What did you do on your 70 series today?
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Radiator reserve bottle is next!
Radiator reserve bottle is next!
It came with a bracket that fit the container. I fabricated some latches to reach two of the factory nuts in the upper fender.
I found this 13BT intake hose problem last night... Merry Christmas.
Anyone know of a substitute or work-around?
The little vacuum hose port seems important.
Anyone know of a substitute or work-around?
The little vacuum hose port seems important.
Meshal
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it is the one from factory, and it is going to be replaced like the others with sand tires
Couple of jobs today, new wheel bearings hub and axle seals on the 6 cyl and somehow the vdj was missing a few fan blades 
so wasn’t exactly its balanced self 
so wasn’t exactly its balanced self 
Finally replaced my fender flare pads (seals) all around. The seals were so brittle that they crumbled when touched.
Before pic with overspray in all it's glory >
Everything came off clean and the brackets and body are in good shape. Dirty AF inside there! Drilled all the rivets out and replaced them with Toyota bolts, Cleaned it all up and chased the threads.
Ooh. That factory color.
New yummy hardware all around.
Only issue I had was these two f&%kos pulling out. Was able to repair with good old JB Weld easy enough.
Used 6x front seals (53851-90K00-01) for both front and rear. Just trimmed the fronts down for the rears.
After >
Thanks to those that have done this and posted tips and info.
These tidbits from @FJ73Texas were helpful - What did you do on your 70 series today? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-did-you-do-on-your-70-series-today.804784/post-14465970
My seals had been coiled in bags for a long time and they were pretty unmanageable. Ended up taping them all down flat to a table in our house for a week. The unnecessary high temps my lady keeps the damn house at helped them relax enough to make it easier.
Oh. My rivets were all into threaded captive nuts. Luckily I drilled out the first one and noticed. So, carefully drilled the rest and was able to remove the rivets without damaging threads. Just chased the treads and they took those 90119-06278 bolts like a champ. Thought I'd need to drill larger and tap or rivnut.
Before pic with overspray in all it's glory >
Everything came off clean and the brackets and body are in good shape. Dirty AF inside there! Drilled all the rivets out and replaced them with Toyota bolts, Cleaned it all up and chased the threads.
Ooh. That factory color.
New yummy hardware all around.
Only issue I had was these two f&%kos pulling out. Was able to repair with good old JB Weld easy enough.
Used 6x front seals (53851-90K00-01) for both front and rear. Just trimmed the fronts down for the rears.
After >
Thanks to those that have done this and posted tips and info.
These tidbits from @FJ73Texas were helpful - What did you do on your 70 series today? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-did-you-do-on-your-70-series-today.804784/post-14465970
My seals had been coiled in bags for a long time and they were pretty unmanageable. Ended up taping them all down flat to a table in our house for a week. The unnecessary high temps my lady keeps the damn house at helped them relax enough to make it easier.
Oh. My rivets were all into threaded captive nuts. Luckily I drilled out the first one and noticed. So, carefully drilled the rest and was able to remove the rivets without damaging threads. Just chased the treads and they took those 90119-06278 bolts like a champ. Thought I'd need to drill larger and tap or rivnut.
Small upgrades that are pretty straightforward are fun when they come along. Modern, loud horns!
I remember doing this similar mod on my 94 pickup 25 years ago. Love switched grounds!?
Thanks to @majdomo thread for the tips. Build - Gen. Waverly - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gen-waverly.1312292/post-15246556
I'll get the mounting/wiring cleaned up when I redo headlight wiring. SPDT relays. Can you guess what the bracket is?
I remember doing this similar mod on my 94 pickup 25 years ago. Love switched grounds!?
Thanks to @majdomo thread for the tips. Build - Gen. Waverly - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gen-waverly.1312292/post-15246556
I'll get the mounting/wiring cleaned up when I redo headlight wiring. SPDT relays. Can you guess what the bracket is?
Drove it around the local mountains here.
Meshal
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This truck been easy to make ready for the gov inspection next week. This weekend is the time to make many touch-ups, like painting the grill, and to consider using black so it lasts longer. New H4 with the wires was on the point. Also, a new OEM radiator was in
Meshal
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Should i go with Boom Mat XL?
fullthrottle
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Was tired of trying to browse workshop manuals on my bloody phone. So repurposed and old computer and screen and mounted to the hood of a toolbox.
Probably my biggest win for some time.
Probably my biggest win for some time.
Yeah that's a good idea, i've been meaning to do something like that for years. Would stop me from having to run into the house all the time to look for some info, then I get comfy on the couch and don't want to go back out!
Cool! I use my tablet but the problem of greasy fingers is unsolvable.
Meshal
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Today was for a new full kit OEM exhaust system, red lockers to match the stripes and clutch master
Replaced my failing 30A OEM alternator with the Amazon/Ebay special 60A aftermarket hoo-haa a couple months ago. Was lucky to have it on the shelf.
Had the OEM unit rebuilt semi locally. Picked it up the other day and paid under $200 out-the-door. I supplied the regulator, brushes and holder. He supplied the bearings, rectifier and love.
They do a fair amount of 24V stuff for school busses and farm equipment. If anyone needs someone and doesn't have a local option. Here is the contact info:
Had the OEM unit rebuilt semi locally. Picked it up the other day and paid under $200 out-the-door. I supplied the regulator, brushes and holder. He supplied the bearings, rectifier and love.
They do a fair amount of 24V stuff for school busses and farm equipment. If anyone needs someone and doesn't have a local option. Here is the contact info:
Been a busy day here, got my new Braid Dakar wheels installed, shout out to @DKRBJ71 for the inspiration. Went with a matte anthracite finish and -20mm offset with a 7" wheel which yields an approximate 3.170" backspace. It's perfect! Also got my first test rear tail gate panel in from the laser cutter. Going to get the rivnuts installed but the fit looks great and am super happy how this turned out.
