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[NeverGiveUpYota]

Truck rolls. But stalled very similar to in June. No bang… I’m admitting that might have been a misfire or something like that because everything checked out. This time was after going around the church lot 3-4 times, brought the rpm’s up to 2500 and all was fine. Sat at end of their driveway to turn into the street… turned, little gas and then poof, no power. Had enough momentum to keep rolling and into my own driveway.
Tested w/ help from Casey @POTATO LAUNCHER the battery and fusible link, both checked out. Then had a moment after checking those when I’d restarted the truck and my dash lights were out. Shook the FLs and then they came on. So…. Ignition switch?

 

[MoaByte]

Sounds like a bad ground.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Sounds like a bad ground.

Hmmm. All were pulled, replaced if necessary and installed. I suppose if they became greasy (because I sucked at some of my reassembly) they might not be making the best contact now.

 

[Ian Crawford]

Sounds electrical to me and likely a grounding issue. I'd start with battery terminal cleanup, check grounds (Do you have @Fourrunner 's cable kit?). I feel like I had a similar intermittent issue and replaced cables with Fourrunner kit, clean all grounds and installed with dielectric grease. No issues since.

If you have any connections you crimped I'd check those first, I've had issues there on other vehicles, longevity is very dependent on crimping equipment/solder/etc.

 

[MoaByte]

I put dielectric grease on my connections. It is supposedly nonconductive, but if properly crimped or clamped, it isn't a problem. But it does help with corrosion. I was surprised to learn that circuits get jolted when connected, enough that wires can loosen over time. Definitely start where jiggling the wires made a difference. It still could be the switch. Nothing like a heavy key ring to wear them out quickly.

 

[RDub]

I read back in your posts but couldn't tell if you can crank the motor when it shuts down or if all electrical is dead. If you can crank it but no start, likely something in the fusible links or ignition switch. If no crank then either bad main grounds (there are at least two, so look at battery terminal) or ignition switch. At least that is what occurs to me. May be wrong.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

I put dielectric grease on my connections. It is supposedly nonconductive, but if properly crimped or clamped, it isn't a problem. But it does help with corrosion. I was surprised to learn that circuits get jolted when connected, enough that wires can loosen over time. Definitely start where jiggling the wires made a difference. It still could be the switch. Nothing like a heavy key ring to wear them out quickly.

I’m not a heavy key ring person. Two keys and a jump ring and that’s it.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

So jumping the gun and ordering the near $100 switch wasn’t the worst idea. It is 36 years old. And I had scoured both battery posts prior to this second stall while driving scenario.
Thank you all for the guidance.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

I read back in your posts but couldn't tell if you can crank the motor when it shuts down or if all electrical is dead. If you can crank it but no start, likely something in the fusible links or ignition switch. If no crank then either bad main grounds (there are at least two, so look at battery terminal) or ignition switch. At least that is what occurs to me. May be wrong.

When I was on the phone w/ Casey after rolling into my driveway I checked the battery and it read decent. Then turned the key to on and checked links. Both ends, all prongs checked out basically the same, 12.63~. Then started it up easily and that’s when I saw my dash lights out. Got out and shook the fusible links and they came back on. I had also shook the key in the ignition and nothing faltered.

 

[PabloCruise]

When I was on the phone w/ Casey after rolling into my driveway I checked the battery and it read decent. Then turned the key to on and checked links. Both ends, all prongs checked out basically the same, 12.63~. Then started it up easily and that’s when I saw my dash lights out. Got out and shook the fusible links and they came back on. I had also shook the key in the ignition and nothing faltered.

Did you figure this out?

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Did you figure this out?

Idk for sure. I adjusted the height of the float in the carb. It might be ok. I charged the battery and drove it across the street a month or so ago and got it up into third and had none of the sputtering like previously. It could be all set now. Mentally and financially not in a place to take it further than across the street to test it. I live on a main drag and can’t simply push it home… Who knows, if it stalled maybe it would start right back up, idk. I’ve turned into a complete wimp because stalling is really scary for me w/o anyone to call and help me out. As much as I don’t want to sell it… I feel like I’m past the thrill of owning her anymore.

 

[RDub]

Idk for sure. I adjusted the height of the float in the carb. It might be ok. I charged the battery and drove it across the street a month or so ago and got it up into third and had none of the sputtering like previously. It could be all set now. Mentally and financially not in a place to take it further than across the street to test it. I live on a main drag and can’t simply push it home… Who knows, if it stalled maybe it would start right back up, idk. I’ve turned into a complete wimp because stalling is really scary for me w/o anyone to call and help me out. As much as I don’t want to sell it… I feel like I’m past the thrill of owning her anymore.

Have you ruled out the fusible links starting to fail? I’ve seen a few replacement kits out there, and my friend Jim @CruiserTrash sells a very robust, high quality setup for that.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Have you ruled out the fusible links starting to fail? I’ve seen a few replacement kits out there, and my friend Jim @CruiserTrash sells a very robust, high quality setup for that.

I don’t feel it’s that. I feel it’s in the relays in the area of the driver kickpanel. I’ve replaced some but the wiring is a mess from a PO and electrical just isn’t something that my brain fires well with…

 

[stevebradford]

Idk for sure. I adjusted the height of the float in the carb. It might be ok. I charged the battery and drove it across the street a month or so ago and got it up into third and had none of the sputtering like previously. It could be all set now. Mentally and financially not in a place to take it further than across the street to test it. I live on a main drag and can’t simply push it home… Who knows, if it stalled maybe it would start right back up, idk. I’ve turned into a complete wimp because stalling is really scary for me w/o anyone to call and help me out. As much as I don’t want to sell it… I feel like I’m past the thrill of owning her anymore.

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[NeverGiveUpYota]

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Funny. Yeah this has been mentally taunting me too. Unfortunately the weather, not having a decent space to work (other than my driveway) and a large bill that had to go on a credit card a few months ago really have ruined my drive.
I don’t have any choice honestly but to sell it. I’ll never get beyond the interest.

 

[bcolvin]

Funny. Yeah this has been mentally taunting me too. Unfortunately the weather, not having a decent space to work (other than my driveway) and a large bill that had to go on a credit card a few months ago really have ruined my drive.
I don’t have any choice honestly but to sell it. I’ll never get beyond the interest.

I’m sorry to hear that. Your thread was one of my favorites and totally inspiring. I hope your 2025 is a turnaround.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

I’m sorry to hear that. Your thread was one of my favorites and totally inspiring. I hope your 2025 is a turnaround.

Thank you so much for that. I think back on my thread and it seems so silly girl to me. I know I’ve done big things many haven’t. I wish I could get hold of that piece of me again but it’s just kinda gone out. Being an adult sucks… having big debt makes me feel paralyzed. Maybe it’s being 50. Idk.

 

[CruiserTrash]

@NeverGiveUpYota

204 pages in this thread. I read them all when I first got a 60 … every single page. And I’ve come back often to check on little things. You don’t know it but you’ve helped me a lot. If I can give back an iota of that, I’d be happy to. Please PM me. Who knows, maybe I can help now that I’ve learned a few things about these trucks.

If it comes down to it, will selling the 60 solve your financial woes? Nobody knows but you. Think about it long and hard though.

 

[4runner2FJ60]

@CruiserTrash well said. This thread should be under a "must reads" forum category! @NeverGiveUpYota I hope you get things straightened and can keep your 60. If not you certainly learned a ton and passed it on to everyone else. My 60 helps me escape the daily reality quite a lot. Thanks for the awesome thread.