![]() The 3d printer carb block is not a long-term fix, I fully expect it to fall to bits it will just be used to get the Hilux moving, No road trips. Now just got to fix the clutch cylinders and ill be able to move it around the yard. The engine now runs but idles a little rough, I'll go over it and check the valve clearances, point, plugs and leads. I found a free carb off a Mazda or ford 626, so I made a carb spacer with a 3d printer and some gaskets with a laser cutter. I did a bit more over the last few days, the engine was missing the carb, and I didn't want to spend any money on an engine of unknown condition. ![]() I've done a few engine swaps, and I'm looking to remove weight more than adding power, if anyone wants to know why I'm not going down the big engine path. ![]() My 3rd choice would be a 7afe, mostly because they are plenty of them around, they are cheap and light, less than 120kgs It has an 18r and I would like the twin-cam 18rg but they are as rare as rocking horse sh!t, my next choice would be a 4age, but they are also getting hard to come by. My long term plan is to convert it to a short wheelbase and put another engine in it. It has a couple of things missing, two doors the ignition barrel, the carburettor, and the front bumper. I finally got my Hilux its only 2 months late, the wrecker I bought it from had a problem getting it out as his forklift kept getting stuck in in the mud. An old Toyota pickup/ Hilux came up at a junkyard I had to have it. So I wanted something with 2 doors chrome bumpers and rear-wheel drive. Australia doesn't have as many cool old cars like the USA so I would have to settle for something not so cool. I've been wanting to build a Rat Rod for some time, and have been keeping an eye out for something suitable for a low budget bulid.
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