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    74 Hilux "Omastar"

    The trans is not in yet. I had to cut a out quite a bit of the firewall and will be fabricating a new cross member for the new transmission. I am...
    Post by: dragoon713, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads
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    '73 18R-C oil filter issue

    Try the Fram or Royal Purple filters. I had a lot of trouble finding filters that would sit all the way down bacuase how long the tube was.
    Post by: dragoon713, May 29, 2017 in forum: Maintenance/Repair
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    74 Hilux "Omastar"

    I tried to get it to sit without having to raise or move the engine forward, but the problem is it cuts really close to the oil pick up in the...
    Post by: dragoon713, May 29, 2017 in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads
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    74 Hilux "Omastar"

    So last weekend I tried to set the engine in and ran into a few issues. The Steering box is not a problem, thankfully, but the plenum is really...
    Post by: dragoon713, May 19, 2017 in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads
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    74 Hilux "Omastar"

    I'm shocked how good the gauges look. Plus you can customize the look of them quite a bit. I had some time today and started preparing the 3rz to...
    Post by: dragoon713, Apr 28, 2017 in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads
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    74 Hilux "Omastar"

    Due to illness I have not made any real progress, but I decided to go with an LCE pro clutch and lightened flywheel. I also decided to take...
    Post by: dragoon713, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads
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    74 Hilux "Omastar"

    I sadly blew the engine in my 74 Hilux in January, and ever since I have been tracking down all the parts I would need to swap to a 3rz. I have...
    Thread by: dragoon713, Apr 17, 2017, 23 replies, in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads
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    Prevent Theft

    I am going to get the Nrg wheel and lock for it. I just installed a starter kill switch, I would have preferred a fuel pump one, but I have a...
    Post by: dragoon713, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: Interior/Electronics
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    Prevent Theft

    After I had my 74 hilux stolen and recovered, no damage or missing parts, I am trying to better secure the vehicle. I ordered a new ignition a...
    Thread by: dragoon713, Jun 19, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: Interior/Electronics
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    L43 to W5x swap

    Do the w5x match up with the 18r? And what clutch assembly do you need?
    Post by: dragoon713, May 11, 2016 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    18R-U Weber adapter

    Here are the pics of my linkage set up[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: dragoon713, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Misfire help

    I spent a couple hours running through every possible thing on the engine and found that the nut holding the condenser in place had come loose. I...
    Post by: dragoon713, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    18R-U Weber adapter

    I bought a kit from redline and it came with two adapter plates and 3 gasket. I redrilled part of the linkage to shift the location a half inch or...
    Post by: dragoon713, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain