I got my main sniper-kit kit in and still waiting on another order. But in the meantime I can get a few things done. Drilled out the holes on the mounting plate and bolted everything down with new gaskets and sealant. Also was advised to fill around the bolts to assure a proper seal.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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You could remove the center area of the gasket by razor knifing it around the perimeter.
Long term exposure to fuel and heat could degrade it to the point that it removes itself.
I might have been tempted to radius the edges of the manifold entry but that's just me.
I did that too.
In tank Fitech pump, corvette regulator, and AN lines plumbed up tonight to feed the sniper. I'm getting closer to firing this guy up!
You are good as long as you have the GM “corvette” pressure regulating fuel filter (with the return line to the gas tank) installed after (downstream) of the fuel pump
Better to use too much gasket sealant on the intake manifold adapter gasket and adapter to sniper gasket. Even just the smallest air leak will cause all kinds of issues. Also make sure you use a good, extra thick gasket on the exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe flange as any air leak here will also cause havoc with the O2 sensor. Ask me how I know..
Nice work!
Skreddy
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Well obviously, fuel would just leak out with no hose connections between those….
Just kidding. Provided the filtering is in the right order, I don’t see why not. I like an external pump as close yo the tank as possible.
Who made your canvas? It looks great!
„Director's cut
“It’s an old OEM top, but cut around. Very simple way to save the old top.
Reliable defense from the sun and heavy rains.
mattressking
10 digits to freedom
This top entices me to get fst bows.„Director's cut
It’s an old OEM top, but cut around. Very simple way to save the old top.
Reliable defense from the sun and heavy rains.
6f40j9
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Got 95% of my lights to work. Contact cleaner and good bulbs help 
I think I need a turn signal flasher unit (hazards work, signals on left side don’t). Still struggling with reverse light (could be transmission switch?) and license plate light (new and plugged into same connector as tail light that works).
Adjusted the rear brakes in my quest to bleed/test/adjust proportioning valve.
Drained rear diff oil, cleaned cover.
I think I need a turn signal flasher unit (hazards work, signals on left side don’t). Still struggling with reverse light (could be transmission switch?) and license plate light (new and plugged into same connector as tail light that works). Adjusted the rear brakes in my quest to bleed/test/adjust proportioning valve.
Drained rear diff oil, cleaned cover.
More likely turn switch id guessGot 95% of my lights to work. Contact cleaner and good bulbs help
Got a good ground at the number plate lamp?
6f40j9
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Was trying to find the switch re build kit someone on here said was available through Toyota still. Gonna try that first because I need to do it anyway.
I haven’t checked voltage to ground yet.
Green Bean
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I felt that the rusty acorn-style rocker cover nuts let down the engine bay appearance. Sooo, I opted to replace them....
The castle nuts are for the spare tire carrier.
The castle nuts are for the spare tire carrier.
I had to trim the gasket as well. I found that the butterflies would catch from time-to-time cause a really nasty sticking throttle. Just as a heads-up.
Mine are from real steel
Couple of Questions why wouldn't you just use the return/regulator on the Tb? Is it to reduce the amount of fuel line used? Or is there a problems with the internal regulator?You are good as long as you have the GM “corvette” pressure regulating fuel filter (with the return line to the gas tank) installed after (downstream) of the fuel pump
Better to use too much gasket sealant on the intake manifold adapter gasket and adapter to sniper gasket. Even just the smallest air leak will cause all kinds of issues. Also make sure you use a good, extra thick gasket on the exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe flange as any air leak here will also cause havoc with the O2 sensor. Ask me how I know..
Also can I just use the stock 5/16 outlet on the tank? I'm concerned that it won't flow the volume of fuel the pump requires.
Finally made it to the rubicon!!! Been waiting a while for this trip. Decided to do it “backwards”.
First day the Jeep lost its track bar mount. Whatever, we had fun and made it to SMOG camp. Made dinner and slept under the stars. Next day I met Tony Twiddle(?) at rubicon springs. Nice guy- promoted the TLCA and sent me one my way. Bottom of big sluice the Jeep lost its track bar mount again. After fixing it, it was decided to turn back and make sure the we made it out in one piece.
I think Cadillac hill was everyone’s favorite. The start gave me little trouble, but after that I was able to make the rest without too much trouble. Good times.
First day the Jeep lost its track bar mount. Whatever, we had fun and made it to SMOG camp. Made dinner and slept under the stars. Next day I met Tony Twiddle(?) at rubicon springs. Nice guy- promoted the TLCA and sent me one my way. Bottom of big sluice the Jeep lost its track bar mount again. After fixing it, it was decided to turn back and make sure the we made it out in one piece.
I think Cadillac hill was everyone’s favorite. The start gave me little trouble, but after that I was able to make the rest without too much trouble. Good times.