What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (62 Viewers)

[ToyotaDon]

LOL. Thank you kind sir.
I have moly grease and I also have a couple green grease that my dad had left over from his boat i think. I wanted to try using the green since I read some other folks on here using it, what you think? I know you said you have the Lucas but have you heard anything abt the green?

I bought a front oem sensor from my local toyota, I know I paid too much but I just learned that yes, Denso is the only other good option.
So what happened is that when i called to ask for the part, they asked me upstream or downstream. I had no clue which it was, i just knew front or rear. And i told them i need front one. She replies ok that looks like the downstream...i tell her honestly i dont know now.
anyways to make this short i got it, installed it on the front, but then quickly found out how much of a dumbas i really was, THE PLUG DIDNT FIT. Because it was the rear one that i put on the front.
ok now anyways, thanks again for the zerk info and grease tip.
The more mistakes i learn from, the less of an noob ill be

The front sensor is upstream of the catalytic converter because the exhaust stream flows from front to rear. The parts person at the dealer should have known that but since they didn't and you already installed it, they probably will not take it back. You may just want to bite the bullet and replace both.

Just realized that I was a little over due for an oil change. While doing that I added a Ford oil filter adapter.

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Then re-routed the PCV hose from the plymouth to the brake booster pipe on the SC. I think @DARKNESS is the originally posted this set up (can't find the thread). Essential it's to not have oil blow back in the plymouth.

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And lastly I received the Exped sleeping mat last night and wanted to see how it fit in the LC. . perfect fit

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That's looking really nice! BTW, Plymouth is/was a make of car that was part of the Chrysler group. The upper intake manifold is called a plenum.

 

[on the rocks]

And lastly I received the Exped sleeping mat last night and wanted to see how it fit in the LC. . perfect fit

Does the space and moving around feel cramped with the sleeping platform and that overhead rack or does it work well? I will be working on a platform and was worried about if limiting the ability to move around and get in and out of the back.

 

[White Sheep]

Does the space and moving around feel cramped with the sleeping platform and that overhead rack or does it work well? I will be working on a platform and was worried about if limiting the ability to move around and get in and out of the back.

I'm not sure yet. Only put it in to see how it fit. I'm military, so I've slept in tighter places

I'll test it out the first weekend in April and report back.

 

[on the rocks]

It actually looks roomier than I would have thought but always hard to tell from pictures.

 

[bhsdriller]

All you're really doing sleeping back there not really moving around, my setup is pretty much the same and it doesn't feel cramped

 

[leonard_nemoy]

All you're really doing sleeping back there not really moving around, my setup is pretty much the same and it doesn't feel cramped

What about getting dressed in the morning during a winter camping trip....... Maybe I am the only one who goes camping in the dead of winter lol

 

[CPACruiser]

Did some light wheeling in a local state forest. Had some fun, took some cool pics, got to test out the new locker actuator. Had a great day outdoors after a hectic week at the shop.

 

[malteserunner]

Headed to Pismo, early in the morning. Camping two nights, riding all day!

Got creative with some ramps, to haul the YFZ. If I like hauling it this way, I may build something more suitable, to hold the quad up there.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Headed to Pismo, early in the morning. Camping two nights, riding all day!

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Got creative with some ramps, to haul the YFZ. If I like hauling it this way, I may build something more suitable, to hold the quad up there.

@malteserunner I got two questions for you?

#1: Where did you get your front bumper? I really dig it.

#2: What is this thing on your roof?

 

[malteserunner]

@malteserunner I got two questions for you?

#1: Where did you get your front bumper? I really dig it.

#2: What is this thing on your roof?

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The front bumper was built for Rocky, at Marlin Crawler, when he owned my 80. I've seen one other rig, with the same bumper (but different 'stinger'), but they were not a production type bumper.

On the roof, is Mr Bigglesworth!

 

[leonard_nemoy]

The front bumper was built for Rocky, at Marlin Crawler, when he owned my 80. I've seen one other rig, with the same bumper (but different 'stinger'), but they were not a production type bumper.

