CDN_Cruiser

Agreed. There are pictures of each step and better pictures in unrelated threads but this thread definitely needs pictures. If you want to increase your positive balance in Cruiser Karma, you will seek out the best pictures and link them to this...

@landcruiser3DP A belated thank you for a great write-up to help with belt replacement. I also wanted to comment on one of the things I like about mud - effective creative writing and humour while discussing technical issues - Aaron Ralston...

here is the idler pulley i pulled. also since i was working alone i eventually put an X-acto in my pocket in case i got a finger caught Aron Ralston style in a belt or something. bolts are for the battery box.

Rotated a revolution and I think I'm set. Thanks for the guidance!

Engine needs to be at TDC on compression stroke. Look at the valves, if they are not engaged with the cam lobes and the timing marks on the HB line up you're good to go. If your exhaust valve is engaged with the cam lobe you'll need to come...

Just could not take it anymore...

Many thanks. I appreciate you confirming the alignment marks will rotate. I've also read a bit more, and it looks like I may need to rotate 180* ( ie I have two dots on the inside of the gears and one on the outside and it should be the reverse).

Looks like you're good. As you put the distributor back in, line up the dot (or nub, can't remember)on the distributor gear, with the groove on the distributor body. Hold the distributor so the slotted hole on the distributor body is centered...

God forbid. I just tend to document the things I do....in case it might help someone else. So often times....I have photos. I'm a 'visual' person....I know it certainly helps ME to have something to look at.

Stab it again, you are still off.

Hi all! I replaced the o ring on distributor and want to make sure I've installed it properly before I button up the valve cover. Set to '0', dots on gears lined up, marks on distributor gear and arm(?) lined up,...but when I slide it in, the...

I think you've got your answer but I like to wrench on the truck, but doing this kind of work doesn't interest me and I think is specialized enough that you want someone who does this for a living. Overall found the experience to be reasonable...

I see most talk about using an "installer". I'm guessing this is not a DIY friendly endeavor? I need to do the front seats in my 80 and don't want to spend a mint.

Maybe this will defy logic, but my mechanic was able to remove the old fuel filler without cutting it or unbolting the body. Got a replacement from a rust free Georgia truck in the classifieds. I had to get a 1.5 inch fuel filler hose from Napa...

Yeah, I totally cut all of the 1/2" hose sections in the last batch too short. Realized it when I went to install mine before Fall Crawl. Sorry about that😭

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Finally got around to installing the @OTRAMM stainless filler neck. Took about 3 hours and was pretty straightforward. All hoses and hose clamps required are included in the kit. It replaces all rubber going to the tank as well. Only hiccup was...