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    1984 Toyota Phoenix project

    in Improvement and Do-It-Yourself Projects you have done to Share!

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    34 minutes ago, Scott iv said:

    Nice work on the big clean up and salvage. I know what you mean about those chips of plywood after the wood has got wet and dried a bunch of times. The ceiling on mine chipped like that and I had small plywood bits everywhere. Cool to see just the floor of the camper for perspective on its size. 

    Thanks! MAN! you aren't kidding! Those plywood chips and splinters were CRAZY to clean up. It was pretty much every part of the shell. I agree, with everything removed, I was surprised at how much space there was on the platform.  

    Vacuum leak?

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

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    Here are some shots of the fuse box, the relay, and a video of the engine surging.
     

    Some history;

     

    before it was parked and used as storage, it functioned perfectly. The last time I had to move it, I accidentally crossed the battery wires. After that it would not turn over. I ended up rigging an electric fuel pump to it just to get it home, worked, but had the exact same issue, when I stopped pushing the fuel peddle it would die. I’m guessing when I crossed the wires I fried SOMETHING? I’m starting at the relays, but there are a few other switches with power running to them.
     

    Right now, I have replaced the mechanical fuel pump and as far as I know, there was never an electric pump? 
     

    detail- while searching for a vacuum leak, I pulled a small hose leading into one of the switches and the idle instantly improved, it ran well until I pushed the gas peddle and then it died. It would not idle again until it was cool. 

     

    hope these details, I will keep you all posted with any progress. 

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    Vacuum leak?

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

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    3 minutes ago, linda s said:

    The part you listed is a fuel heater. Only for diesels

    Linda S

    WHY IS IT IN MY TRUCK!?!?! HAHAHA Seriously though, I think I have found a suitable replacement. looks like, Part Number: 909870200483 is compatible with this situation? Just now digging into possible solutions. I will post some video of the surge the engine is experiencing, as well as photos of the fuse box.  

    Vacuum leak?

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

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    2 hours ago, WME said:

    A spray can of carb cleaner. When the engine is warm and reluctant to idle. Spray all the gaskets in the intake system, the idle will change when the engine sucks in a shot of cleaner. Then if you can't find anything spray all the hoses hooked to the intake manifold.

    I was doing that today and found nothing, I did however pull one hose and put it back and the idle improved. I'm wondering if it may be one of the 2 relays. The Toyota part # 85931-35010 Relay, Emission one to be exact.... as it turns out it has been discontinued. What does one do when a part has been discontinued? 

    Vacuum leak?

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

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    Hi friends! I am happy to report that I have nearly finished my RV to flatbed conversion. I am having one last annoying problem with the engine; it seems to have a vacuum leak that I can't track down. The engine will fire right up and idle just fine until it warms up, then it does not want to idle. It runs and drives fine, but as soon as I take my foot off the gas, the dies. This is not ideal for any kind of city driving. Any ideas on where to start? I have some more info that I will share in order to help identify the problem but I thought I would just get this out there ASAP to start the process. Thanks in advance. 

    Help with frame

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    Hey all, back to working on my 1984 Phoenix. 
    I finally got the original floor torn out, and discovered this crazy frame design. I think this is the same as the guy that built the motorcycle mount. 
    my question is, do you all think I should reinforce my frame the same way as the other guy? Or do you think I can just build straight onto it as long as I never plan to support more weight than just me and my tent/camping gear? 

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    1984 Toyota Phoenix project

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    On 3/22/2022 at 1:42 PM, Scott iv said:

    Both are fun ideas. Look at your frame extensions as you consider the outdoor patio option. Don't know about your 84 but on my 87 Escaper the frame extensions are not substantial and  were rusty. I reinforced them to accommodate a motorcycle rack. Measure and lay out the size of your patio option on the ground  to get a perspective of how big it would ultimately be. These campers are small so the patio will be small.  Flat bed option with the cab over sleeper would be cool to. Perhaps you could add a covered kitchen area like tear drop campers have against the back of the cab. Will look forward to seeing what you do. 

    Hey thanks for the advice! I read your post about the motorcycle rack and plan on doing the same or something similar, thanks for posting that! Yes, originally I was hoping for the deck to be big enough for a friend to pitch a tent up off the ground, but if I keep the fenders on, there will be no room. I think I will end up with a deck just big enough for 2 camp chairs and a cooking surface. We shall see, thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it! 

    1984 Toyota Phoenix project

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    Posted · Edited by AKPirate

    Hey everyone! I had not given this project any thought in a while, the winter came and stopped me in my tracks. As spring approaches, I started thinking about her again. 

    I will share a bit of an interesting story;

     

        I managed to lose the title, couldn't find it anywhere. As I was cleaning her out, I found an insurance stub in the glove box, complete with the previous owner's name! I was able to track him down, and found out that he is actually a state representative here. I emailed his office, as well as left a phone message. One of his staff responded to both, and we managed to work out getting a copy of the title! It took a long time, simply because Alaska is Alaska, but I have the title in hand once again! 

     

    Hoping to knock the project out ASAP, but we shall see how that goes! 

    ANYWAYS here is part 3, please let me know what your thoughts are, thanks in advance. 

     

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    1985 Toyota Huntsman - Is it worth it?

    in General Discussion

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    4 hours ago, john*thomas said:

     I went and looked at one that had sat for years. I wasn't even interested as a complete gut. It even had the F.F. axle. 

     

     So.......as noted more info is needed. It could very well be worth it or it could cost more than finding a decent one to start with. 

     

     Put a battery in it and hit it with some starting fluid to see if it fires. It's highly unlikely to run until the fuel system has thoroughly been cleaned. 

    I just started working on one that I purchased like 10 years ago, it was running when I got it, but it sat in my own yard for years, the first thing to go on it was the fuel pump, then the starter quit while it was sitting. The fuel system was totally fine, surprisingly. My friend did pull the tank and check it out, it wasn't that much work, but, my buddy that did it is small, and could easily fit under the thing. The most annoying part was trying to get the system primed again, but even that was fine. I will tell you that it is worth it to me, but that's because I got it for very cheap and I like Toyotas. It really is all about how much time and money you have to throw at the project, if you just want a camper, I would look at something new, if you really like the Yotas, and want a largish project, go for it.

    1987 Mini-Cruiser Rehab!!

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    On 8/19/2019 at 7:39 PM, ModocMade said:

    last weekends work

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    Thank you so much for these photos! They are really helping me understand what's in there. I am removing the camper, but was hoping to keep the base of the overhead attached to the truck. do you think that's possible?

    1984 Toyota Phoenix project

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    I just want the whole system empty as to avoid any possible incidents... Earlier this summer I was remodeling a mobile home in Denali, and cut through a 240v live line.... the fireworks and small fire were pretty incredible, the melted sawsall blade was also pretty neat, but the experience did cause me to think twice about how to handle the yota propane tank. I have quite a bit more demolition to do and just feel better about the whole situation with the tank and lines empty. 

     

    If the thing weren't so rat poopy, I would have cooked some meals in there!

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