ChefYota4x4's 1987 4Runner Build-Up Thread
04-23-2011, 09:58 AM
#1941
Hahaha...... You guys are funny, lol. Sweeet! I'll be grabbing whatever Extra Grub I can on Sunday, Jason, .......not sure it would make it back to Rob though, hahaha. Heck, ....sometimes there's almost NOTHING left, ..but I should have some of my Glazd, Spiral Sliced Ham, .....IT'S INSANE! Just not sure how much, lol. I'll also have a Cluster and Tail Light Covers, .... tell the wife we'll swap some grub and Yota-Goodies! lol.
04-23-2011, 10:01 AM
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lets see what do i have around here i could hold ransom for some chef food
so how is this wiring project coming wish i was closer i would come help you knock it out
so how is this wiring project coming wish i was closer i would come help you knock it out
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04-23-2011, 10:13 AM
#1943
Hey NV<
Yeah, it's not coming along at all, hahaha. I have so much going on, I've not been able to get out there. That's ok, come Monday, I should have the Diff's and a couple day's play I've planned for......... But , .......plans don't mean much for me in my life, hahaha. So, we'll see. Thanks for wanting to help though!
Actually, ...I just was reading on a thread that showed some weird wiring issues in a place I would never have thought of, .....and even though it's a 'starting' issue, it's got me wondering how nasty my wiring is up under all this harness stuff, lol. Hope the ground things solve something, ...but I'm pretty sure I either have a short or some corrosion somewhere, ...something. I'm going to try to pull some power directly from the battery with something, just to see if my issues are largely in the steering column/cluster, ya know? Why not, can't hurt anything
hahahaa.
Yeah, it's not coming along at all, hahaha. I have so much going on, I've not been able to get out there. That's ok, come Monday, I should have the Diff's and a couple day's play I've planned for......... But , .......plans don't mean much for me in my life, hahaha. So, we'll see. Thanks for wanting to help though!
Actually, ...I just was reading on a thread that showed some weird wiring issues in a place I would never have thought of, .....and even though it's a 'starting' issue, it's got me wondering how nasty my wiring is up under all this harness stuff, lol. Hope the ground things solve something, ...but I'm pretty sure I either have a short or some corrosion somewhere, ...something. I'm going to try to pull some power directly from the battery with something, just to see if my issues are largely in the steering column/cluster, ya know? Why not, can't hurt anything
hahahaa.
04-23-2011, 10:22 AM
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you can check the resistance in the column with a multimeter also your truck is getting up there in years and i am willing to bet some of those ground wires look pretty nasty so just changing those will help
04-23-2011, 10:25 AM
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Oh, I know, ...they're old, many heat cycles, etc. BUT, ...even the grounds check out ok with a multi-meter. So, while I KNOW it will help conduct better.... I'm not sure it's related to my voltage pull/idle drop. We'll see though, eh?
04-23-2011, 10:31 AM
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you said it dose it when you step on the brakes maybe just maybe you have a short in one of you're tail lights or the harness and causing the draw or maybe your brake pedal is pinching something causing a short you never know just a thought
04-23-2011, 10:50 AM
#1947
That could be part of it, .... I have a reverse light issue, where I almost always have to tap on the pass. side cover to get the reverse light to come on. I'm going to dig in that one anyway, so we'll see if it's corroded or something in there. Looks fine from the outside....but something is DEFINITELY tweaked in there.
However, .....even if I'm sitting at a stop where I don't have to apply the brake, the signals and headlights pull a load and drop the rpms. That's why I wanna try to pull power from the battery with some extra light or something just to see if it's more alternator related or something shorted, etc. I will do the grounds, first, however, so we'll see asap
However, .....even if I'm sitting at a stop where I don't have to apply the brake, the signals and headlights pull a load and drop the rpms. That's why I wanna try to pull power from the battery with some extra light or something just to see if it's more alternator related or something shorted, etc. I will do the grounds, first, however, so we'll see asap
04-23-2011, 11:19 AM
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the said that'll work foe her but what does she have to do to get one of those hamburgers You showd all us awhile back LOL. I don't know were the voltage regulator is on these trucks but is that a posability. What I mean is could it be letting the alt work harder than it needs to when it senses a draw. Just a thought man I don't know.
04-23-2011, 12:29 PM
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Hey mark Just throwing this out there, there's a pretty good chance I will have some down time Mon evening Tue for awhile if you got anything. You need a hand with let me know, I will know. More monl
04-23-2011, 06:14 PM
#1952
PS> Glad your rig is getting all snugged up, Troy!
