mackdss

Yup, that was the problem. new intake manifold gasket and the baby is running like new. My manual does not have the vacuum diagram. I think I may have a couple of lines crossed. I think I have a haynes. Any ideas if the chilton has the diagram?

kyle_22r

it might, but it's most likely not complete and will be rather frustrating to follow. you might be able to find factory info from techinfo.toyota.com, but it costs a little money(easy, download what you need then cancel).

congrats on getting everything running right!

mackdss

thanks for the link but they dont go that far back. But i looked around and was able to get all the lines back where they should be. I am starting the brakes and have a question. Below the master cylinder the rear brake line enters into some type of valve. Is this the proportional valve. My rear brakes seem to be locking up when used. Before i change the master cylinder I want to make sure anything else cheaper is not causing the problem. I bleed all the braKes and still have the rears locking up. any ideas???

kyle_22r

if the '78 is like the later trucks at all(i think it is), the proportioning valve is under the bed of the truck, above the rear axle.

mackdss

I looked up there and did not see anything earlier today. I am installing new rear shoes. Got one done this afternoon. Kind off a pain in the arse. the second one should go much quicker.

I am looking for an Exhaust Mainfold Heat shield. If anybody knows where I can buy one that would help alot. I have searched and searched the net with no luck. I made a post in the classifieds so if anybody is reading this and may have one just sitting around collecting dust I would happy to buy it from him/her.

Phssthpok

Are you planning on using the warm air stove? Thats the only reason I could think of to want the heat shield. The exhaust isn't near anything that needs to kept cool.

I have a factory manifold with heatshiled on my 77 that I'm going to be getting rid of in a few weeks. I've got no use for it.. you can just HAVE it.

mackdss

That would be great. I'll send you a PM.

robertm

I took that heatshield off mine, it was making awful rattling noises.