MiniSimp's 1985

[snowshoebrue]

Love that.

There is a small chance that I'll be moving my truck from the back yard to the driveway soon

sure it will make it that far 

[MiniSimp]

sure it will make it that far 

With a little bit of work and a new battery!

[*** YELLER ***]

With a little bit of work and a new battery!

and AAA

[Wermz84]

What welding did you need?  i don't recall?  and did you ever fix your steering arm?

[MiniSimp]

What welding did you need?  i don't recall?  and did you ever fix your steering arm?

Steerin arm is good.
Need to tap the front diff drain plug hole, if that doesn't work, then I'm welding it.

[Wermz84]

Steerin arm is good.
Need to tap the front diff drain plug hole, if that doesn't work, then I'm welding it.

One of mine doesn't work anymore.  i have to pull the bottom two diff bolt's to dreain the oil.  

[MiniSimp]

Buying a new battery tonight & 2 gallons of gear oil.
Any suggestions on the battery?
Should have it out of the back yard and in the driveway Saturday.

To Do List:
Install Battery
Fill all Fluids
Torque Everything
Air up tires to 5lbs
Test Drive through town
Pay neighbor kid to clean inside and out
Load tools/parts
Air up Trailer Tires
Load on Trailer
Aquire 6 pack of Bass

[brockbuilt85]

i bought a duralast from autozone, it works pretty good, i cranked the truck a long long time before it died. you can get a red cap optima, thise are bad ass.

i would make jess clean it for free, tell her its her contribution to the trip, instead of paying gas money

[KDXSR5]

I just go to walmart or sams club and get the best one I can afford. There are walmarts all over, so if you ever need a new one you can stop and exchange the bad one easily. It has worked for me

[brockbuilt85]

if you just want to borrow one for the weekend i can take the one out of ol blue

[MiniSimp]

Got the truck from the back yard to the driveway. It started with a new battery, but the fan pulley is sticking. Got all the bolts torqued down. Still need to do all the fluids and repair the winch power cable. After that it just needs a serious wash and some gas. Note to self: Cover with tarp next time dumbass.

[MiniSimp]

[REG535]

now what

[MiniSimp]

Read above the pictures

[REG535]

oh ya hehe. good to see it again.

[*** YELLER ***]

I told you last about this time to wash that pig

[brockbuilt85]

and then the beast awoke from its slumber....

[MiniSimp]

Got the winch wiring fixed.
Need to pull the radiator to get to the fan pulley.
fun fun.

Here is a video of trying to get it on the trailer. Was trying to do it without running it too much, probably should have just ran it. Would have been faster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smn1M5ydlFE

To Do List:
Replace water pump
Finish welding front diff plug shut
Fill all Fluids
Test Drive through town
Pay neighbor kid to clean inside and out
Load tools/parts
Air up Trailer Tires
Load on Trailer
Fill water can with water
Fill Gas can with new gas
Aquire 6 pack of Bass
Torque Everything (steering arms & u-bolts were loose)
Air up tires to 5lbs (put 25 in em so I can drive it on the street first)
Fix winch power cable (quick fix for now, need to buy connectors)
Install Battery (finally bought the right size!)

[MiniSimp]

Buying a new water pump from Napa

Water Pump
Product Line:   Tru-Flow Water Pumps  
Part Number:   TFW 42339  
Price: 39.98
Availability:    Available Now
Features & Benefits   These O.E. Equivalent Water Pumps Have A Unitized Seal To Protect The Bearings & Provide Leak-Free, Long-Life Performance. The 1-Piece Bearing Assy Has Factory Sealed Bearings That Are Computer Matched For Low Friction. No-Sealant-Required Gaskets.
Warranty   Limited Lifetime-See Manufacturers Written Policy
Housing Material : Cast Aluminum
Timing Belt Driven : No
Water Pump Rotation : Standard
Application Information:   1985 Toyota Pickup
Engine: 2.4 L 2366 CC L4 22REC SOHC
Per Car Qty: 1

Thanks for the info Duffil

[brockbuilt85]

12 days until launch....

[*** YELLER ***]

Buying a new water pump from Napa


Thanks for the info Duffil

is that a newb who's DUFFIL

[MiniSimp]

is that a newb who's DUFFIL

an old school cowboy in a po-dunk railroad town.

[MiniSimp]

12 days until launch....

[CrazyYota]

What are you doing with the first gen?

[MiniSimp]

What are you doing with the first gen?

It was actually picked up today. It belongs to my brother-n-law.

[MiniSimp]

3.5 hours to change out the water pump and put everything back together. A new personal record for me! Nothing went wrong!!!!

To Do List:
Fill radiator (close petcock first!)
Finish welding front diff plug shut
Fill all Fluids
Test Drive through town
Pay neighbor kid to clean inside and out
Load tools/parts
Air up Trailer Tires
Load on Trailer
Fill water can with water
Fill Gas can with new gas
Aquire 6 pack of Bass
Torque Everything (steering arms & u-bolts were loose)
Air up tires to 5lbs (put 25 in em so I can drive it on the street first)
Fix winch power cable (quick fix for now, need to buy connectors)
Install Battery (finally bought the right size!)
Replace water pump (torqued to 9ftlbs and used ultra grey + paper gasket as per mfg directions)
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[*** YELLER ***]

UM...dont forget the wife and kids

[CrazyYota]

Pay neighbor kid to clean inside and out

x2   

[MiniSimp]

Radiator is filled and bled. Test drove around the court and the motor purrs.
Tomorrow will be gear oil day.

[YOTA yota]

Holy ! Talk about rode hard and put away wet...