On the roof, is Mr Bigglesworth!

Haha, Mr. Bigglesworth!!!!!! I should have known. I hope nobody makes Mr. Bigglesworth upset.....

Damn lazy chestnuts

 

[Dirt Ferguson]

I completed my first round of baseline and necessary repair work on my 97 LX. Please bear with me as this is the largest DIY audio mechanical work I’ve ever done.

Shiny new things:
—Radiator
— Large and small rad hoses
— Thermostat
— Belts
—Oil pump gasket

I buttoned everything back up, fired up the LX and the engine sounded great, high RPMs for the first couple minutes and then everything settled down below 1K at idle. Good coolant level and Scangauge temp is about 8 degreees cooler now that I have a Mr T thermostat in there (something made in the USA was in before.) Heat is blowing hot in the cabin.

There is, however, a high pitched noise, and I can’t decipher where it’s coming from. If the belts are too tight will they make a high pitched noise? I read some threads about AC pulley bearing issues causing some high pitched noises. So my first step tomorrow will be removing the AC belt and seeing what I come back with after that test.

 

[CPACruiser]

Also made a short little clip of an obstacle that defeated me last time I was here, due to my locker switch coming unplugged behind the dash

Videos literally never do an obstacle justice...its pretty big when you're looking at it in person (that's what she said?)

 

[bhsdriller]

What about getting dressed in the morning during a winter camping trip....... Maybe I am the only one who goes camping in the dead of winter lol

True, eh it's about as good as it can get in the back of a car you're basically laying/sitting but it's not bad

 

[TexasJack]

Does the space and moving around feel cramped with the sleeping platform and that overhead rack or does it work well? I will be working on a platform and was worried about if limiting the ability to move around and get in and out of the back.

I have a similar sleeping platform in my 80 series. I have slept in it many times over the years, sometimes for a week straight. I am 5'10" and I can straighten out completely. You have to hunch over a bit when you sit up but it is remarkably comfortable. I typically get in from the passenger side rear door using the hand holds. I just crawl in head first into a sitting position and push my legs to the tailgate. I have slept in the truck during brutally cold nights with a very low degree rated sleeping bag and a feather blanket but I also wore thick wool socks and long underwear. Plenty warm. The nicest thing about sleeping in the truck is that you have no worries during thunder storms which is not necessarilly true in a roof-top tent. Very cozy during a storm. The only difficult issue is going to the bathroom during the nite. I keep a pair of crocs handy and just drop down out of the truck the same way I got in. Little shocking on a cold nite but that is camping! One tip I would pass along, keep a tray in the back of the truck on which to keep your keys, a bottle of water and other things you may want access to during the night. I am nearly 65 and I can still get in and out of the truck in this fashion with no problems.

I get dressed out beside the truck as long as the weather allows. I have gotten all of my hunting gear on while in the truck but it takes longer and is a bit of a workout.

 

[efjayatee]

Today:

 

[MUDZLLA]

Another one getting a 150 point inspection and a service.

What 150 points?

 

[Mtntopper]

Use the green grease on the u-joints. If you already have moly loaded in a gun, use that on the slip yokes, as that is more of a high pressure grease for sliding applications.

When greasing the u-joints, grease until you hear the crackle and see the grease coming out just a bit. This forces out some of the old debris.

On the yokes, only grease until you see the joint move where the shaft tries to extend slightly.
Then remove the grease gun, and either press the ball on the zerk or remove the zerk to remove any residual pressure.

When greasing the slip yokes, do not pump that full of grease, only needs a little. When the suspension compresses, if that yoke can't slip because it's full of grease, the drive shaft will push into the transfer case and damage it.

 

[GA Trevor]

Attempted to replace the VSV without taking off the upper plenum. didn't work out too well.

 

[DKW]

Today:

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Really like your fuel can holder and tire holder/swingout. Are they discussed on ih8mud. If so, would appreciate keywords.