Recent content by Kb9lov

Out with the old! Two broken rods, 1 bent that I can see. Deck plate mod success story!

Thought I would share a few things that make it easier for me. These pliers will save you some coolant, they have worked pretty well for me. I've gotten used to wearing mechanics gloves over the last few years. Helps me work faster because I'm not afraid of getting cut up. Also you can...

Got a little bit accomplished between playing in the snow, football, and working on airplanes today. https://vimeo.com/151343903 https://vimeo.com/151344807 Got the wiring harness loose and the intake plenum off. Should be ready to pull tomorrow :)

That game was a complete debacle! I didn't care for the Steelers winning, but at least the Bengals lost! Lol. I didn't get a chance to put the heater valve on yet, it's on the short list. The shop is nice to work in, it's just a big T-hangar but it's insulated. Great for days like this...

Got everything prepped for the engine replacement today, should be able to start tomorrow if football allows ;-)

I agree about the deck plate mod, just not worth the gains. Definitely knew better, just got caught up in all the excitement ;) We had a lot of fun, everyone came away unscathed so I call it a win! Exactly. I never got another cover to swap them out, not sure if I will do that or just...

I'm just grateful that I get the freedom to do things like this, and have the skills to fix it after I tear it up :wink2:

I did get to ride in it, and it was amazing. LOL on the outhouse, you wouldn't get very far in Illinois like that!:toilet3:

New to me engine from alanflies!

Next up was tearing out the old stereo and amp, plus the DRL's. Went back with a kenwood head unit and a 2 meter radio below it. I also fabricated an antenna mount like others have done, and mounted a 5/8 wave whip to it.

Went to the DMV this morning to license the Lex. They are having budgetary problems in the state and are afraid of shutting down. It shows in the bathroom from the lack of TP......

This is strange, there is a rod peeking out of my oil pan....

Oh I definitely think it will have plenty of power for the 4runner, I don't want to get into major drivetrain mods either. I'm just trying to figure out the optimal setup for the 1UZ in our application. A higher torque profile of the 2UZ combined with the light weight of this engine intrigues...

More snow wheeling, we don't get a ton of snow here so you have to make it count! Wanted one of those fancy shackles for the reese hitch receiver but I didn't want to drop the $$$ on one. I sourced a piece of 2" square tube and a chunk of steel, then I hijacked a vertical mill in the...

Had to rescue a tractor last summer that broke down in the field. She towed it just fine!