95 4runner disk calipers “S13WB” are another good option. They have equal sized pistons vs one big one small piston like the “S12WB” 60 series caliper. O’Reillys usually has them on the shelf for under $40 ea
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95 4runner disk calipers “S13WB” are another good option. They have equal sized pistons vs one big one small piston like the “S12WB” 60 series caliper. O’Reillys usually has them on the shelf for under $40 ea
Jeff is this close to where you live? When we come to @CenTXFJ60 Magic Barn next time, can we look at it in person? This would be great validation for @Cowboy45.
We hashed through some calcs on 4 runner calipers on pg 20. 4 runner Caliper pistons are not only the same size but each are bigger (2x41 mm) than 60 series caliper pistons (35 mm and 28 mm). About 60% more piston area on the 4 runner which also uses larger brake pads. Higher force (Force=Pressure x Area) and better force distribution.
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I can't think of a better way for fathers and sons to spend time together, especially on a project with as much built-in history as that one! Pretty special thing you guys are doing. Utmost kudos to you guys!
Casey and I are going to help Sam install a lift on his 3rd-Gen 4Runner this afternoon. He helped us do the timing belt on the one I sold to a buddy in Denver recently, so the grease-monkey bug is firmly planted!
Keep up the great work, guys. Very much looking forward to seeing you, and hopefully Old Landy, at SAS3 in August!
Casey and I are going to help Sam install a lift on his 3rd-Gen 4Runner this afternoon. He helped us do the timing belt on the one I sold to a buddy in Denver recently, so the grease-monkey bug is firmly planted!
Keep up the great work, guys. Very much looking forward to seeing you, and hopefully Old Landy, at SAS3 in August!
Glad Sam is getting to identify with you both and his rig. It’s special indeed.
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Cylinder Bore measuring tool: This tool is a rod that T’s at the end. On each end of the T there is a piston that freely moves in and out depending on your bore size. When you place the tool in your bore it will adjust to the diameter of the bore. When ready you can lock the pistons in place and when you pull out the tool it will keep the distance between each piston. Then, just measure the distance from one piston to the other to get the diameter.
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The next tool is used to measure the diameter of various holes. This tool has a knob that controls a cone shaped push pin which is surrounded by a two halves of a ball. As you tighten the knob the pushpin retracts causing the two halves of the ball to push out making the diameter of the ball bigger, and as you loosen the knob the pin pushes out causing the two balls to retract which means a smaller diameter. You can easily stick this in any hole and figure out the diameter just by measuring that ball after adjustment.
You can measure the cilinder in different positions and read the values directly.
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It’s about an hour from the barn
I know my last three posts were kind of cheesy, but I couldn’t find a way to make it seem less cheesy.
You will get even better at this with time. I liked what you wrote! Who knew engine rebuilding and growing in your writing skills went together. Win win @Cowboy45
. I love the Mud folks. They are here to help you. Many Yodas. Priceless.
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Going to have my son help me put mine back together here soon. He's almost 10, not super interested yet but loves the cruiser. It's been hard as I've been on a time crunch to get it apart and parts replaced. Once the put together phase happens, I'll have him all over that. Hoping in the next week or so.
What a great father/son project!!
What a great father/son project!!
I always try and catch myself and be acutely aware of potential missed opportunities there might be if I “took over and did it”. Being the enabler and throwing time constraints out the window to allow them to go through it is where it is at with me. I am learning to be better at this
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As long as I can remember whenever my brother or I didn’t want to help my dad on some project in the house he would always describe it as a “missed opportunity” and only now am I really realizing what he meant all those times. In every opportunity there is a lesson to be learned, and through those lessons are what decide the person you are. I am very thankful he includes me in all of this, and I can assure you that you are not making any mistake with your son by teaching him this. It has made me a better person and no doubt he will be too.
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Wise words young padawan. My pops made me come out and work on all of our vehicles/house/projects you name it. It definitely wasn't always enjoyable and I learned A LOT of new words
but I also learned a whole lot about working on things.I like your dads approach as a "missed opportunity"
Good luck on this, great thread!
As we bite our nails awaiting each weekend to hit the barn, we are thinking through how we will make decisions on Old Landy. @Cowboy45 and I chatted about this about some key things we would like not to deviate from as we encounter issues and detours that require decisions. We jotted down a few guiding principles for us to reorient us when in doubt. At a bigger picture, I am trying to instill in @Cowboy45 how to think through design in general.
Gladly get your additional thoughts on this.
2 days and counting....
Gladly get your additional thoughts on this.
2 days and counting....
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