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  1. When I got my 1986 Dolpin I am fairly sure the anode had never been repalced. It was stuck fast. I exposed some of the metal of the tank, around the anode and heated it up with a heat gun. Then touched some ice to the hex head on the anode itself. The heat expands the metal ofthe tank, the ice cooled and contracts the head. With a little force, it turned and came out. When I put in the new anode, I added a little Anti-seize compound, the same I use for spark plugs. Therefore I knew if the anode needed to be grounded it would be. Plus with the anti-seize compund, I have a better chance removing the new anode down the road.
  2. Allen: Besides the lower end of the W56 you would rather have, have you found the 5th gear of the W52 to be useful? I see you posted it saved you around 500rpm @ 70mph. I would assume lower gas consumption with that savings. Also, with all your modifications, improved exhaust, MSD ignition, etc, what are you averaging on mpg? Some of those upgrades are sounding interesting to me as well.

  3. I’m at about 94% certain I’m going to give this a try. I definitely see the advantages of the W56 2x4 tranny, if I can find one. I did locate a W55 2x4, at a “Pull N Save” $134. No matter what, if working with a junk yard tranny, I will go have it re-built. I still need to call around and get a ball park budget for that. This last weekend my Wife and I went down to the Comanche Nation Grass Lands. There where no big up and own hills but a few moderate hills. 1st and 2nd did ok on the W46, but I can see where serious mountain hills will be a challenge. The 1st time we try one of the Colorado passes will be interesting, and slow. But what I am really after, more than up and down hills, is that 5th gear when out on the open highway, 70/75 mph, without the engine being so wound up. The 500+ miles we did this weekend, we averaged 16.6mpg. That was with a lot of highway miles. I am hoping a 5th gear will make a trip like that more efficient. Allen: Besides the lower end of the W56 you would rather have, have you found the 5th gear of the W52 to be useful? I see you posted it saved you around 500rpm @ 70mph. I would assume lower gas consumption with that savings. Also, with all your modifications, improved exhaust, MSD ignition, etc, what are you averaging on mpg? Some of those upgrades are sounding interesting to me as well.
  4. Hey Boots

    The tank is full, but as I am in Colorado, outside air pressure could be an issue. As part of an extensive rebuild of this Dolphin, I installed a new regulator, all other gas appliance seem to be working well. I have not checked the filter, good idea, as for some of the other items you recommend to check on.

    I also plan on taking the pilot light tube off, and cleaning ...

  5. Hi

    A small flame on a pilot can be caused by several things. 1. Tank is low on fuel. Outdoor temperature is too low for fuel to expand (and raise gas pressure). 3. Fuel regulator is malfunctioning. 4. Gas fuel filter is plugged. 5. Fuel valve is partially (insufficently opened. 6. Pinch or obstructed line. 7. The main gas control regulator screen filter is plugged. 8. Adjust regulator ...

  6. Greg: There are definitely some machine shops in town that specialize in shortening or lengthening, then balancing drive shafts, thanks. Bufbooth: Interesting, you motivated me to go look at the specs, as it turns out the W55 would have to be my choice as the all the gear ratio match, with 5th gear being a true “Over Drive”. The W52 does have different ratios which may cause that difference in mpg, you noticed. Thanks W46 First Gear: 3.566:1 Second Gear: 2.056:1 Third Gear: 1.384:1 Fourth Gear: 1.00:1 W52 First Gear: 3.625:1 Second Gear: 2.043:1 Third Gear: 1.394:1 Fourth Gear: 1.00:1 Fifth Gear: 0.853:1 W55 First Gear: 3.566:1 Second Gear: 2.056:1 Third Gear: 1.384:1 Fourth Gear: 1.00:1 Fifth Gear: 0.85:1
  7. After creating this new topic, I did take the time to scan down and find this other one, the one for the link provided. Kudos to “Allen” for a swap from an automatic transmission to a 5 speed manual. That is way more that I would be able to tackle. I went by a couple of salvage yards in town that specialize in Toyotas. The transmissions recommended by Allen: the W52 and W55 are readily available $100 to $300 mattering on the mileage of the vehicle. The W56, apparently rare and sought after, if found it’s a real “Find”. The Salvage yard guys have the option that a swap from a 4 speed to a 5, is not a big deal. The 5 speed will be a little longer, due to the 5th gear. Which means the cross member is moved back, the drive shaft has to be shorted, and the shifter hole has to be modified back a little. But the guys at both places thought everything else, the hydraulic clutch, reverse wires, speedo cable, etc, should be a direct bolt up. The one thing I heard to be careful about is the spline count on the out put shaft, apparently these can vary. But, none of this sounds too difficult. However “…none of this sounds too difficult” can be some famous last words, (I think General Custer said something like that as he rode to the Little Big Horn). Does anybody have any good guidance before I decide to try this?
  8. I’m just starting my research on this, however I though maybe someone has already done all the “research” and can save me some time. I’m in a 1986 Dolphin with 22RE with 4 speed manual Transmission . Although I know I will still be doing hills in 2nd and 3rd gear, on long flat stretches it would be nice to have a 5 speed. Has anyone doe this and what do you recommend? So far I think I know that I have either a L43 or L45, 4 speed transmission, and there is available G50, G52, or G54, 5 speeds transmissions, which might be direct bolt on, with little or no modifications necessary. I’m I correct so far?
  9. I feel a little like a “I have to out do you “ jerk, but….My wife and I got our 1986 Toyota Dolphin in December for free. The lady that owed it did not want to mess with it anymore. The repair estimates she got where so high, they made it junk for her so she just gave it to us. We had to haul it from Utah to Colorado on a flat bed. Turns out water in the gas tank ruined the tank and fuel pump, both needed to be replaced. With mechanical repairs, new tires, and remodeling the interior, we’re at about $3,000 now. Our first trip (we have never done a trip in and RV before) May/June is to Yellowstone, up to Montana, Back down to Devils Tower WY, then home. I do have a question: The HyroFlame heater, does nothing with power and LP on, no click, no blower, no sound, nothing, yet the instruction say it’s a self lighting furnace. Any ideas where to start to get it operable?
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