3.0 to 3.4L swap (3VZ-E to 5VZ-FE)

[TacoXpo]

Stop me if I have told you this but I (oh someone tried to stop me! )

In high school I was rebuilding an engine and my buddies kept asking, "When will it be done" I said when the Pope dies. He died... They asked again and I said I was sorry and I didn't mean to do that but in his honor I would get it done before the next one died... Guess what? He died too!!! (ref: Paul VI - (21 June 1963 – 6 August 1978 - 15 years, 46 days) and John Paul I (26 August 1978 – 28 September 1978
0 years, 33 days))

Moral to the story - don't be a Pope! :eek:

 

[drew02a]

Moral to the story - don't be a Pope! :eek:

At least not while Paul M is doing an engine rebuild,

 

[TacoXpo]

At least not while John Dokes is doing an engine rebuild,

Who's John? Huh? Related?

 

[drew02a]

Who's Paul? Huh? Related?

Okay, I fixed it so that you google stalkers won't fond you here.

 

[TacoXpo]

...stalkers won't fondle you here.

:eek:!!!

 

[drew02a]

Looks like I'm not in uncharted territory doing a MegaSquirt on the 5VZ-FE. Think I'll be buying the MegaSquirt here

http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/apps/n76/usdm-toy-tacoma-9597-5vzfe-mt.html

 

[Silverback]

Stop me if I have told you this but I (oh someone tried to stop me! )

In high school I was rebuilding an engine and my buddies kept asking, "When will it be done" I said when the Pope dies. He died... They asked again and I said I was sorry and I didn't mean to do that but in his honor I would get it done before the next one died... Guess what? He died too!!! (ref: Paul VI - (21 June 1963 – 6 August 1978 - 15 years, 46 days) and John Paul I (26 August 1978 – 28 September 1978
0 years, 33 days))

Moral to the story - don't be a Pope! :eek:

I remember that timeframe! Freaky that they both died so close in time to each other.

Okay, a month later and I have finally assembled my engine stand, . Ready to pull the motor off the frame tomorrow. I lubed the hell out of the rotating part with lithium grease.

Hey Drew, which stand did you go with? Looks pretty beefy.

 

[drew02a]

Decided to spend $10 more and get this one that is stronger and folds

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200313359_200313359

 

[Silverback]

Nice, you'll appreciate that folding when the time comes to store it.

 

[drew02a]

Nice, you'll appreciate that folding when the time comes to store it.

I will, but just found out that the shape of the base makes it harder to get the engine from the hoist to the stand,

 

[drew02a]

Engine on Stand

Hoist folds up nicely

Clutch looks a little spent. I guess I'll be buying a new one.

 

[yotarob]

Looks good, You still have the option to re-use your 3.0 clutch. IIRC the 3.4 one is just a tad bit larger.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Where did you pick up the engine stand?

 

[drew02a]

Where did you pick up the engine stand?

Northern Tool

 

[Boomtacoma01]

sorry read above post

 

[Kruso]

Anyone got a plasma cutter for my plow???

 

[drew02a]

Anyone got a plasma cutter for my plow???

Grinder with cut off wheel should do it

Or, If you're not towing, just remove the hitch

 

[yotarob]

Anyone got a plasma cutter for my plow???

I can cut if off.

 

[SecretSquirrel]

Anyone got a plasma cutter for my plow???

 

[Silverback]

I will, but just found out that the shape of the base makes it harder to get the engine from the hoist to the stand,

Oh yeah! If it was T shaped it would be easier. Well that sucks, I wouldn't have thought of that if I was buying one.