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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    That was my experience. 4th gear, right about 3400 rpms to be exact :D
    Oh ya, I’d bet all my marbles on the friction plate worn out with that scenario. We did the same thing to my parents 85 4runner when me and my siblings learned stick :rofl:


    Yep, got to drop the transmission down to get at the clutch.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:39 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    You can get a good look inside the combustion chamber here; Again, this is a 2-stroke, which in case anybody reading this doesn't know means the oil and gas are mixed together in the fuel tank, and this process has to be repeated whenever a refuel is needed...

    Again, when my friend's kid told me the engine was seized, I was expecting to find a thoroughly fried engine when I opened this thing up; Just look how clean it is!

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  3. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    No wonder it's $1,700!
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    This was at Gwyn's early today; She recently got two rabbits from somebody who couldn't take care of them anymore...

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    @ColoradoTJ

    Both rabbits live in a hutch in the backyard, and the backyard is totally fenced in so they roam freely; I couldn't catch one rabbit, but this guy didn't run away and let me pick him up after I talked to him calmly (though he was still a bit freaked out until I cuddled him and brought him into the house)...

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  7. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:51 PM
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  9. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:53 PM
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    Gwyn said I could have him, but my parents weren't keen on it; I am going to research rabbits a bit more and see if I can change their minds...

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    Gwyn even says he's toilet trained; What's not to love?!?!

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    They usually end up having Carb or Coil issues. The Carb started acting up on my 10-year-old weed whacker right at the very end of the season this year so I picked up a new one last week.
     
  12. Dec 29, 2021 at 8:05 PM
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    I just scrapped a weedwacker today...
     
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    Forsure!
    I’ve done 4 clutches on 3 trucks and its not the easiest thing, but it is doable for a competent home wrencher with some help.

    The biggest pain in the butt are the top bolts that you have to bear hug the transmission with a crazy mess of extensions and pivot attachments in order to get loose, then getting everything lined up on the way back in is hard.

    I dread it every time, so much that’s why I paid the last time. But it was cold and I don’t have a garage so I said :spending:
     
  14. Dec 29, 2021 at 8:12 PM
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    If it's not basic maintenance or work on the stereo system, I'm pretty much
    :spending:
    as well...
     
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    Here I am holding Gideon earlier today...

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    The wind from her flapping wings felt good!

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Clutch bracket ????

    I have never had a problem with the two top bell housing bolts I don`t understand how others do

    the wiring harness on the top right side is more of a pain for me '
     
  18. Dec 29, 2021 at 8:18 PM
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    The mother of a friend of ours had to switch nursing homes because of a financial situation, and Gwyn and I went over to help clear the room out; This epic gingerbread house was on display in the lobby!

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    Gwyn's daughter's 2010 Subaru Forester has turned into a moneypit, so she sold it to Carvana; This bumper sticker was placed on the back by Gwyn as a prank and was never removed... :D

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    That chimney looks delish
     

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