Welcome "back" Carlos -nice to see your progress with visual aid. I am still looking forward to the day when thee almighty pristine pig hits the pavement once again. good luck 
New life for an old pig...
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Got a little more done on the piggie today.
1st pic: OEM starter on top and gear reduction starter on bottom.
2nd pic: New starter installed, I still need to figure out the wiring/connection.
3rd pic: Pic of the clutch fork with the new throwout bearing pressed on. I made a last minute trip to NAPA in order to see if the machine shop was open and able to swap the throwout bearing for me. I got there and they imediately went to work on the throwout bearing/clutch fork. The guy told me there was no charge and I tried to give him a couple dollars but he wouldn't take it.
1st pic: OEM starter on top and gear reduction starter on bottom.
2nd pic: New starter installed, I still need to figure out the wiring/connection.
3rd pic: Pic of the clutch fork with the new throwout bearing pressed on. I made a last minute trip to NAPA in order to see if the machine shop was open and able to swap the throwout bearing for me. I got there and they imediately went to work on the throwout bearing/clutch fork. The guy told me there was no charge and I tried to give him a couple dollars but he wouldn't take it.
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1st pic: Oil filter bracket from the '77 engine, all cleaned up and a new oil filter installed.
2nd pic: Also got the flywheel and clutch disc/pressure plate/clutch cover installed. I forgot how heavy all that crap is to hold in place and try to install/tighten bolts to align everything together. Took a couple attempts bolt it is now waiting for the transmission/transfer case.
3rd pic: Also got more of the new hoses/clamps installed and the alternator is sorta installed.
2nd pic: Also got the flywheel and clutch disc/pressure plate/clutch cover installed. I forgot how heavy all that crap is to hold in place and try to install/tighten bolts to align everything together. Took a couple attempts bolt it is now waiting for the transmission/transfer case.
3rd pic: Also got more of the new hoses/clamps installed and the alternator is sorta installed.
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More pics...
1st pic: The header had a few scratches and scuffs in it. I ended up cleaning it and laying down some fresh black high-temp paint. Looks good-and is ready for install.
2nd pic: While my parts were all drying I stopped by NAPA to have them help with my clutch fork/throwout bearing. While waiting I checked to see if they had nuts and washers for the new header/manifold setup. They hooked me up with these.
3rd pic: So, I installed the header and manifold after they were dry. Everything looks good but I wonder if I will have problems with leaks?!
I would like to slap the carb on tomorrow and maybe attempt to install the trans/tranny, which I hear can be a PITA.
1st pic: The header had a few scratches and scuffs in it. I ended up cleaning it and laying down some fresh black high-temp paint. Looks good-and is ready for install.
2nd pic: While my parts were all drying I stopped by NAPA to have them help with my clutch fork/throwout bearing. While waiting I checked to see if they had nuts and washers for the new header/manifold setup. They hooked me up with these.
3rd pic: So, I installed the header and manifold after they were dry. Everything looks good but I wonder if I will have problems with leaks?!
I would like to slap the carb on tomorrow and maybe attempt to install the trans/tranny, which I hear can be a PITA.
Carlos, awsome work..love the way your pig is coming together<cheers> P.S. send email to Man-A-Fre regarding your rear bumper and they no longer make them, they did give me the email addy of the guy that made them for man-a-fre but he did not answer to my email 
Lou
Lou
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Thanks Lou. That sucks about the guy not emailing you back. He makes some great products.
Carlos, awsome work..love the way your pig is coming together<cheers> P.S. send email to Man-A-Fre regarding your rear bumper and they no longer make them, they did give me the email addy of the guy that made them for man-a-fre but he did not answer to my email
Lou
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Well, I had to remove the intake and headers due to poor fit. The intake is thicker than the headers and will not make a tight seal. I have already had the intake milled because it had been slightly warped and I am concerned about milling them more. Or maybe the intake manifold could be drilled out a little thinner at the bolt openings. I am not sure what I am going to do about it. I have also heard of folks cutting washers in half in order to compensate for the difference of thickness instead of milling. Here are some pics. Anybody have any suggestions?
Where did you find the gear reduction starter?Do you have a part #?
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Any updates?
Can't stop wrenching...
I'll post up a progress report soon.
OINK! OINK!
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Do you have a part #?
I called CruiserDan and he shipped it to me. They're stock/OEM on later 2F's.
Toyota Part No. 28100-60070-84 (Remanufactured Toyota part)
(As per the box)
Cool, Thanks. What kind of pricing do those run?
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Mmmm, I don't remember. BUT, it wasn't much more than the regular starter and I got a good mud/TLCA discount.
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Well, I got a little work done on the pig over the holiday weekend. Thanks mainly to a few good friends. Thanks guys-you all know who you are.
I finally figured out the header/intake mess. I used a combination of washers, both different sizes and thicknesses. I cut some of the washers in half and some I had to grind down a bit. It took awhile but I think it will work well. We'll see. That allowed me to finally move on to the next step.
I spent some time cleaning up the transmission and transfercase before I tried installing it. It was a mess. I was able to wrestle that on by myself and was so stoked that I called up a few friends and convinced them to help drop the engine/trans/tranny in. Guess what? They actually showed up and its in!
