Rainman
Wondering what my next vehicle will be...
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Life just got interesting here at the Rainman shop...
STPCHLD's engine seized up. F motor that had been rebuilt by Toyota several years ago. I don't think it had any miles on it since the build but it's been sitting for some 5 years or so. Ran fine for a very short drive in the yard then while tuning it, it locked up. I heard it abruptly stop after I shut it off yesterday. No noise, no bang, no clank, just a quick stop instead of a gradual one.
So. After a little grumbling, I believe the decision right now should be that I steal the 2F from MY45AGN and it's 4speed and replace the F and 3speed in STPCHLD. That means redoing the tranny hump and the drive shafts.
That also means I'm up for new ideas of what engine to put in the 45. I'm planing on a 5speed transmission and power steering. Maybe I go outside the box now? I'm not a huge "keep it pure" guy.
Man. Just ruined my day...
STPCHLD's engine seized up. F motor that had been rebuilt by Toyota several years ago. I don't think it had any miles on it since the build but it's been sitting for some 5 years or so. Ran fine for a very short drive in the yard then while tuning it, it locked up. I heard it abruptly stop after I shut it off yesterday. No noise, no bang, no clank, just a quick stop instead of a gradual one.
So. After a little grumbling, I believe the decision right now should be that I steal the 2F from MY45AGN and it's 4speed and replace the F and 3speed in STPCHLD. That means redoing the tranny hump and the drive shafts.
That also means I'm up for new ideas of what engine to put in the 45. I'm planing on a 5speed transmission and power steering. Maybe I go outside the box now? I'm not a huge "keep it pure" guy.
Man. Just ruined my day...