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HanginInUtah
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Napa might have the fittings. But I'd say a hose place, where they sell hydraulic hoses and fittings... Around here we have a place called Evco House of Hose that has all that type of stuff. You just want the push-lock fittings, non-DOT (so they're cheaper) and you'll be set. Those fittings are going to be at places that sell to big truck guys with air brakes, etc.
gigerunner
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gigerunner,
Nice RideWhat is the tire size ? Height is stock ?
those are General At2's 31x10.5 Its stock right now. I'm on the hunt for a QnD lift. Iv been trying to find new coils and get a couple inches without getting the $170 OME's
gigerunner
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With the blower motor and housing removed I discovered a small heater core.
Then I located the lines that ran to this rear heater core and jumped them to close the loop.
Next I removed the hard lines, there are three fasteners holding them on 10mm deep socket.
hard lines were a PITA to get out.
It looks like Toyota already had a hole for me to run my compressor line to the tank
Next it was off to Ole at Welding works and get my new bracket welded up
Then I located the lines that ran to this rear heater core and jumped them to close the loop.
Next I removed the hard lines, there are three fasteners holding them on 10mm deep socket.
hard lines were a PITA to get out.
It looks like Toyota already had a hole for me to run my compressor line to the tank
Next it was off to Ole at Welding works and get my new bracket welded up
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Scalded_Dawg
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Just read thru the last couple pages of your build, It's looking great!
Always nice to go run some trails to reward the hard work!
How's the 7MGE VAFM working out?
Are you in the 2G4M Facebook group? Think I recognize your name...
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Always nice to go run some trails to reward the hard work!
How's the 7MGE VAFM working out?
Are you in the 2G4M Facebook group? Think I recognize your name...
:thumb3:
Chuckles89
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I just watched that video and some of that stuff looks so scary! haha
The air compressor is definitely in an inventive spot. Hopefully it wont overheat in there. You might want to add a small computer fan or something similar.
Lookin' good Andre!
The air compressor is definitely in an inventive spot. Hopefully it wont overheat in there. You might want to add a small computer fan or something similar.
Lookin' good Andre!
gigerunner
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the VAFM is plug and go. After a few days I turned in the Idle air screw 5 turns to lower the the idle from 1000 to 700 rpm. I haven't touched the mixture yet. I was waiting until after i got the pipe done. Then i say the post to go wheeling.
I am in the 2nd gen Mafia group i just joined.
I am in the 2nd gen Mafia group i just joined.
gigerunner
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There is a fan on the end of the compressor to cool the unit. Its on the motor shaft and runs as long as the comp is running. The tank is 1 gallon at 125psi. The tank fills in about two minutes. I dont fear any over heating unless i try running an air tool. In which case. I would have a larger tank to pull from, I have already been thinking about this.
gigerunner
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A little organizing today. I made a small cabinet for the back.
Drawer slides.
I thought this was a perfect idea for the handles, I have been making paracord wrapped stuff for a few years.
Here's is the mounting hardware I used.
Installed the back seats keep the large compartment closed, I think I will add a latch too.
Drawer slides.
I thought this was a perfect idea for the handles, I have been making paracord wrapped stuff for a few years.
Here's is the mounting hardware I used.
Installed the back seats keep the large compartment closed, I think I will add a latch too.
gigerunner
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Picked this up today
HanginInUtah
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Are you gonna do the install in the ashtray location? I've been thinking of doing that to mine. I've already got the CB, just need the time
gigerunner
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It will going in the ash tray. I picked up a accessory fuse block the other-day also so I all need it some time. I have the cb, oba and an 750A inverter that needs mounting and wiring. But I'm back to work since I broke my clavicle in December. So now time is scarce.
gigerunner
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This old midland is a 40 channel
gigerunner
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Actually now that I am back at work and was able to get a full tank though it with easy driving my mileage seems to have gone down a little. Im still driving it like miss daisy on the pavement. Perhaps its running a little too lean? I may open up the VAFM and richen it up a couple of clicks.
Scalded_Dawg
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Might need to tweak the timing and tune some...
I got a small gain in MPGs (1-2) but I drive like it's stolen.
My 7MGE VAFM is 4 teeth rich and my timing is at 14BTDC.
gigerunner
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I will check it out tomorrow. thanks for the info
gigerunner
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I have a little more in common with my runner now.
On another note now that I am healed enough to turn a wrench my water pump decided to grenade.
I found this on my skip plate. Along with some metal shavings near the pump.
I see my Memorial Day weekend is planned for me.
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