Heading to the SanFrancisco Bay Area on Friday for a truck hunt.

Ernie Leimkuhler · 2003-09-11T21:35:52+00:00

I am flying down to Berkely tomorrow to start seearching for a newtruck.My 1985 Toyota 1-ton died last week and there ain't much to pick fromin Seattle in Toyota trucks.I am taking the opportunity to see my family and search for a newertruck where they are plentiful.My dream truck is a '92 long bed deluxe, but they are pretty rare.The long beds were discontinued in '92, as were the 1-tons.But the in '91 and '92 you had to get a V-6 if you wanted the 1-ton,and Toyota v-6's suck.I am planning on rebuilding the engine in the '85 myself, so I will endup with 2 trucks.I will convert my 1-ton into a flatbed, like I have wanted to for awhile.Anybody know about rebuilding 22REC engines?Supposedly the Rod Bearing died.All I know is it sounded brutal when it went.I am 38 today.No big deal, but damnit I am taking back my birthday from the worldthis year.If they officially make it Patriot day I suppose it will be nice tohave a federal holiday on my birthday.

Sep 11, 2003 23 Replies

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Ernie Leimkuhler 22 years ago

I will check that one out. Thanks

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Wayne Cook 22 years ago

This conversion has been around for years. I know it was offered back in 79.

BTW if you want a 81 factory service manual it's yours for the shipping.

I could of had a engine for you but it was sold about 2-3 weeks ago. It's funny how that truck sat for over a year but once it was sold I know of two people who would of given more than it got just for the engine.

Wayne Cook Shamrock, TX

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Ernie Leimkuhler 22 years ago

Phone number has been disconnected

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Gary Coffman 22 years ago

Yeah, but it isn't a better engine.

Gary

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