mikebontoft
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there should be no reason to retorque them...
My 3 point slow rebuild
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bluewavecaptain
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Out of the basement and into the garage!
There are two spacers that install with the flywheel. The one on the left goes behind the flywheel (crankshaft side) and the right one goes on in front of the flywheel.
This alignment pin matches up with the crank.
Before the spacer...
After the spacer...
Be sure to use threadlocker on these bolts. You DO NOT want these babies coming loose!
Use a large screw driver to hold the flywheel in place while you torque the bolts down. The flywheel bolts torque to 61 ft. lbs.
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no worries. if they stretched there would be a need to retorque IF Toyota allows a second use. some do, some don't... even if they're torque to yield.
I'll say though... If you're stretching head bolts on a 3VZE, by god please tell me what kind of forced induction you're running!
I'll say though... If you're stretching head bolts on a 3VZE, by god please tell me what kind of forced induction you're running!
bluewavecaptain
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ATTENTION!!! If you replace your oil pump, verify it comes with these spacers. Otherwise, you'll have to rob them off your old oil pump. I found this out as I was getting ready to toss the old oil pump into the scrap pile.
Up in the air! My intent at this point was to install the oil cooler.....not a single parts store carrys the seals for it. I know it leaks. Being Sunday, the dealership was closed. Looks like I'm doing it later!
Don't forget to install the coolant drain plug on the passenger side...
And the oil coolant outlet on the other side... You can use teflon tape or gasket sealer for this part. I couldn't find the teflon tape, so Ultra Black it is!
The passenger side motor mount installed. The other one is in the truck. My dad pulled the block and said it was easier this way...I'm not seeing it... :lmao:
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Now...I did decide to install the heads after the block is in. I wanted to be able to have room to work around the block. I have a good plan for getting the heads and exhaust installed, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Getting her lined up.
Bolted in!!!
You'll have to remove this bolt as it goes in the other side. The AC compressor bracket attaches here...
Too bad most of this "niceness" will be covered by a bunch of crap.
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oh you have been busy.
passenger mount sucks to bolt down without a body lift.
Toyota oil cooler gaskets showed up surprisingly fast when I needed mine. cost about $10
passenger mount sucks to bolt down without a body lift.
Toyota oil cooler gaskets showed up surprisingly fast when I needed mine. cost about $10
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Where did you get them! I'm ready to give my left kidney for these damn things. Those and the exhaust manifold bolts were the only thing holding me back from putting the heads on...
bluewavecaptain
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Thanks for the update on the manifolds. I was going over that with my dad today. Will the crossover pipe work for down turns?
Have you done a bodylift? I've never done one. Are they hard to do? The kits aren't that expensive.
mikebontoft
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dealer! I am a repair shop though so maybe they like me better? actually I called too late the first day so they didn't deliver it but it came in the next morning. I MIGHT have taken a picture of the part number if thats necessary. trust me you want those gaskets. I thought mine looked fine until I dumped most of my oil out in a matter of seconds.
oh yeah I may have to kill you. I know you're gonna do a red intake manifold. lol
oh yeah I may have to kill you. I know you're gonna do a red intake manifold. lol
mikebontoft
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haven't done a body lift but it will probably take a couple hours moving slowly.
on the crossover, just cut back behind the flange enough so you can build and route your exhaust how you'd like. I suggest the lift because its a pretty closed area routing it that way. not sure where the best place is for the y pipe. don't want IT to be the lowest point under the car... not like anything would bend the tubing I use.
edit: the passenger side will be a bit tricky though. if you just do a turn down you're right on your clutch fork.
on the crossover, just cut back behind the flange enough so you can build and route your exhaust how you'd like. I suggest the lift because its a pretty closed area routing it that way. not sure where the best place is for the y pipe. don't want IT to be the lowest point under the car... not like anything would bend the tubing I use.
edit: the passenger side will be a bit tricky though. if you just do a turn down you're right on your clutch fork.
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bluewavecaptain
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I live to see another day! I don't plan on it. Red valve covers and red timing cover. That's it!! :hatsoff:
KidVermicious
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I'm digging the hell out of this thread, even if it is a 3.slow 
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I love the detailed pics.
.I love the detailed pics.
bluewavecaptain
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I'm digging the hell out of this thread, even if it is a 3.slow
I love the detailed pics.
It may not be a 3.slow anymore. I had to bore it .75mm over. I'm hoping that, along with the free flowing exhaust will turn it into a 3 GO!!!
mikebontoft
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too bad... it would look pretty good. black then? my red is darker anyway.. and more SPARKLEY! hehe.
agreed though. love the detailed info. now I hope you documented the vacuum lines so I can se what I did wrong. put mine together by sheer luck. it was already disassembled when I got to it.
BucknutBob
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Are you familiar with the term "cockeyed optimist"? LOL! It'll take a LOT more than those changes to get new stripes on that paper tiger. Sorry. The write-up and pics are awesome!
bluewavecaptain
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:cheers: Here's to dreams and hoping!!!
SwiftRunner
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Interesting thread
Great thread, Cap'n. Keep up the good work, you must have done something like this before. I'll have to google earth Manitowoc, WI., but I was wondering if you or your dad every worked in the Jeep factory.
Great thread, Cap'n. Keep up the good work, you must have done something like this before. I'll have to google earth Manitowoc, WI., but I was wondering if you or your dad every worked in the Jeep factory.