Another buddy came over and helped me figure out how to connect a couple of the newer accessories to the '77 wiring harness. So the gear reduction starter is basically connected, I used the old ('77) alternator, I swapped in the newer coil and ignitor (no ballast resistor) which works with the newer distributor ('81), installed the SS double battery tray I have been holding onto, and threw in a battery to check the eletric/systems, installed the fluid heat riser for the header, tossed the carb on, connected fuel lines, connected coolant hoses, etc.
OINK! OINK! Here are a couple pics...
I finally figured out the header/intake mess. I used a combination of washers, both different sizes and thicknesses. I cut some of the washers in half and some I had to grind down a bit. It took awhile but I think it will work well. We'll see. That allowed me to finally move on to the next step.
I spent some time cleaning up the transmission and transfercase before I tried installing it. It was a mess. I was able to wrestle that on by myself and was so stoked that I called up a few friends and convinced them to help drop the engine/trans/tranny in. Guess what? They actually showed up and its in!
Another buddy came over and helped me figure out how to connect a couple of the newer accessories to the '77 wiring harness. So the gear reduction starter is basically connected, I used the old ('77) alternator, I swapped in the newer coil and ignitor (no ballast resistor) which works with the newer distributor ('81), installed the SS double battery tray I have been holding onto, and threw in a battery to check the eletric/systems, installed the fluid heat riser for the header, tossed the carb on, connected fuel lines, connected coolant hoses, etc.
OINK! OINK! Here are a couple pics...
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1st pic: SS battery tray-great for holding tools. Real nice/high quality product.
2nd pic: After installing the battery tray I realized that the new windshield washer bottle/deal needs to be slightly modded or relocated inorder to fit on the inner fender. I'll deal with that soon.
3rd pic: Check out all the space in the garage. My 'better half' is already inquiring about parking her car in the garage. I better roll in another 'project'.
2nd pic: After installing the battery tray I realized that the new windshield washer bottle/deal needs to be slightly modded or relocated inorder to fit on the inner fender. I'll deal with that soon.
3rd pic: Check out all the space in the garage. My 'better half' is already inquiring about parking her car in the garage. I better roll in another 'project'.
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A little more progress and a bit of a setback.
I managed to install both driveshafts, cleaned and painted the fan shroud, and then f'ed up my fuel connection to the carb.
When I tried connecting the two fuel hard lines to the carb I stripped one of the 'nuts' and then its corresponding 'nipple' on the carb. I don't have a tap and die set so I tried a small triangle chisel to 'fix' the threads, and of course I f'ed it up worse. My friend then advised me to cut the stripped end off, and I did, but now it doesn't seem like it will create the leak-proof seal it once had. It's too short. ARRGH.
So I am looking for a replacement and I'm not exactly sure how I am going to repair the threads inside the 'nut' that is basically attached to the hard line/difficult to remove. Anybody have one of these nipple-do-dads or have any advise on cleaning up the threads on the inside of the nut?
I managed to install both driveshafts, cleaned and painted the fan shroud, and then f'ed up my fuel connection to the carb.
When I tried connecting the two fuel hard lines to the carb I stripped one of the 'nuts' and then its corresponding 'nipple' on the carb. I don't have a tap and die set so I tried a small triangle chisel to 'fix' the threads, and of course I f'ed it up worse. My friend then advised me to cut the stripped end off, and I did, but now it doesn't seem like it will create the leak-proof seal it once had. It's too short. ARRGH.
So I am looking for a replacement and I'm not exactly sure how I am going to repair the threads inside the 'nut' that is basically attached to the hard line/difficult to remove. Anybody have one of these nipple-do-dads or have any advise on cleaning up the threads on the inside of the nut?
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I also tried dealing with another setback that popped up during the engine install this last weekend. We were having clearance issues while squeezing the engine back in place. The transmission top was catching on the tunnel edge and we decided to pop the tranny top plate off as a quick solution. I realized just before I removed the top that it was under pressure somehow, I peeked and saw a couple springs and removed it cautiously, only to remove it and lose the THIRD spring I wasn't able to see. Anyhoo, short story made even longer, I dropped the spring inside the tranny- I think. I looked everywhere for the spring and can't find it so I assume it must have fallen into the tranny.
So I drained the tranny, was planning on it anyway. I grabbed my telescoping magnet, swapped out magnets, and somehow I broke it. DOH! Fortunately the magnet end did not end up also falling inside the tranny. I then grabbed a light to see if I could find the spring- and could not. So, if I can't find the spring I then bolt it back together, top it off with oil, and run it, right? And hopefully the gears just pulverize it and I just need to find a new one? Any ideas/comments?
Pic shows the underside of the tranny top plate with the two remaining springs and my finger is pointing to the gaping indentation that I assume housed the mysterious THIRD spring. This is getting a wee bit annoying...
So I drained the tranny, was planning on it anyway. I grabbed my telescoping magnet, swapped out magnets, and somehow I broke it. DOH! Fortunately the magnet end did not end up also falling inside the tranny. I then grabbed a light to see if I could find the spring- and could not. So, if I can't find the spring I then bolt it back together, top it off with oil, and run it, right?
And hopefully the gears just pulverize it and I just need to find a new one? Any ideas/comments?Pic shows the underside of the tranny top plate with the two remaining springs and my finger is pointing to the gaping indentation that I assume housed the mysterious THIRD spring. This is getting a wee bit annoying...