I totally forgot I posted here. I've been insanely busy with work, but I've been driving it locally here in CT. Enjoying it and finally spent some money and have some concerns now!
I just ordered:
Gobi Ranger Roof Rack
4Plus Tire & Cooler Carrier
Mosely Motors Sniper EFI Kit
Kept having issues starting, realized that the starter was pretty old. I ended up picking up a GR as recommended by a bunch of people. Starts right up every time!
I have an exhaust leak near the intake, there's a lot of gasket sealer there my guess is something is warped, but I may upgrade to the ceramic headers from Man-A-Fre, still deciding, $1,100 for them with the Y-pipe.
I went off road a bit and got stuck, I ended up getting out, but I realized that I cannot get into 4L. It just will not budge. Gets from 2H, 4H and N easily, not sure what the issue is or how to start debugging it.
Thought my e-brake didn't work, I didn't realize that its not actually attached to the shoes its a gear/transfer case brake, so I had to adjust the knob CCW and it doesn't move now which is very nice, because trying to heel/toe with the brake pedal a mile above the throttle pedal was a bit difficult on hills.
Still learning and finally got the time to do more. Sorry for the super late update, but I'm back at it.
I have to run through all the fluids still, I've never dealt with transfer cases or diff fluids so time to research and get back to work.
Consider upgrading your knuckle steering arms to move the tie rod above the springs. Especially if you plan to wheel on rock and boulder infested trails.
Not planning on going on any crazy trails right now, just getting into the overland/off-road scene, but I will take a look at upgrading the steering arms.
Is this truck in or around the NYC area? Looks like a truck a buddy once owned for a time … he changes trucks as much as most people change underwear… he’s owned over 250 tlcs
Bought it in MA, now lives in CT.
Tune up and fluid change on everything. Address any weird noises then drive it and have fun. Then power steering if it doesn’t have it and high steer while you’re in there. You’ll probably want a track bar at some point if you don’t drive like a granny.
Power steering works great, not sure what a track bar is, is it for articulation like pan hard bar for 4 links?
What distributor is that? (Cant tell from the photos)
I would recommend verifying the make/model of the disty to make sure its correct for a 2F.
Some folks buy cruisers that have a disty for a chevy I-6 engine, the drive gear on the disty isnt *exactly" the same and the disty can get pushed up and disengage from the oil pump, which completely genades the engine!
I bought mine with an incorrect disty and was lucky that nothing was damaged. Swapped it out for an electronic trollhole disty.
Some HEI, I've heard this happen before, someone on FB told me about their locking experience with their distributor not engaging correctly. Previous owner had driven around with this distributor for a while I am assuming its okay but I will have to do a bit more research.
Nice looking ride! If you're talking about the length of the snorkel, leave the exterior parts alone and only shorten what is under the hood. A little cleaning is all that I would do other than address maintenance items.
Just the inside, the tubing is crazy. Outside is perfect length. TLC is the name of the game!
Very nice find!! I’d like more info on that snorkel setup! What’s leaking?
Exhaust leak, I think something is warped, theres a lot of gasket sealer.
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I hope the SOA didn’t unload on a street corner.
I'm alive!
