Recent content by Melloj123

I welded an extension on the cylinder pawl but it does not secure the door closed,, Is the pawl suppose to behind the front tab or the rear tab. Is the rubber necessary for anything oyher than a cushion for the door ?

The lock tab does not contact the upper tab I have had this in every configuration . It was ok before i took it apart for paint. Whats wrong/

I am installing a new manifold gasket after manifold machining Also new bolts. Does any surface need a sealant? If yes what type? Do bolts need a sealant? Any other tips. Thanks

Mine is a rusty mess. I need the spring strip that is held by a single screw. The wire screw is so rusty I will likely have to drill it out.. Any help appreciated.

Took my 77 steering wheel off today. The contacts for the horn are badly corroded. Is there a source for new contacts for the strip that is screwed in ?

Brian = You are right. The lip that I thought was part of the pipe was actually a piece of the old grommet. Thanks everyone . You would not believe how much time ive spent on this 5 minute job.

Tried everything Here is a picture of the pipe and OEM grommet. I am convinced that everything is 50 yo origina;

The problem is not the PCV fitting in the grommet but the grommet fitting into the pipe . I have used plenty of lube The part no for the OEM grommet is 90480=18180 from Toyota Direct

Almost embarrassed to post this but i have bought three PCV grommets and cant get ant to seat into the pipe. The last was an OEM grommet for 2F engines. It will NOT seat into the pipe. The OEM grommet has a cone shaped bottom and if i feel inside the pipe there is a lip. The cone will not fit...

Might try the Tundra seat cushion. Any suggestions for the back?

Have you made/cut your own seat foam for reupholstering a 40 bucket seat. Mine is a 77. Found threads on bench seats but nothing on buckets. Any tips on thickness, shaping and source for foam used. I will likely buy Cruiser Corp upholstery but they dont list foam. I know SOR does but it is...

Mark How much for a set with rear heater connections?

I am missing the short heater pipes that go through the firewall . i am thinking I can use copper plumbing 90's to connect to heater. Anyone done this or other made up solution. What size fittings?

Fixed Found wire disconnected from solenoid. Knew it has to be something simple but luckily i found it while trying to jump starter. Thanks to all who hung with me especially Jonny C who invested a lot of time.. Thanks

none of the fuses in the underdash box would keep from cranking would they? I still think this a fuse issue result of charging the battery but cant find any under hood fuses.