remove your emissions crap and eliminate alot of clutter in your engine compartment AND make it easier to install your fuel filter. Did you also get the arrow on the fuel filter flow correct?? Also check your timing. Best thing to start out with is the simple FREE things you can do to help yourself in fixin it.

 

Im not sure on any close wheeling spots. I know Kornhuskerwizard and KelvinB have some spots out their way by the river. But, I havent lived here long enough to find any decent spots. I need to though.

 

Alright! Finally got the right bulb installed to complete the red out in the cab. Ooooooo ahhhhh.





And the topper i bought didnt quite fit. Hung over the back too much. Some 2x4's to raise it enabling it to slide forward the bit it needed and its alot better. The wood will be painted black.



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