Builds 1985 BJ70 Story and Modifications

[OGBeno]

43530-69055 Just get a set and stop being cheap.

 

[cruiserdan]

43530-69055 Just get a set and stop being cheap.

Moi?

Mine are already gold and just dandy.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

So that's what those things are supposed to look like......

 

[AlbertoSD]

Listed the e-locker axles for sale.

Let me know if anybody knows of somebody looking for a set like these.

Price is somewhat flexible, too.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts...ta-70-series-axles-front-rear-diff-locks.html

 

[Tapage]

Little hijack ..

Alberto the SST for the rear hubs you get from Dan it's the original Toyota tool ? I mean it said Toyota or TEQ .. coz I found one but didn't look original ..

hijack over ..

 

[cruiserdan]

The Original Japaese-made tool was silver. The current tool made by SPX/OTC is black oxide coated.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Thank you.

Mine is 4G8 gold and A refinish is in the works. I am very tempted by that color. Metallic paint does not fare well in the New Mexico sun.

You have to admit that the color on Alberto's 70 Series looks very good.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Have done very little to the 70 lately. Started preparing a few items for the long-delayed Turbo install.

Drilled and tapped the cross-pipe for the boost gauge.

 

[AlbertoSD]

And also drilled and tapped the exhaust elbow for the EGT probe

 

[AlbertoSD]

I have bought rebuilt injectors from Drew (amaurer)

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/4x-rebuilt-3b-injectors.788428/

and decided to install these prior to mount the Turbo:

 

[AlbertoSD]

And also replaced the NAPA fuel filter for a Genuine one while I had the fuel system opened.

The NAPA and Genuine part numbers for future reference

Used the hand-primer to get most of the air out of the fuel system.

Cranked the truck and almost drained the batteries trying to get it to start. I knew this could happen as it did when I replaced the head.

Recharged the batteries and cracked the injection lines at the injectors to get the air out. After doing so the truck started fine.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

You have got to quit letting work interfere with your fun.

 

[Shes Mad]

Pretty sure that setup won't work on your truck. Probably trash the motor.

It is in your best interest to just send it to me to spare yourself the pain

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Pretty sure that setup won't work on your truck. Probably trash the motor.

It is in your best interest to just send it to me to spare yourself the pain

Where else but MUD would you find friends so willing to help.

 

[Tapage]

dude .. why having the chance to put it ( pyro probe ) pre turbo you did it post turbo .?

BTW .. you own a shop .. bench drill check !

what do you plan to do for gauge pod .?

 

[AlbertoSD]

dude .. why having the chance to put it ( pyro probe ) pre turbo you did it post turbo .?

BTW .. you own a shop .. bench drill check !

what do you plan to do for gauge pod .?

Hey David!

I decided to install the pyro-probe post turbo for a couple of reasons. One being the potential of the pyro-probe tip breaking off and going through the turbo blades (which I know it is highly unlikely), but the second reason was space. Once I put the turbo, the space under the exhaust manifold becomes small. Both my 3B's have the oil filter facing down (if that makes sense) which gets the oil filter closer to the exhaust manifold. I know of some 3B's that came with the oil filter housing pointing away from the exhaust manifold (oil filter facing up) and I am not sure when Toyota changed the design on those. Both my 3B's are from 1985. Hopefully the photo below explains a little better what I'm trying to say:

Sadly, I don't own a shop. I used the bench-drill in my office during my lunch break.

Regarding the gauge-pod, I bought a gauge plate from Wayne (crushers) a while back. The three gauges will go under the stereo once I get around to install it.

It should look something similar to this (photo taken from another MUD member):

 

[Gun Runner 5]

That gauge cluster will look nice.

 

[Tapage]

well bunch of years with my probe pre turbo and as you may imagine .. no hassle .. lucky me space isn't an issue on toy 6 inline diesels ..

 

[94SRUNNER]

Looks really good Alberto!

 

[yeti in ga]

Looks great ! are you leaving the oil filter up or are you changing the position to point down ?