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Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
04-30-2018, 08:29 AM
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Views: 11,537
Posted By rowdy235

Replacing Smog Pump on 20r w/ GM 1 Wire Alternator?

I think I read about somebody doing just that on this site, but can't seem to find any information. Has anybody done this (or know of it being done) that can shed some light on it? My factory alt is...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-25-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

Replaced the battery cables with new 4 gauge...

Replaced the battery cables with new 4 gauge cables. The old ones were in pretty rough shape. The ground actually had three lugs on it. To the fender, frame, and block in that order. The new cable...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-19-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

Interesting, of all the things I never really...

Interesting, of all the things I never really took the ignition switch and related wiring into consideration. Upon reading some of the later models took 12 amps to trigger the starter solenoid....
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-18-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

Looks like the reason my negative cable is...

Looks like the reason my negative cable is different is because my engine has A/C and an Air pump, my buddies 20R has the cable attached to where my A/C compressor is mounted. However, I am a bit...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-17-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

Sorry guys got busy last weekend so didn't get a...

Sorry guys got busy last weekend so didn't get a chance to work on the truck but I did get a chance today.

First thing I did was to clean up all the connections and inspect the grounds. All...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-06-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

Good ideas guys. I'll check all the grounds this...

Good ideas guys. I'll check all the grounds this weekend, think I'm also going to clean up all the connectors on the distrubtor/ignitor/coil, hard to tell what a little corrosion could do in there.
...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-05-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

Haven't checked the EGR, its still hooked up but...

Haven't checked the EGR, its still hooked up but no idea if its working. I'll check that this weekend.
Volt gauge shows 14 or so volts while running, charging system seems fine. At times engine...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-04-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,598
Posted By rowdy235

Always possible brake fluid picked up...

Always possible brake fluid picked up contaminants/rust/dirt/etc. along the way. As far as what it could be, brake fluid is the only fluid around that area. Could be grease or penetrating oil from a...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-04-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,103
Posted By rowdy235

You're going to have a hard time unless you can...

You're going to have a hard time unless you can find a wrecking yard that stocks a lot of toyotas (the ones in my neck of the woods are usually stripped clean within 24 hours of arrival)

What's...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
02-04-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,520
Posted By rowdy235

1978 20r Issues

Hi all, experiencing a little issue with my 78 hoping y'all can help. Mostly stock 78 pickup, 20r engine, 90% desmogged (only smog left is charcoal canister and EGR system). Sorry as this will be a...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
01-27-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By rowdy235

Another project completed today- Gauges. ...

Another project completed today- Gauges.

After pricing out some of the common brand of gauges, I was shocked at the prices. $30-40 for each gauge. I found some decent looking chinese knock offs...
Forum: GPS & Communication
01-18-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By rowdy235

Good food for thought guys The maps on my...

Good food for thought guys

The maps on my unit are very simple (and also out of date obviously lol). There are really only highways on it, not a lot of good in the woods. Having 100k or 24k topo...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
01-18-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By rowdy235

Only in my dreams :D I was simply stating if...

Only in my dreams :D

I was simply stating if you had power steering and needed more room, could get a smaller steering wheel. But with manual steering, the big wheel helps :)
Forum: GPS & Communication
01-17-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By rowdy235

Worth it to upgrade aging GPS?

Hey all,

Hoping I can call on somebody with... well more experience than me lol

Right now I have a Garmin eTrex Legend. Its hard to believe but the unit is now well over 10 years old. When I...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
01-17-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By rowdy235

Thanks! I believe honda civic or acura...

Thanks!

I believe honda civic or acura integra seats from the early 90's are a good seat. They're almost a direct bolt in too IIRC.

You ain't kidding about the seat prices, in my neck of the...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
01-15-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By rowdy235

Alright and just one last update- finally got...

Alright and just one last update- finally got tired of the broken down ranger seat so got a couple of seats (for free) out of a 2000 honda accord. They weren't too bad to put in, and they are comfy....
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
01-15-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By rowdy235

Once it dried out a little I did another couple...

Once it dried out a little I did another couple projects- staining/sealing the flatbed and new brakes on the front. You can also see where the air tank sits a little better.
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
01-15-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By rowdy235

Been a while since I updated this thread but I...

Been a while since I updated this thread but I have been slowly working on the old flatbed.

I added a 10 gallon tank for the OBA. I thought it would fit under the bed opposite of the gas tank, but...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
06-07-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,077
Posted By rowdy235

Thanks Vitod. Unfortunately the 78 uses glass...

Thanks Vitod. Unfortunately the 78 uses glass fuses all in a line. Guess I'll have to do it the old fashioned way (pull each fuse one by one and see what turns off)
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
05-30-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,916
Posted By rowdy235

Best advise I can give you is to get a hold of...

Best advise I can give you is to get a hold of the wiring schematics for both the 82 and 84(ish) and compare. Since you've got an internal regulator now you probably will have to modify the truck...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
05-30-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,077
Posted By rowdy235

Fuse & Brake Question on my 78

Hey all, got a couple questions on my 78 Flatbed.

First off, does anybody have a similar truck and can take a picture of the fuse cover? Searched google but all I could find were covers for FJ's....
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
05-08-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,886
Posted By rowdy235

Whoops, just noticed you mention the rotor...

Whoops, just noticed you mention the rotor pointing at #1. Check for the t-chain and then I'd try cranking while turning distributor. If still no start there are other problems.
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
05-08-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,886
Posted By rowdy235

If t-chain is broke you have bigger problems than...

If t-chain is broke you have bigger problems than timing. Besides the obvious t-chain being broken the 22r is an interference engine so you may have bent valves.

Before you do anything get a...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
05-08-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 34,315
Posted By rowdy235

I believe that screw will raise the idle when the...

I believe that screw will raise the idle when the A/C is activated (if equipped) and is also used by the emissions on CA vehicles to open the throttle on deceleration. It should rest against a vacuum...
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
05-08-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,826
Posted By rowdy235

Your 78 has a Master Cylinder which is mounted on...

Your 78 has a Master Cylinder which is mounted on the firewall and the clutch pedal actuates, and a slave cylinder which is mounted to the passenger side bellhousing and actuates the clutch fork.
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