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Steve, another thought... The level switch canister has a small "C" clip that can be removed so the "shell" can separated from the "lid" of the canister. Once apart, you can see if the contacts are gummed up, or the float itself is moving about freely in there. I know it's a stretch, but...

Jim & Steve - Greetings Jim! (Long time...) I am wondering if Steve is talking about the part that Toyota calls the "Gage Assy, Fuel." That's the dual-arm OEM subtank part that has both the gauge sender float on one arm, and a separate fuel "level switch" on the other... that latter...

Chris - That tank appears to me to be the one used on the 105 (the straight axle version of the 100). I have a pix in my files labeled "105 subtank" that is identical to the pix you posted above. When I originally did this mod (many years ago...), I tried to use this 105 tank. The tank...

Sean - The one I am using is a Diamond MX62M Duplexer - Diamond® Antenna ~ MX62M Duplexer Duplexers of this type are more-or-less generic by design, made by a number of different companies, and they are all basically the same. Just pay attention to the specs: (frequency range, power...

>> as a practical matter, the K292 cannot be upgraded with the OEM solenoid. This does not mean it cannot be done, just that it isn't very practical. Have a look at this write-up (thanks Christo, as always, for your tech articles). Slee - Retrofitting Lockers (Toyota 80 Series Land...

>> What years of 80s came with the center diff lock button? The Center Diff Lock switch was not used on any North American spec 80s that had ABS brakes... which I believe was from about mid-year 1993 onwards (correct me guys, if I'm wrong on the year). Adding the switch is an easy mod...

> ...and now I have gone back to an 80. The man has finally come home again. We knew you would see it our way... sooner or later :D Good to have you back Jim ! R -

K400C with a multiband antenna B - >> Stupid question... No question is stupid. That's why Mud is such a valuable resource ;) Here's a diagram (courtesy of Diamond Antennas) that is a fair representation of what can be done. 1. A single radio with two antenna ports, one...

B - Ok, here's another thought... Diamond (and perhaps Comet?) makes a quad band antenna, intended for use with those multiband FM radios (such as the Yaesu FT-8900). The one I'm familiar with is the Diamond HV7A... it has 2m, 70cm, 6m and 10m all in one. Detune the 10m...

Brent - There is another option, and that is a SO-239 to 3/8-24 adaptor. I use my K400C for VHF/UHF antennas primarily, but also carry a couple of monoband HF antennas that all have 3/8-24 threads on them. Comet makes one... p/n AD-35M. Pricey sucker, but a nicely machined piece...

Having been involved with amateur radio for many years, I have to agree with George that the effort to get a ham license will pay for itself many times over as far as reliable communications is concerned. The most effective range of frequencies for the type of communications we use on the...

Greg - I had a very similar problem on our Corolla in the past. Two things you can try that might help isolate the problem... 1. Run the window down. Come back 30-45" minutes later, and try to run it back up. If it works, run it down again, then immediately run it back up. If it...

Previously posted over in the 60s section... a 1:43 scale resin model from France. Cheers, R -

Found an 80 for sale about a mile from my house today. It’s not my vehicle, nor do I know the owner... just passing this along to anyone who might be interested. FJ80 mfd 2/91 Odo: 316,464 Axel/trans: K292/A440F Silver/gray color w/cloth seats DS door/LH fender & rocker have a...

The 100 series pads for the front are 04465-60220 (old number 04465-60151). The 100 pads for the rear are generally not adaptable to an 80 series (I presume that's your interest since you are posting in the 80 section). You did not identify your truck, so it would be impossible to answer...