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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:24 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    I figured classic/antique car racing usually had some unwritten "gentlemen's rules"
     
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  2. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    Evenin Yankee
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:25 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Ooo...nice
     
  4. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    Got the new rubbers mounted today. Haven't put them on to scrub them yet, but that'll be tomorrow. They look awesome just sitting there I gotta say. 040B5E8C-2710-4C7E-860E-053DB9B70FC6.jpg
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:33 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Pfffft
     
  6. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:34 PM
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    You mean... "rubbing is racing"?
     
  7. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:35 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Sitting in a circle. Playing guitars and singing and watching the night sky
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  8. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    Well....it was a nice night. No one home but me. Figured I'd tear into the generator this evening instead of tomorrow.

    The plug actually looked good. So I just cleaned and gapped it. Cleaned and reoiled the air filter. Tried to drain the carb bowl and nothing came out. So I pulled the carb and removed the float bowl and it was foul. It wouldn't drain because the drain cock was plugged up. Disassembled it and cleaned the entire thing...including the main jet and purged all the fuel lines.

    Put it all back together. Filled with fresh gas with a carb cleaner/stabilizer mix. Fired on the second pull with the choke on. Turned off the choke and she immediately purred in both standard and eco mode. Got her warmed up and changed the oil with some Valvoline 10w30 Maxlife.

    This is just some of what came out of the carb.

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  9. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:36 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Not here. Guy kicked out and on probation for 13 months
     
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  10. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Jeezus. Was he targeting you guys?
     
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  11. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Only in a certain "closed wheel" car that used to be associated with Winston cigarettes. I believe they refer to that as "swapping paint"
     
  12. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    Evenin buddy
     
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  13. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    Day's phat! :D
     
  14. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:41 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Nope. Rules. You cause an accident not deemed a “racing incident” there are penalties for poor judgement
     
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    Good rule, sucks it wasn't caught sooner. At least you've got nothing but time to work on the ol girl since Toyota ain't calling.
     
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    As long as you're not the one singing.

    :lalala:
     
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    Here's hoping it actually sticks to the ground and turns now!
     
  18. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:48 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    4 weeks

    I have a full plate after this weekend also so yea it will help
     
  19. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:49 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    You’d be surprise
     
  20. Sep 4, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    You know the life rules. You can either wrench or sing. Not both. :D
     

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