Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by alsriv2

Those inline 6's were bullet-proof. Not understanding why you would go thru this mod with the engine, but it is a interesting project to say the least. The interior restoration turned out very well. Great job there.

I wish you the best with the conversion.

Thanks.... i guess the same could be said for the 1st gen Chevrolet small block, yet many people replace them with late model FI engines. Better power, better drivability, better fuel economy, increased dependability, greater availability of parts, etc... plus i enjoy doing it...

[Jonboy]

This is a sweet build. After reading the whole thing last time, I had to pull up CL. There is a guy in my neighborhood that flips Grand Wagoneers. I drive by his house on the way home from work every night and have to take a look. I have a feeling one of those is in my future somewhere, with an LS swap. Just have to finish the current one first.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks.... i guess the same could be said for the 1st gen Chevrolet small block, yet many people replace them with late model FI engines. Better power, better drivability, better fuel economy, increased dependability, greater availability of parts, etc... plus i enjoy doing it...

Did you forget a small difference in ponies?

[alsriv2]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks.... i guess the same could be said for the 1st gen Chevrolet small block, yet many people replace them with late model FI engines. Better power, better drivability, better fuel economy, increased dependability, greater availability of parts, etc... plus i enjoy doing it...

And that's what matters.
Like another member said...Chevy's and Toyota are my favorites as well.
I wish you the best on your project.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by alsriv2

And that's what matters.
Like another member said...Chevy's and Toyota are my favorites as well.
I wish you the best on your project.

Thanks....

[1968k10blue]

Not too long ago I read through you 69 build, I am definitely looking toward to this build!

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by 1968k10blue

Not too long ago I read through you 69 build, I am definitely looking toward to this build!

Thanks.. Update coming soon..

[Crash_OK]

Time for an update..

Got the Advanced Adapter parts…










Decided to clean up the injectors…







Cleaned up the engine a little more…






Installation of the adapter..


















Setting the air gap on the speed sensor..







Put it all together..










On the lake today… start the tear down tomorrow…

[mcbassin]

Looks great Mark!

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks great Mark!

Thanks Mike... Wish we could figure out how to make the adapter stuff.. AA is very expensive..

[Crash_OK]

Got the drivetrain pulled Sunday…





















Next weekend I will start on the frame clean up and tear down of the transfercase. I believe I am going to have to replace some parts in the TC. The front bearing was very lose.

[mcbassin]

Wow, you weren't messing around with pulling the old drivetrain. Very quick!

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wow, you weren't messing around with pulling the old drivetrain. Very quick!

thanks Mike.. I hope you are making great progress on your build...

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wow, you weren't messing around with pulling the old drivetrain. Very quick!

Yeah, no kidding!

That's gonna be so cool, Mark.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Yeah, no kidding!

That's gonna be so cool, Mark.

Thanks Steve.... Hope things are going well for you...

[Crash_OK]

Removed and broke down the Transfer Case.. It all looked good except for the front output bearing.. it was in bad shape.. Still attempting to find someone to sell me a rebuild kit.






I bought this press a couple of years ago and it is still working well..



Started the cleanup of the TC case and parts..







Next step is removing the old engine mounts and cleaning up the front frame..

[Crash_OK]

Removed the front engine mounts and cleaned up the frame..




Removed and cleaned up..






Removed the steering gear and started cleaning it up..



Started the process of getting the engine in the correct position for building the mounts.. I had hoped to use the factory engine mounts and brackets.. but doesn’t look like it will work.. I most likely will order the Advanced Adapter kit…

[Hart_Rod]

Another sweet build!

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Another sweet build!

Thanks Hart_Rod...

[mcbassin]

Nice progress Mark, I be we could fabricate some nice stands to work with the stock mounts.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress Mark, I be we could fabricate some nice stands to work with the stock mounts.

Thanks Mike...

[Crash_OK]

Update from 06/15/14..

Mounted the LS1 Camaro Fans to the Land Cruiser radiator. I used these fans on my 69 Chevy K10 build and they have really worked well.







I really need to get rid of this..

[Crash_OK]

Update from 06/22/14

Headers and motor mounts..






Steering gear box clearance..






Pulled the drivetrain to rebuild the transfer case.. new bearings, seals, thrust washers, gaskets, etc…




























Had problems getting one of the bearings off the shaft… had to use an old trick with a new tool.. It popped loose before I cut all the way through.





Idler shaft was worn pretty bad..




Overall, the rebuild was much easier than expected.. I reused the shims that were original to the TC. The preload was a little on the tight side, but still in specs.

[mcbassin]

The LS1 fans look like they were made to mount up to the stock radiator.
I really like the new headers too. Those look nice! You made the transfer case overhaul look easy.....

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

The LS1 fans look like they were made to mount up to the stock radiator.
I really like the new headers too. Those look nice! You made the transfer case overhaul look easy.....

Thanks Mike ... Looking forward to seeing your progress....