Fixing the 73 (1 Viewer)

[Danitb]

my dad passed away November 22. Going to make him proud when I get.

 

[Danitb]

Done

 

[JohnnyC]

Nice truck ... sorry about your dads passing

I assume this was his?

Btw you do not need that monstrous Mallory ignition coil... an F155 will never rev high enough for it to make any difference ... stocker coil or other oil filled coil that has a bit more umph is more than enough

 

[Slapshot]

Sorry about your Dad. I lost mine 3 years ago this month. Looks like he left you nice project so you’ll think about him often.

 

[Michael B]

My condolences on your father’s passing. That is a pretty solid 40. What are your plans for it?

 

[Danitb]

Thanks guys. Yes it was his. He put the Mallory on it. Always had problems burning his points. How heavy is that tub and Cowl going to be to lift off the frame? Can 2 people do it?

 

[Goforth]

Thanks guys. Yes it was his. He put the Mallory on it. Always had problems burning his points. How heavy is that tub and Cowl going to be to lift off the frame? Can 2 people do it?

Recommend a 3rd at minimum. I did it with 2, but we used straps and an engine hoist.

 

[Danitb]

I have been bagging and marking every piece i take off. He just had the motor rebuilt a few years ago. He put everything stock back in it. Runs great, radiator leaks and its leaking oil from the plate under the oil pan.

 

[Danitb]

I have been bagging and marking every piece i take off. He just had the motor rebuilt a few years ago. He put everything stock back in it. Runs great, radiator leaks and its leaking oil from the plate under the oil pan.

Recommend a 3rd at minimum. I did it with 2, but we used straps and an engine hoist.

Ok cool so its pretty heavy?

 

[Danitb]

He has another land cruiser. Its a 1991 though. I am flying out to California on 11th to clean out his house and move the rest of the stuff. I think i need to sell the other one. If anyone knows of someone that might be interested.

 

[Danitb]

Went to California to clean out my dad's house found the jump seats, the spare tire door, rear heater, original distributor and coil.

 

[4Cruisers]

He has another land cruiser. Its a 1991 though. I am flying out to California on 11th to clean out his house and move the rest of the stuff. I think i need to sell the other one. If anyone knows of someone that might be interested.

You'll probably get good response here on MUD classifieds: Vehicle-Trailer Classifieds

 

[Danitb]

Only took two of us to lift the tub. But I got it off. I hope it's not a bitch to lay it back down.

 

[Michael B]

It’s about to get real now! I wish I were closer to lend a hand.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

There should be some cruiserheads in Lubbock.
I know a great cruiser guy in Amarillo (2hrs). His mud handle is @POTATO LAUNCHER.

 

[Danitb]

There should be some cruiserheads in Lubbock.
I know a great cruiser guy in Amarillo (2hrs). His mud handle is @POTATO LAUNCHER.

cool. i may hit him up. My oil pan is leaking around the bottom were the flat skid plate is welded. Can that be fixed or should i just replace the entire pan?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Pics would help to know what the issue is. Potentially weld from inside of pan if leak area can be seen from inside pan side

 

[Pighead]

That's probably a rust problem at the oilpan/skidplate joint. Usually best to source a new pan...

 

[Danitb]

Pics would help to know what the issue is. Potentially weld from inside of pan if leak area can be seen from inside pan side

I have not taken it off yet but i can see around the base were my dad tried to put some RTV silicone or some s*** :/ There is leakage around there, ,so I was assuming that the weld cracked.

 

[Danitb]

That's probably a rust problem at the oilpan/skidplate joint. Usually best to source a new pan...

thats exactly were it is. I dont have a ton of money. Stock stuff is so expensive, any good places fairly priced for oil pans?