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    Chinook 4X4 Conversion

    in General Discussion

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    SAS would be much better. IFS would be a huge pain in the behind. Dont know if any tanks or lines are in the way. My guess would be in the 2500 dollars range or more with everything

    Parts needed

    SAS from Marlin or Trail gear

    http://www.trail-gear.com/sas.html

    Gear driven Toyota Transfer case.

    Could either do a tranny swap to G2 or W56 or R151 with gear driven case or get a divorced Adapter for Tcase

    http://www.ottindustries.com/divorcetoyota.htm

    Drive shaft mod to the rear and new CV Drive shaft to the front

    Pre 85 Straight axle.

    4x4 IFS steering box

    New Cross member from junk yard or 4x4 Toyota Vendor

    Gears for Diffs

    not needed but would be nice

    Vented Rotors with IFS Calipers

    Brake Master cylinder with 1in bore

    Honda or Yamaha Generator, etc.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I had a honda eu 2000 for about 4 years worked great only would not start up once. I tipped it over while running and flooded it. Started up about an hour later. It would run my AC on the roof for about and hour then shut down and I would have to give it a few minutes. It was really hot outside too. Great little machine. Sold it so I could buy a honda welder combo.

    Hello All,

    I thought I saw an older post here from someone who has a used Yamaha 2400 generator for sale. If you still have it, I'm interested. I'd also be interested in a used Honda EU 2000 if anybody has one.

    Summer's finally here in Western Montana. Just got back from a trip to Libby for some "Pasture Pickin" with about 100 other bluegrass/country/folk musicians. Jammed until dawn with several different spontaneous groups. Great fun! My '85 Dolphin is the perfect size for these kinds of trips. I upgraded the five gallon propane tank to a 7.5 gallon and needed most of it for those cool mornings this time of year.

    Thanks,

    John

    Acceleration and braking

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    It takes a lot to get 6,000+ pounds moving with only about 130 HP.

    I really doubt a 22r is pushing 130 HP with automatic and 140000 miles maybe 100HP on a good day. It is the slowest thing that I have ever driven by far and there was nothing wrong with mine. My breaks worked really good though have you checked your pads maybe one of your calipers is leaking in air

    engine seems to lack power

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi all.

    My 1984-4 cylinder Peris Dolphin is struggling to maintain 55mph. The slightest incline would see a drop in the speedometer. Any suggestions on where to look first for solutions or is this typical of this particular non-aero dynamic design, very wide flat front berth? I'm having white smoke issues, which point to a head gasket problem. Could this have anything to do with it?

    Also, does anyone have the correct front tire size? Much appreciate the feedback.

    That means you are burning anti freeze. Might as well do the timing chain, oil pump, water pump, head gasket and what ever else you are supposed to do. What color is your oil? Have you checked your compression. good luck

    14 Bolt Rear axle

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Picked up a GM 14 bolt at 7-11 off the back of some guys scrap metal truck. Then was about to get the motor home and noticed the floor was not flat. I don't think there was one piece of not dry rotted wood on this thing. O well pretty sure it would work with a bigger master cylinder remounting the purchs but not to sure if the pumpkin would be to big with the spring under axle. I just got a new tandem axle trail that should keep me busy until the first of summer.

    Collision (caution graphic)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    looks really good congratulations on the fix. Is the frame bent? It is not that hard to take off the front Clip from another toyota. I did it with my 85 4x4 when I dovenosed it. A front clip is not that hard to find just need a little mig welder. I just dont know the rust situation on toyotas in your part of the country. Looks good

    timing chain replacement 100,000mi ?

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

    Posted

    I know its an old post but I have never scene a toyota timing chain fail. What happens is the tensioner wears out causing the chain to break its plastic guides. Then the chain wears it way into the timing cover and cause antifreeze to leak into the oil.

    You can hear the 22r clicking when the guides are broke. I just changed my timing belt on a 3.4L toyota motor at 90000 miles because the manual said to and it still looked brand new.

    Have fun in mexico

    engines 22r-want to switch to v6

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I want to find and upgrade my 22r to a v6 with more power for hills and speed the 22r on flat ground only does 55mph please help.

    Don't do it it will not bolt to the tranny and the 3.0 does not have the best history or gas mileage. If you are going to up grade go with the yota 3.4 to a R150 of R151 and a bell housing from Marlin Crawler. Don't need to go much faster than 55-60 just have more patience. These things don't stop to fast

    84 Dolphin Restoration

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Anyone else updating their interior?

    This is what we did with our old motor home. I sanded for about 4 hours and cleaned every thing up fixed some water damage around the front vent. The only place we left wallpaper is in the shower. Was not sure if it protected from water damage. It is acrylic paint and oil paint.

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    14 Bolt Rear axle

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I sold my toyota dolphin a few months ago because I did not want to pay insurance, and it served its purpose after our summer road trip. I have come across a a 1979 odyssey for super cheap. It has the weaker non-dually axle and would love to throw a 14 bolt with 5.13 gears single rear axle under it because of the price with some 10 ply tires. Does anybody have any experience with this. The master cylinder will have to be upgraded to a FJ 80 or some chevy model and new spring purchs. What else not to worried about the with. What is the Weight of a Odyssey? I know the Dolphin was 5545 loaded.

    The 14 bolt 63" WMS

    thanks for any info

    Welding with a toyota motor home

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just wondering if anybody has used a welder from a toyota RV Generator. It is a onan 3800 and I was planing to run it of the 220 plug that the lights and AC run off on the side of the RV. It looks like some seriouse 2 gauge wire from the Generator from the plug. Is this a bad Idea??? I hve welded with a generator before but it was a 110V and a small honda.

    Thanks

    Toyota Dreaming..

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I think toyota does not make because it to much of a liability for the other companies that produce the camper section. Toyota was just ranked the 2 biggest car company in america and is to busy making big gasoline trucks that get 10 miles to the gallon unloaded. I own three toyota that are great no complains what so ever. I wish they would male a smaller truck than the TACO with a turbo diesel and a straight axle.

    If they did make a motor home it would be based off the Tundra and cost 40,000 dollars or more.

    Camper Kitties

    in Pet Zone

    Posted

    I don't think our kitties would like living in the RV. The dog does not really like it either. When my wife an I got out of college we were homeless for about a month and lived in the truck. The kittes have never forgiven us. We were usually camping or staying with family. they like there own space but are pretty spoiled.

    Good luck

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