The Rat

[towe001]

Thats alright.

If your prepared for it they also have factory repair manuals on the site as well.

 

If you don't have much luck give the toyota parts shop (side street behind the dealership) a go and give them the part number 13751‑61020

[ae824ate]

Ive got a feeling the wrong lifters were ordered. I don't really like the idea of using the gutted hydraulic lifter, seems a bit dodge. I reckon you should get a price from toyota, you might be pleasantly suprised. can't wait until ya have this thing back together :yes: , I'm also gonna be super jealous.

[nerfbat]

thanks guys.

ringing toyota first thing in the morning

[nerfbat]

So, after much research, trial and error, it looks like holden red 308 lifters are the same!

 

Ordered a set of crow solids and will be here this arvo.

At least, if this works, its another cheap option for R.C. members

Pics and more info when they arrive

Edited October 5, 2011 by nerfbat

[ae824ate]

Hey Zowie, do you know of any good machine shops in Tbar?? JK. Haha, I'm assuming it is you that dropped the flywheel into re-power, Gary will look after ya mate!! Got on the phone to him just after you dropped it off :blush:

[kickn5k]

So, after much research, trial and error, it looks like holden red 308 liters are the same!

 

Ordered a set of crow solids and will be here this arvo.

At least, if this works, its another cheap option for R.C. members

Pics and more info when they arrive

 

Yep small block chev, Holden v8(pre sr3 vt) v8 and Holden 6 are all the same.

I just got a set of crane ones for Jono.c tue other week and nearly fell over how cheap they were for a half set. $55 from memory.

 

Stu.

[towe001]

Yep small block chev, Holden v8(pre sr3 vt) v8 and Holden 6 are all the same.

I just got a set of crane ones for Jono.c tue other week and nearly fell over how cheap they were for a half set. $55 from memory.

 

Stu.

 

Any chance on a bit more info on that, like part numbers etc, so that i'll be able to add it to the wiki and update it a little.

[kickn5k]

Any chance on a bit more info on that, like part numbers etc, so that i'll be able to add it to the wiki and update it a little.

 

Wolverine/crane cams(say both on the box) part number : CRC99250-4 chev solid lifter. oh I checked the invoice from my supplier and they were $55+gst for set of 8. But i get a really good discount because work and myself buy a bit from them.

I have had a set of these in my 5k for years and will go back in it when I finish the banger rebuid 5kte.

Sorry to hijack your thread nerfbat. Good to see the wags getting some love.

 

Stu.

[nerfbat]

Hey Zowie, do you know of any good machine shops in Tbar?? JK. Haha, I'm assuming it is you that dropped the flywheel into re-power, Gary will look after ya mate!! Got on the phone to him just after you dropped it off :blush:

 

LOL..!

and yeah thanks there mate. Gary seemed real excited about it, he says he can nearly halve the weight.

 

oh and for anyone who may or may not read this, DO NOT USE HURST AND BRUNNER machine shop in Tbar.

i used to swear by them, ten or so years ago, when i was a regular 'Modrat'.

now there is some young guys there who are fcking terribad. no service skills at all, not to mention what happened personally to me:

*i drop the flywheel off on monday morning, he says "hmm, i don't think i can take much off her, but i'll have a go"

1st sign to be a lil worried.

he then says it wont be ready til late wednesday,

so i call him at lunch today, as I'm nearby, to see if its ready early, or W/e.

he replies " oh darnit, not yet, but definitely by 3pm today"

so i wait til 4pm, and i rock up there.

at least 5 guys 'working' in the shop, they all see me, but refuse to acknowledge my presence.

then i notice my flywheel sitting on a stand right where i left it monday, and i lean over to luke and say" thats exactly, where i left it, hasnt moved, bet they havent done it"

finally, Brad(think his name was) recognizes me and goes "oh shoot, i'm so sorry bro, i forgot, it wont be done this arvo"

i say "too right it wont", grab it and leave.

Luke then hooks me up with Gary from Repower:

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/repower-engine-reconditioning/toowoomba-city

and it will be ready by tomorrow arvo.

only good news is, i got my timing chain today..!

 

and will have the solids by tomorrow, Rob, can link a part number then, mate.

[nerfbat]

Wolverine/crane cams(say both on the box) part number : CRC99250-4 chev solid lifter. oh I checked the invoice from my supplier and they were $55+gst for set of 8. But i get a really good discount because work and myself buy a bit from them.

I have had a set of these in my 5k for years and will go back in it when I finish the banger rebuid 5kte.

Sorry to hijack your thread nerfbat. Good to see the wags getting some love.

 

Stu.

stu beat me to it :-)

 

and np mate. thanks for the info

[towe001]

Heh, Hurst and Brunner. My little brother went there a few good years back and the service he got was really excellent, i've been there myself to get a head skimmed a couple of years back, excellent service.

Went there last year to get the flywheel machined and asked about getting a kilo taken off. Wouldn't do it cause of being cast iron. Anyway i dropped it off that friday and gave them over a week to do it so i could pick it up next friday. Yep, not done they'll have it done by monday. Turned up monday arvo to find it still sitting in the same place, i could have just picked it up and walked off. The only good thing that happened was the flywheel was machined free of charge then and there.

 

Coming along very nicely. Almost makes me want to do some more to mine.

[nerfbat]

Heh, Hurst and Brunner. My little brother went there a few good years back and the service he got was really excellent, i've been there myself to get a head skimmed a couple of years back, excellent service.

Went there last year to get the flywheel machined and asked about getting a kilo taken off. Wouldn't do it cause of being cast iron. Anyway i dropped it off that friday and gave them over a week to do it so i could pick it up next friday. Yep, not done they'll have it done by monday. Turned up monday arvo to find it still sitting in the same place, i could have just picked it up and walked off. The only good thing that happened was the flywheel was machined free of charge then and there.

 

Coming along very nicely. Almost makes me want to do some more to mine.

pretty much confirms they must have had a change of hands these last few ish years?

i know me, personally used, and recommended them for years, back in the day, now i'll even avoid their street

one thing i am now concerned about RE the solid lifter and pushrod change is this:

the solids I'm getting are same dimensions of my existing hydro's, so i can't use my 4k pushrods as originally planned(they measured up to the right overall length, with the gutted 5k hydro)

and i can't use my 5k push rods, that are/should be the right length, but they don't have the cup for the rocker adjustment to sit on.

so I'm now chasing A12 pushrods, yeah?

rang toowoomba wreckers and they have none, so anyone who has some or can point me in a direction, or show that i have overlooked something, i'd appreciate it.

Zowie

Edited October 5, 2011 by nerfbat

[towe001]

I'd say fit the rocker train first, should be able to move a rocker to the side and slide in a 4k push rod to check its length. The a12 push rods are longer which are better for a head swap.

[nerfbat]

I'd say fit the rocker train first, should be able to move a rocker to the side and slide in a 4k push rod to check its length. The a12 push rods are longer which are better for a head swap.

Thanks for the reply mate

Armstrong Nissan in Tbar can get a full set of brand new a12 rods posted up for 130 bucks, if I can't buy a set from an R.C member.

Or you suggest holding off til I get the head on and check the lengths, then ?

[towe001]

Yeah get the head back on first and check the lengths before going too far.