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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Sep 7, 2022 at 9:36 AM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Thank you! :fistbump:

    Got tickets for a future event to see Fluffy (Gabriel Iglesias) so that should be fun
     
  2. Sep 7, 2022 at 9:37 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Yassssss
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Redbull vodkas tonight for sure

    Thank you!
     
  4. Sep 7, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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  5. Sep 7, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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    @Wulf @Kwikvette that used powerpack is another can of worms, diagnosis showed mechanical fuel pump is bad (plus you can see the broken fuel line in this photo) 20220907_102418.jpg So I'm trying to just to see if the engine will run with plumbing in an electric fuel pump for shits and giggles.

    You know what that means!!! Hey fam, its ya boi here for the adapter party:luvya:

    20220907_102409.jpgwith special guest star, 1/4fnpt ball valve cause I don't have any normal 1/4 couplers, nor a 1/4fnpt hose barb lol
     
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  7. Sep 7, 2022 at 10:42 AM
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    Fuck yeah dawg

    Some more teflon tape and you can call yourself a plumber
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2022 at 11:11 AM
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    Oooohhh shit, did you pay your DuPont Tax for using that "T" word?!?!:D

    No worries there Dawgs, I got that high class PTFE in stock!20220907_110937.jpg


    Did someone order some fuel pump chicanery?20220907_105646.jpg
     
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  10. Sep 7, 2022 at 11:17 AM
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    Nope, carb is flooding now that it get gas.. gotta remove it and check the needle, seat and float.

    Here's something you don't see everyday

    20220907_111640.jpg
     
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  11. Sep 7, 2022 at 11:25 AM
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    What the baby AN fitting or Made in USA... or the float bowl held on by asphalt sealer?
     
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  12. Sep 7, 2022 at 11:57 AM
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    :rofl::rofl: pretty much all of that

    The made in USA zenith carb was what I was remarking on specifically though. The baby AN fitting is different for a small engine but not the first I've seen it. And that is the rubber gasket degraded to the point it just looks like asphalt sealer
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    When your furniture-sized TV's net you enough profits to open up shop to make carburetors.
     
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  14. Sep 7, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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    Sure didn't work out that way for Philco
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Maaaaan, I haven't heard that name in forever
     
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    My friend's house when we were kids was the place to be....an enormous dresser sized big screen TV in front of his parent's king size waterbed that we could watch our cartoons on when they weren't around
     
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    I always keep my eyes out at yard sales and such for a Predicta... such a good looking TV.

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Sep 7, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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    funny you mention that, I just got done listening to a series on the massive Dupont cover up on American Scandal (podcast). I vaguely knew about it before but had no idea how huge it was.

    I've been second guessing drinking tap water since, definitely not going to use any non-stick pans
     
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    worst tasting cake ever
     

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