September POTM - FJ55TLC

[wngrog]

I am old school with my views on engine rebuilding. This engine doesn't have that many miles on it and with the higher compression I feel it is a good idea. I found a few that were not still at 92 lbft that I left them at last time. They were not loose by any means. Maybe got another 10 degrees of turn on them. Each to their own. I do it when I adjust the valves since they are right there. Probably will not need to check them again.

What’s the story on the engine? I could dig but shoot me the cliff notes

 

[fj55tlc]

Pretty much the same build as you have with a few minor changes.

 

[wngrog]

Pretty much the same build as you have with a few minor changes.

Awesome.

 

[wngrog]

Just reread this thread and I’ll say you have upped your photography game big time

 

[scrapdaddy]

I was always taught to check the head bolts after break in of a fresh motor.

 

[fj55tlc]

Thanks, I am trying. Someday I hope to get even better.

 

[Gordobe]

Awesome photos throughout. Envious of you trips

 

[fj55tlc]

Another video from my trip. I am aware that I really need better video equipment.

 

[fj55tlc]

I found a few pictures of my cruiser from a few revisions ago.

 

[PabloCruise]

The local TLCA chapter had its 2nd annual car show today. Open to any Toyota with a low range. I won for the best trail rig.
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Was that Cruisin' for a Brewsin?

We were talking about it up here, wish I could have made it down.

 

[fj55tlc]

Yes it was. You should have made the trip, there were some nice cruisers that came.

 

[PabloCruise]

Why would you need to retorque your head? I’ve never done that before.

Great trip.

I have always heard that as a best practice... You are already going in to re-check valve gap after the first 500-1000 miles.

 

[fj55tlc]

 

[bobm]

New tires working good

 

[fj55tlc]

Yes, especially in snow.

 

[bobm]

Keep the Vids coming Bud . They're Awesome

 

[Megadoomer]

I watch 4x4s and learn stuffs two.

 

[J Mack]

I watch 4x4s and learn stuffs two.

Just 4X4’s or can you learn from all lumber?

 

[scrapdaddy]

We learned a lot as kids when my Dad pulled out one of the dowel rods, we learned to run!

 

[bobm]

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Just 4X4’s or can you learn from all lumber?

Smart