Anyone recognize this 80 (4 Viewers)

[ppc]

I would check the belt for proper routing. To me it looks like the belt was wrapped around the idler rather than belt just running next to the idler.

 

[BILT4ME]

I reset the distributor, it was one tooth advanced, and checked and adjusted the timing and the 1FZ was not running well, bogging down at higher rpm and idling poorly.

I decided to swap out the alternator since it was not charging. I had a spare and a new set of brushes. Installed the new brush set in the Denso alternator and began pulling the old one. One thing I noticed was rubber on the idler pulley. What's up with that??? Removed the old alternator and discovered it was seized. That would also explain the burning odor noticed on the few short runs of the 1FZ. After pulling the old alternator I compared them side by side and the old has an undersized pulley.

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I'll have this back in this afternoon if the rain stays away and I'll rechecked idle and timing.

Someone swapped that alternator pulley to try to increase the output of the alternator (particularly at low speed) to make it turn faster.

There was someone here that used to sell those pulleys as a modification.

Someone may want to buy that pulley.

 

[Godwin]

Someone swapped that alternator pulley to try to increase the output of the alternator (particularly at low speed) to make it turn faster.

There was someone here that used to sell those pulleys as a modification.

Someone may want to buy that pulley.

Yeah, on the smaller pulley. This fits with mass of electrical mods I've eviscerated from this 80. ARB compressor, dual battery setup, 12v inverter, uncounted USB ports, remnants of a sound system.

I'll remove the pulley and post in classifieds. I think if you have a stubby impact you could swap out pulleys without removing the alternator.

 

[BILT4ME]

Yeah, on the smaller pulley. This fits with mass of electrical mods I've eviscerated from this 80. ARB compressor, dual battery setup, 12v inverter, uncounted USB ports, remnants of a sound system.

I'll remove the pulley and post in classifieds. I think if you have a stubby impact you could swap out pulleys without removing the alternator.

With all that stuff, now I can see why they did it.

 

[Godwin]

High idle issue resolved but not until swapping out throttle bodies several times. The root cause was an over adjusted throttle, I thought. Swapped out the other throttle body after having checked, and re-re-checked that the TPS and ISC were properly adjusted and functional. Installed the TB and the high idle remained. ?????? Swapped the other TB in, again with multiple sensor checks and careful TPS adjustment. This time I left the cables loose. Cranked up with proper idle. I then completed the hookup of the throttle cable. All good. Then the transmission kick down cable but excess tension on the cable would not allow full closure of the TB plate, nor could I gain enough slack in the cable to hook it completely up without that tension. For now I'm leaving it loose.

Codes are for both knock sensors. I'll deal with those this week.

 

[Godwin]

High idle issue resolved but not until swapping out throttle bodies several times. The root cause was an over adjusted throttle, I thought. Swapped out the other throttle body after having checked, and re-re-checked that the TPS and ISC were properly adjusted and functional. Installed the TB and the high idle remained. ?????? Swapped the other TB in, again with multiple sensor checks and careful TPS adjustment. This time I left the cables loose. Cranked up with proper idle. I then completed the hookup of the throttle cable. All good. Then the transmission kick down cable but excess tension on the cable would not allow full closure of the TB plate, nor could I gain enough slack in the cable to hook it completely up without that tension. For now I'm leaving it loose.

Codes are for both knock sensors. I'll deal with those this week.

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Doing a search and saw a photo of the cables. I may have the kick down cable routed wrong.

 

[stevenmichael]

As the title states, does anyone recognize this 80 and have any history on it? 1997 Lexus 450 with TJM front bumper, Superwinch X9, IPF lights, Slee (?) rear bumper, Wagongear tailgate storage, pipe rail under rocker panels, dual batteries, ARB compressor in rear, metric butt load of USB ports, Iron Man lift.

It has some quarter panel and front inner fender rust but nothing significant otherwise.

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It looks like the sticker is out of date 24 and should have been renewed this year . It’s 6 months past due or more . If you go to the police department give them the plate number and they might give you there name and address if that’s what your looking for .

 

[Godwin]

It looks like the sticker is out of date 24 and should have been renewed this year . It’s 6 months past due or more . If you go to the police department give them the plate number and they might give you there name and address if that’s what your looking for .

I've learned a bit more about. That tag has been replaced but I'm hanging on to the old one in case I want to use this Cruiser for illegal activity. I'll swap plates then if spotted the PO will catch the heat.

 

[mudgudgeon]

I've learned a bit more about. That tag has been replaced but I'm hanging on to the old one in case I want to use this Cruiser for illegal activity. I'll swap plates then if spotted the PO will catch the heat.

You've put a lot of thought into this plan, I see!