Mlcc 1990 Trunner build 3.4 swap

I got the engine in and its runs and sounds good ive put about 70 miles on it so far, and then out of no where it stalled and cranked with no start. Then it would run blip the throttle and stall, then no start just crank. this 4runner is cursed!!! But im not giving up not even close. Im just mad that all this work has been done and everytime I fix something the very next day its something else and it leaves me stranded. Its probably a fuel pump or a filter.

 

It hasnt stalled since monday, still no idea and still wont drive in traffic with it just yet.

 

It finally sputtered and died yesterday and it for sure is losing fuel pressure, now the question how.

 

Bad fuel pump or clogged fuel filter maybe?

 

Probably, but I want to know for sure that something else isnt causing it like a bad relay or wiring. Ive had to fix alot of bad wiring from the previous owner.

 

Ive been thinking about an all pro bumper like this one.

 

Great job so far!

 

So this came out of the fuel filter. It definitely has improved drivablebilty and cruising speed. I expect to have to do it again or replace the fuel pump if the tank looks anything like this.

 

Just a pic of it putting around.

 

Finally got around to dropping the fuel tank and it was relatively clean so some dirt did drop in the tank when i removed it so thats what you see floating in there some I guess ill just get a new fuel pump and see what happens.

 

Picked up some used rock sliders for cheap that I couldnt pass up... probably should have bought a fuel pump first but hey the price was right.

 

I put in a coolant efi temp sensor and immediately noticed a difference in idle and idle speed and so far it hasnt stalled or sputtered like it was, so fingers crossed this fixed it.

Edit: fuel pump didnt make a difference and if the sensor fixes it for good then the rock sliders are going on next.

 

No more running boards
Edit: and to make life interesting they were held on by 7mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 13mm and 14mm bolts.

 

So far so good havent had any issues so far with drivability, so the build will continue.

 

Fixed the glove box, the pin that held the latch in place backed out and in turn the part that holds the glove box shut came loose and a spring shot out, I found all the pieces and put it back together and now the glove box opens and closes. Yay it was super annoying when it wouldnt open and then all of a sudden wouldnt shut.

 

Been driving it with no issues.... but now the AT oil temp light comes on when driving highway speeds. Ive installed a oil tranny cooler but it didnt help so now ive got to figure out why the tranny is getting hot but other wise it has shifted just fine and no other symptoms.

 

and I got some bright HID offroad lights.

 

Test drove the 4runner for hours today and it didnt set an AT oil temp light on and according to my temp gun the tranny maintained a good temperature the whole time. But the radiator does have some spots that are considerably colder indicating it has some cloged spots so im going to replace the radiator and get a fan shroud.

 

plus I put on the lights and wired them in.

 

Wife was riding with me in the 4runner, just to show her it actually does run and drive pretty good, and after awhile what does she say........... this thing needs bumpers . Shes a keeper.