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    Cleaned some parts with glass bead...

    Playsand will generate lots of dust in a cabinet. Norther tools or Harbor freight sell several types of blast media. Glass bead will cut rust, but not as well as black slag media or Aluminum Oxide. Glass bead does very well on alum. castings. Plain sand if used outdoors will work for heavy...
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    r154 weight

    R154 trans (no fluid, clutch, pressure plate): 115 lbs.
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    87 7M-GTE Harness w/ 89+ 7M-GTE?

    Stronger block/more reinforcment on the sides and the crank is fully counter weighted and weighs a few lbs more - other than that they are the same. The 87 ECU plugs should be Yellow and 89 and up are grey - I belive. By the way I just got a new 87 5sp turbo harness from Champion Toyota (Jeff...
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    Extracting power without extracting the rods from the block

    Grim, yes may be - but compaired to what type of valve train? Pushrods with roller rockers and roller lifters? Don't think I have seen "roller" setup on a dual over head cam setup motorcycle or car?? Just asking what would be better?
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    lsd fluids

    On the back of the diff. cover ------ PS it holds 1.4 qts.
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    Sub frame torque spec??

    Thank you Sir. Did not think about looking under "maintenance" in the TRSM-------
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    Sub frame torque spec??

    Anyone know what this should be? I have a TRSM but frame torque specs are not given. And yes I will be using the stock body to frame bushings.
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    Rear Camber Adjustment Washer Bracket

    Yes this has been done. Look at "Shaeff's" Rust bucket rebuild he has pics of this very thing. The pics are towards the end of the thread where the subframe are getting welded up with extra bracing etc. http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?p=984285
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    Cars you can bank on...86-92 Supra

    Same artical ran in the Atlanta Journal Sat. under the headline " As investments, these rides could be high rollers". The Supra was first on the list followed by : Ford Thunderbird 2002-2005, Cadilac Allante 1987-1993, Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel Wagon 1979-1985, Triumph TR8 1980-1981 and...
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    OMG!!! 300+ TX2k8 PICS!!!

    Great post, thanks for the pics. Who sponsored this event?? looks fantastic.
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    Rear bushing install problem??

    I am replacing all the rear bushings during rebuild. All went well till I got to the upper arms. They should be the easy. Getting them out was no problem however when trying to install the new ones (purchased from Jeff Watson @ Champion) the new bushings are fatter by 4mm or so and shorter in...
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    Supra wins on "Pinks" reminder Show time-

    Well the show guide shows : 3/26/08 at 9PM It's import versus domestic, turbo versus nitrous, when Shawn Cassady and his 1987 Toyota Supra go head to head with Jim Cantrella and his 1969 Chevelle. Seems there were several episods filmed there at Lebanon Valley...
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    Supra wins on "Pinks" reminder Show time-

    Ditto - I also stayed up till 1 thinking that I recorded the wrong time because the 9pm show was a "Mustang and AMC" @#$%^&. The Speed vision Pinks site and its show guide indicated WED @ 9 & thur 1am were Supra and Chevell at Lebanon Valley?????????
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    Supra wins on "Pinks" reminder Show time-

    Yes it is. The car was a "69" Chevell with nos. and the owner of the Supra is Shawn Cassady.
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    Supra wins on "Pinks" reminder Show time-

    March 19th 9PM EST Called "Lebanon Valley" on Speed Vision.
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    windshield removal and replacement advice please

    The tool used is a "L" shaped blade with a handle at the top and a another handle connected towards the bottom of the L with a T handle to pull it along. It is worked under the glass and pulled along the entire edge of the glass till it is cut free. Had my windshield replaced in my Supra when...
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    bhg maybe?

    "throttle Body"
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    Proper boost gauge in stock location???

    There is a write up on the "92 MoTec Supra" page. This looks good. Look at picture #5 and click to see the write up. http://members.aol.com/jt2ma6/black92t.htm
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    Removing the rear axle from hub?

    Did not have time to work on it this weekend, however the whole assembly is laying on the floor - hub, axel, lower front arm and upper arm. Will try soaking it with PB blaster and some of the other tips mentioned here. Thanks again guys--