Builds My first 80 Series (3 Viewers)

[thetoyotaman]

It was the heavy film of dirt on the surface that I took off. Never seen any build up like this before that was this bad.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Thanks to whereischadjones for the Fumoto!

Stopped by the machine shop and the timing cover and oil pump look fantastic. The oil pump cover had a minor scratch on top of the oil pump, but he said it's no big deal and will clean up like new.

 

[sbman]

Received some rods in the mail yesterday. Thanks ginericlc! Dropped them off at the machine shop today. One step closer to collecting the parts I need. Trying to decide on pistons. Go stock or ITM, DNJ, or Safety seem to be about the other options short of something like JE. JE would be 8.5 to 1 compression.View attachment 1129476

Arias is also an option. I talked to them about making a set for me, and they will do any compression ratio you like, I didn't want to wait 6 weeks though.

Also, what's a Fumoto?

 

[thetoyotaman]

Here's a picture. For some reason it wouldn't download yesterday when I tried. It's a Japanese made ball drain valve for the oil pan. They're really cool! Also, the fuel pump sock arrived.

 

[McGrinnan]

Am I the only one that thinks the ball valve is an insane idea??? Had a friend in the SCCA running one and hit a piece of screwed tire just right and emptied his oil pan and royally screwed his engine. Another friend with one in his jeep hit a branch and opened it up. Luckily he had some e behind him that told him it was pouring oil. Just my experiences. Also out drain plug is straight down....

 

[thetoyotaman]

Thanks for the tip. I'll evaluate that when I get it back together. There is a clip you can add for extra security. I've had several Fumoto's and love the quality. I'm not building a rock crawler here anyways, so for my purposes it may be just fine. Otherwise, there's always another vehicle I can use it on.

That brings up a good question though, how does the oil level sensor work on my '97? I've never had one of those before that I know of.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Thanks to sbman, we have a crankshaft! Dropped it off at the machine shop who hopefully will get to look it over this week. Picture wont post again for some reason:
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[thetoyotaman]

Here's a pic of the crankshaft. For some reason it's letting me post it today.

I still haven't heard back from the machine shop, but he did say the number 1 bearing surface needs some attention.

 

[thetoyotaman]

I picked up a winch from a bud for the project. Thanks bagochips76!

 

[thetoyotaman]

Picked up some more parts. Thanks FZJ80Cruiser for the Snorkle!

Thanks TomH for the grab bar!

And thanks Roman at Toyota of Cool Springs for round 1 of Toyota Parts!

 

[thetoyotaman]

In the above picture I picked up a cupholder, diff lock switch, diff lock bulbs and sockets, TEQ cap, 1FZ-FE valve cover sticker, wiper caps, block to oil pan dowel, oil squirter check valve/bolt, and a brake pedal pad.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Last night I started installing some items. I had been working on a friend's Jeep CJ5 and learned what it means when they say, "It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand." Well, suffice it to say I now understand and find it very soothing to work on the Land Cruiser in comparison. New cupholder, wiper covers, Teq Oil Cap, and brake pedal pad. I also went to install the diff lock switch, but it looks like I will have to remove the dash panel to get to the plug.

 

[thetoyotaman]

The used head arrived Friday night, thanks ginericLC. Took it to the machine shop and no cracks found and head straight on preliminary check.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Installed an ARB roof rack with some friends today. I really like the classic look and gray paint with my collectors edition.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Removed the dealer sticker off the tailgate. Looks better.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Head cleaned. Looks good!

 

[RockJock82]

GM LS head next to it?

 

[thetoyotaman]

IDK

 

[RockJock82]

Oh sorry thought it was your shop haha

 

[thetoyotaman]

It's the machine shop. He said he's had a lot of comments from people on my head like what is that? Toyota makes a big inline 6, 24 valve head? Wow!