NeverGiveUpYota
Dare me.
And kudos to the cool neighbor. Sounds like you found yourself and extra set of hands for future tasks.
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Yup. Makes the 2nd time (unfortunately, there sometimes is one) much much easier.
Any idea what HG was used on the rebuild? ...
Not a Toyota HG. Looks like FelPro or Stone. Be sure an use the 61030 HG, it's the updated one for supposedly better coolant flow.
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Sheet, I already ordered the 61010 version from City Racer
Well, if your truck is a 85 it has the 2F/3F head so a better choice is the 61030 HG. The 61010 is spec'd up to 10/84, after that, because of changes to the casting of the heads, Toyota went to a 61020, which was then superseded to 61030.
I'd see if the part has shipped yet. I'd only want to do this once, and do it right. Toyota changed part #s for a reason.
Pretty sure I used oil to soften the old gasket material. I blocked all holes w/ rags and only did a few inches at a time before using a shop vac to grab the bits.What do you all use to clean up the block deck and tops of the pistons? I am thinking I would scrape the block surface (carefully) and hit it with a red scotchbrite, but what solvent, and what abrasive do I use on the pistons?
@gregnash, loaned his tap to me. Send him a message but appears you’ve got what you need now that I look back. Could you be finding built up sediment?I do not have the die for this size, unfortunately.
Pretty sure I used oil to soften the old gasket material. I blocked all holes w/ rags and only did a few inches at a time before using a shop vac to grab the bits.