Not sure if you saw my message on your thread... Napa ALWAYS has had every Tap, etc., that I've ever needed. They also order them. HOWEVER, if you got a good deal on a set at Sears.... SWEET! CAN'T hurt to have that on hand, for sure! I hear ya, and thanks for throwin in some 2Centcycles! lol.... Seriously, that's usually how this stuff get's solved. That is not a SUPER thorn of mine, wiring....it IS just second to Transmissions though! hahaha. NEVER know....I might find it in a day, or might end up at another guru seeking electronic enlightenment on the Yota! hahah. I WILL NOT chase my tail for weeks on this though, PROMISE you that. If I can find a good enough 'step by step' of the probable culprit list of to-do's.... I'm on it like a blanket. I can search for corrosion and severed wires like any pro can, lol..... BUT NOT IF I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO LOOK! hahaha.
I'll let you know ASAP, NV, no worries!
04-25-2011, 06:59 AM
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Good thing about old models liek ours chef, is theres not many places for wires to hide! 
...then again, I've removed about 50% of my interior, so theres even less places for the wiring harness to hide o.O
Oh yeah, and Hi, how ya been? I'm back, by the way
...then again, I've removed about 50% of my interior, so theres even less places for the wiring harness to hide o.OOh yeah, and Hi, how ya been? I'm back, by the way
04-25-2011, 09:46 AM
#1955
OK, so I met with Jason_TN(And his sweet wife) last night in Anaheim to pick up my Thirds and give him a couple things for his project. REALLY NICE TO MEET YOU, JASON AND REGINA! Oh, that lil fluffy friend you guys have is really cool too... SUCH a cool dog!
Met up at a large Food Storage in Anaheim, CA, where the Security rolled up when I got there, saying, "Can I help you?".... I explained about meeting Jason, and he was really nice, drove off and that was that. Bout 1/2 hour after Jason got there, we were just talking over my motor and stuff, standing by my truck, and the guy came back by, asking, "How it goings?", To which I answered, "Great, we're just discussing building our trucks", ..... he grunted, drove off, and another, 18 year old with a flashlight showed up and said, "I spoke to my supervisor and he said you guys got 2 minutes to vacate the property, otherwise the OCPD will be by to deal with it"..... WHAT THE HECK???????? TOTAL power tripping punk! No one had ever asked us to leave, and Jason, btw? DRIVING AN 18WHEELER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO DROP OFF THERE! Honestly, Jason, ....I was about 1 twitch from SNAPPING on that grunt, ....but all that would have done was stick me with a 20 minute Q&A with OCPD! hahaha.
Thanks again, Jason, and also thank you to YotaRob!
Here's Jason and me, just about to be rushed by vicious security! lol.... Then one of his lil pup, the vicious beast! hahaha... VERY friendly dog...........
And can you say "Locker", Boys and Girls? hehehe. These are the thirds, 4:30's, going in asap........THANKS, ROB! ....................
Met up at a large Food Storage in Anaheim, CA, where the Security rolled up when I got there, saying, "Can I help you?".... I explained about meeting Jason, and he was really nice, drove off and that was that. Bout 1/2 hour after Jason got there, we were just talking over my motor and stuff, standing by my truck, and the guy came back by, asking, "How it goings?", To which I answered, "Great, we're just discussing building our trucks", ..... he grunted, drove off, and another, 18 year old with a flashlight showed up and said, "I spoke to my supervisor and he said you guys got 2 minutes to vacate the property, otherwise the OCPD will be by to deal with it"..... WHAT THE HECK???????? TOTAL power tripping punk! No one had ever asked us to leave, and Jason, btw? DRIVING AN 18WHEELER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO DROP OFF THERE! Honestly, Jason, ....I was about 1 twitch from SNAPPING on that grunt, ....but all that would have done was stick me with a 20 minute Q&A with OCPD! hahaha.
Thanks again, Jason, and also thank you to YotaRob!
Here's Jason and me, just about to be rushed by vicious security! lol.... Then one of his lil pup, the vicious beast! hahaha... VERY friendly dog...........
And can you say "Locker", Boys and Girls? hehehe. These are the thirds, 4:30's, going in asap........THANKS, ROB! ....................
04-25-2011, 10:26 AM
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And guess who was in the shack when I went back to check in Mister freindly oh well he got to feel like a big shot for s few. Mark I'm Just glad I got to help you out.
04-25-2011, 02:22 PM
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Mr. Mark this is Regina I just wanted to thank you for your kindiness. I am so glade that I got to see your runner, I hope that when Jason get's his done that we are blessed and it looks and run's that good. It is something to be proud of. I also loved looking at your pic's in step to your runner being what and where it is now. It is an honor sir to know you and be able to see in person what all you have gotten done. And thanks for all the advise you give to Jason along the way, At times it just over whelming and not sure which step is the best next one.. lol Cause we both know I'm not I am not alotof help there. I just love the ride and wheeling part... And p.s. sir my welding sucks but I am great at soldering.. I know I know who would have thought it right.. lol Thank you again for the blessing of you and the honor of meeting you. AND Jason ate ALL of the ham sir, I got 1 bite last night... Wish I was kiding you... But I am not. That was just rude. So now I can say I got 1 bite of something made by a real cheif, so my bragging is limited.. lol It was a pleasure sir.. God bless you till I get to cross your path again and keep you safe for me. Simply Regina
