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    Specs for 76 Long Bed - What is MAX Weight?

    Trying to find out what is the maximum weight a 1976 Long Bed can do. In other words, what is the most weight the entire truck can take on...
    Thread by: Lostandconfused, Oct 28, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Exterior/Body
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    18rc headers

    I have an 8-R head inthe backyard. Search the site for the difference between an 18-r and an 8-r head. As I recall, they are just a few...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Wacky! Brake Lights Come On Only When Turn Signal Engaged

    Very good questions. I should have made these point earlier. This truck was about to become melted slag when I got it out of the mountains....
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Interior/Electronics
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    Wacky! Brake Lights Come On Only When Turn Signal Engaged

    It's a 1974 SR5 that I really want to finish off. It runs, but the electrical isn't right.... Any thoughts on what to do and the way to do it is...
    Thread by: Lostandconfused, Jan 9, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Interior/Electronics
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    Timing Chain : What I Did, Doing, & Should Have Done ( 18RC )

    Here are the before and after photos of the used-vs.-new timing chain. Note the difference in tightness and slack. Who knew a chain could...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Timing Chain : What I Did, Doing, & Should Have Done ( 18RC )

    So my next step was to - once again -- put the sprockets/gears back onto their respective spindles with a NEW upper timing chain. Some...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Timing Chain : What I Did, Doing, & Should Have Done ( 18RC )

    So I'm doing the shade tree mechanic gig until it gets too hot today. What I Did: I compressed the tensioner arm with painter's tape. I...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Timing Chain : What I Did, Doing, & Should Have Done ( 18RC )

    So here's the latest: I went out and removed the upper timing chain ... again. It turns out that chain was stretched. It came out of a 20 R I...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Upper Timing Chain: Tensioner Loose or Chain Grabbing Or Okay Or What?????

    So I was going to put the timing chain cover back on, but then I stated thinking about the upper timing chain. People were telling just run the...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Timing Chain : What I Did, Doing, & Should Have Done ( 18RC )

    NavyMC- Major thanks for the thoughts and perspectivs. I'm doing these post as I do the work so anyone who may be doing their own timing chain...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Differential and Exhaust Pipes, Oh My!

    Differential - The Second Drainage So I refilled the differential again with both gear oil and solvent. Like the previous oil change, I first...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Differential and Exhaust Pipes, Oh My!

    Here's The Differntial Oil - Drained Twice Here are the pics of the first differential oil change. When I finally got the fill plug off, I stuck...
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: Engine/Drivetrain
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    Toyota Well-Done

    Great posts! Great work!
    Post by: Lostandconfused, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads