1986 - 22R New Timing Chain Continued

Started job at 1:03pm and finished this stage at 4:00pm.

Removed the following from the 1986 Toyota Truck 22R manual engine with carburetor.

1. Radiator removed including 4 x 10mm bolts and 4 x 12mm bolts. All bolts in a baggie labeled radiator. Note the coolant system needs to be flushed. Brown sludge on the bottom of the radiator that was replaced less than one year ago.

2. Clutch fan removed and 4 x 10mm nuts in new water pump box.

3. Crankshaft bolt. Attached socket to breaker bar and cranked motor to loosen. See picture.

4. Set timing chain. Put yellow marks on spark plug wires of two and three.

5. Disconnected battery and pulled spark plugs.

6. Top dead center.

7. Distributor removed.

8. Removed alternator. Bottom bolts are 14mm.

9. Remove the rubber cooling system hose.

10. Removed air conditioning compressor, bracket, belts and alternator. Note the a/c bracket has over 9 bolts to remove.

11. Removed thermostat inlet.

12. Removed water outlet to water pump.

13. Water pump removed.

14. Removed tow 12mm oil pan bolts.

15. Broke loose bolt holding distributor and removed drive and cam gear.

Followed instructions from http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/EngineMods/TimingChain.shtml

22R Timing Chain Replacement Instructions.

Little Truck - New Timing Chain

Day one of replacing the timing chain on the 1986 Toyota Truck with 22R engine. Coolant drained and air cleaner removed.

Replaced Malibu Rear Window Regulator

Heard a loud pop when lowering the rear window driver's side last Sunday. Knew it was the window regulator and thankful it was a nice day. Received the replacement regulator today and installed in about 90 minutes. A good portion of the time was getting the duct tape off the window with 'Goof Off' and a razor blade. 2001 Chevy Malibu.

VIDEO: How to Replace Rear Window Regulator Chevy Malibu 97-03

VIDEO: How to Remove/Install Rear Door Panel Chevy Malibu 97-03

Directv Time

Satellite TV time.

New Meter Installed and Stucco Painted

Panel installed July 29th by Steve Brooks of South Bay Home Improvement. Stucco completed on August 5th. Painted on August 16th by verdej. 200 AMP Square D panel. Passed city inspection.

Los Gatos Lexington Madrone & Oak

Picked up at least one cord of madrone and oak rounds near Lexington Dam in Los Gatos, California. Majority of the madrone was seasoned and the oak green. Split and stacked all of the wood in two days. All of the wood is bathing in the hot Almaden Valley sun getting ready for winter.

Electric Meter Socket & Load Center

Electric Meter: Bryant MS-125
- Needs the load socket and bus bar replaced
- Aluminum Wires from Main

Load Center: Main Breaker Needs to be Replaced
- Model BR-2100 100AMP

Horizontal Service Box
- Outdoor, recessed wall box, and underground utilities.
- Width = 14 3/4"
- Height = 12"
- Depth = 3 3/4"

Home Built
Early to mid 1970's.

Indoor Garage Wall Panel
- Height 15 1/4"
- Width 15 7/8"
All breakers made by Bryant

Green = BR-130

Blue = 15AMP

Red = 20AMP

Black = 15AMP

Grey = BR-140


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NASCAR - Infineon Sonoma Cup Qualifying

First time at Sonoma (Sears Point) Infineon Raceway to watch practice sessions and qualifying for Sunday's cup race. First rate facility with great access to parking, restrooms, food, beer and access to all of the NASCAR action. Made my day with a 'little bit of Monica in my life' at the Sprint booth.. eat your hearts out!

ChemTrails - San Jose Blossom Valley

FIRST PHOTO CLICK TO ENLARGE: Gee... why doesn't that Southwest Airplane not have a contrail behind it?

ChemTrails - Almaden Valley

Almost Finished Roll Top Video

Pictures and video of the nearly complete roll top desk.

Roll Top Update After

Roll Top Update Before

Six Cherry Tomatoes Spotted

First six cherry tomatoes spotted in the garden.

Modesty Panel Sealed First Coat

VIDEO Roll Top Sealing Pullouts

First attempt at sealing the two pullouts on the second roll top desk. Posted our first video of this ongoing project here on my Youtube channel here...

Cleaning Tambour Top

Cleaning the tambour top after the day's move.

Moving the Roll Top

Loaded up the truck with the roll top desk to its new destination.

Tour of the Roll Top Prior to Moving

Desk Top Plunge Cut

Plunge cut desk top so the tambour curtain will unlock desk drawers.