Awesome build! Glad to hear it all went back together so easily...except for that flywheel
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Ardenyota's 1FZ Rebuild
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Drive till 5, change the oil, advance timing, set in place, drive away.
Be happy.
Sounds like a plan.
Thanks! Everyone needs a
moment. I'm just glad mine didn't cost me anything but time!You made it look so easy. Now I'm thinking about pulling the engine to just replace the spark plugs.... While I am at it I might as well rebuild the whole thing.
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Lol, it was easier to get to the #6 plug!
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And the PHH
That too! Although, I had decided to do it the hard way a couple weeks prior... that way I can relate to all the complaints!
That too! Although, I had decided to do it the hard way a couple weeks prior... that way I can relate to all the complaints!
I had a short, skinny Filipino do it for under $100
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Congratulations on the rebuild. Awesome work. Just finished mine about a half an hour ago. I am exhausted! I agree with you 100% Beno was a life saver and really patient when answering my endless questions on what parts to order. Anyhow, I cranked the truck over and it didn't start 
The truck had been sitting for a year with a 3/4 full tank of gas of course. So after a lot of attempts to start I decided to drain all 15 gallons and put a fresh gallon in. Hoping thats the problem. Wondering if you have any ideas or tips on what could be causing the non-start. The fuel filter is new, the injectors were rebuilt, new spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, etc. Battery is dead from the first time I tried to get it started. waiting for the battery to charge and going to give it another go in the morning.
The truck had been sitting for a year with a 3/4 full tank of gas of course. So after a lot of attempts to start I decided to drain all 15 gallons and put a fresh gallon in. Hoping thats the problem. Wondering if you have any ideas or tips on what could be causing the non-start. The fuel filter is new, the injectors were rebuilt, new spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, etc. Battery is dead from the first time I tried to get it started. waiting for the battery to charge and going to give it another go in the morning.
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Bad gas could contribute, but it could be any number of things.
Check the following:
All wiring connections
Distributor installation (could be off 180*+/-)
Timing
Check for spark
If you have fuel, air and spark it should at least fire. Try turning it over with the new gas and check these things if it doesn't start.
Oh, also if you drain the fuel, you'll have to turn it over for a while to get the fuel pumping through the lines again. Unplug the distributor and turn the engine over for a few minutes. That should help get the oil moving and let the fuel flow through the lines.
Check the following:
All wiring connections
Distributor installation (could be off 180*+/-)
Timing
Check for spark
If you have fuel, air and spark it should at least fire. Try turning it over with the new gas and check these things if it doesn't start.
Oh, also if you drain the fuel, you'll have to turn it over for a while to get the fuel pumping through the lines again. Unplug the distributor and turn the engine over for a few minutes. That should help get the oil moving and let the fuel flow through the lines.
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Thank you for the great suggestions. Have a busy week ahead and the battery is dead. So, I'll get a new battery next week and start working on troubleshooting. If it still doesn't start, I'll start a new thread next week as to not hijack yours. Congrats again on the rebuild.
Hey ardenT. How's it going? Was wondering if you could remember the position of the dots on the cams and the timing chain sprocket. Are the intake and exhaust cam gears supposed to match 2 dots to 2 dots or 1,2,1,2. The FSM seems to suggest 2 to 2 but when we took the cover off it was opposite. I know it's been a while but I thought you might still remember. Thanks.
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It should be 2 to 2 or 1 to 1. They should match.
Great build you made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks and you're welcome!
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Crossed the 10k mile mark! Switched over to synthetic now and still running strong. Digging the extra power from the over bore as well.
Just read through your rebuild, excellent job! Makes me want to tear mine apart now. Any idea what the total cost was in the end?
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Thanks! Around $2500.