Drove it for the last time, then ripped it apart.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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If I hold my mouth right and roll it down to "just the right spot", I don't get the dreaded continuous Squeak. Your solution is "money!"
what RTV did you use on the header to get it to seal?
This Permatex Ultra Copper. I can’t say it was leaking before I used this, the old gasket was okay without sealer, until it burned through. Kind of a belt & suspenders deal I guess, not wanting to have a do over.
Thanks! And which gasket
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Changed the oil, checked that the air injection system was functioning properly, made sure all vacuum lines were connected where they are supposed to be, and then took my '80 in for the dreaded CA smog check. It passed! I sweat bullets every time I take it in because it is such a pain if it fails...
Finally got around to installing a new turn signal switch on the Karma Cruiser. I have a box of about 20 good used ones, but I opted to dig into the stash for an NOS one. 
While I was under the dash I noticed that the hazard flasher was bolted down to the firewall boot of the steering column, with one bolt. While I don’t remember why this is so, it is likely that when Tony purchased the truck in ‘92 it already had an aftermarket flasher, which I at some point replaced with a factory flasher. Not having the intermediate mounting bracket, the expedient solution was just to mount it as I found it today.
So into the stash I go. And there I find a used jewel. Yellow zinc still in great shape. I look at the inventory tag and I smile, remembering the vehicle that I pulled it out of… in 1992. Only 40 I ever bought with a Chevy 6 in it. Dented on all 4 corners and driven so hard (without a rollover) that the brace above the hatch had a wind in it!
Most importantly to the story, the husband of the widow that sold me the truck had been a chain smoker. All the hardware inside the cab was perfectly preserved…under a layer of nicotine!
While I was under the dash I noticed that the hazard flasher was bolted down to the firewall boot of the steering column, with one bolt. While I don’t remember why this is so, it is likely that when Tony purchased the truck in ‘92 it already had an aftermarket flasher, which I at some point replaced with a factory flasher. Not having the intermediate mounting bracket, the expedient solution was just to mount it as I found it today.
So into the stash I go. And there I find a used jewel. Yellow zinc still in great shape. I look at the inventory tag and I smile, remembering the vehicle that I pulled it out of… in 1992. Only 40 I ever bought with a Chevy 6 in it. Dented on all 4 corners and driven so hard (without a rollover) that the brace above the hatch had a wind in it!
Most importantly to the story, the husband of the widow that sold me the truck had been a chain smoker. All the hardware inside the cab was perfectly preserved…under a layer of nicotine!
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Bought a new toy, I mean tool. This ultrasonic cleaner is life changing. Ha!
The springs turned out great. Tons of small parts to do. Easy peasy now!
Added the new gear shift instructions plate, knob and retaining wire to the refreshed glove box door.
Took inventory on all the weather strip before the fun begins soon.
3/4 done with installing the new windshield. Hands got tired. Called it a day...
The springs turned out great. Tons of small parts to do. Easy peasy now!
Added the new gear shift instructions plate, knob and retaining wire to the refreshed glove box door.
Took inventory on all the weather strip before the fun begins soon.
3/4 done with installing the new windshield. Hands got tired. Called it a day...
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What liquid/cleaner are you using in the ultrasonic.
I did a search on YouTube a week ago, there are several “recipe demos’ that show what some others are using. You may find it interesting or a bit crazy. I’d say it was informative and provides a few options
I bought a gallon of carb cleaner from walmutt $50 - haven't used it yet - soon.
IDK, Is the carb cleaner flammable?
I've been working in the jewelry industry for yrs where ultrasonic cleaners are a staple. Years ago we used a mixture of lemon dawn, ammonia and tri sodium phosphate, with some water. It was a pretty nasty mix. Later we found lemon dawn and water was pretty good on its own. Finally we use a product made by Polychem, which is biodegradable and very effective. We use it straight, no additives. I'm not sure where you can buy it.
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Non-flammable non-hazardous Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution for carb fuel injectors and other automotive parts
At the gun store we used Stoddard Solvent on reels and gun parts.
At the gun store we used Stoddard Solvent on reels and gun parts.
Polychem Solutions Ultra CR Concentrate Jewellery Cleaner
Polychem Solutions Ultra CR Concentrate Jewellery Cleaner A biodegradable, non-ammoniated, non-hazardous solution. This concentrate jewellery cleaner is mixed 1 part solution to 1 parts water. Efficiently cleans with a minimum of time in the ultrasonic machine. Rinses clean without a cling...
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I used evapo rust for the springs to remove the surface rust. Put them in a small mason jar suspended in the heated water bath. Depends on material and what you intend to do as to what solution to use.
Had a slow leak in my oil pan. Seemed like it was coming out of the drain plug so I changed the plug gasket/sill but it continued to leak. Looked all over the pan and didn't see anything leaking down the sides or front but kept cuddling up at the skid plate and dripping at the drain..pulled the pan and drilled bout the spot welds and found a layer of hard crud. I ground it off with a wire wheel and found the culprit!! I figured I would just cut out the section and weld in a new piece of 16ga steel . Well the 40+ years of corrosion under the skid plate had thinned out all of the steel and welding it kept blowing out and wouldn't hold without making bigger holes
Broke down and ordered a new one from Toyota. All good now
Broke down and ordered a new one from Toyota. All good nowSame think with transmission cover here. Even at 35 amps with a 1/16 tungsten, still having a hard time with it. Going to have to probably break down and order another.Had a slow leak in my oil pan. Seemed like it was coming out of the drain plug so I changed the plug gasket/sill but it continued to leak. Looked all over the pan and didn't see anything leaking down the sides or front but kept cuddling up at the skid plate and dripping at the drain..pulled the pan and drilled bout the spot welds and found a layer of hard crud. I ground it off with a wire wheel and found the culprit!! I figured I would just cut out the section and weld in a new piece of 16ga steel . Well the 40+ years of corrosion under the skid plate had thinned out all of the steel and welding it kept blowing out and wouldn't hold without making bigger holes
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Quick question. What is this cover here. I don't have a plug where the arrow is pointing and for the past week I'm seeing a drip coming from the hole after driving. Usually ends up about 1.5" diameter before it stops. Not sure where I should start looking for the leak?
