Tag: Pickup

  • Fixing Gear Shifter Issues in a 1982 Toyota SR5

    Fixing Gear Shifter Issues in a 1982 Toyota SR5

    After solving some of the more noticeable issues like the persistent high idle in my 1982 Toyota SR5 pickup, it was time to start working down the list of other issues. One of them being a lot of play in the gear shifter, along with a persistent click sound each time I shifted from 2nd…

  • My 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4: A Photo Showcase

    My 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4: A Photo Showcase

    I’ve been asked to show some pictures of my 1982 Toyota pickup. But let it be known – as you will see – that I’m no photographer. I’m either too lazy, impatient, or busy to wait for the perfect lighting on an ideal day and time. I’ve come to terms with this lack of ability…

  • Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Throttle Cam Assembly

    Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Throttle Cam Assembly

    With the rebuilt carburetor installed as described in my post: “Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Replacing a Carburetor” and all vacuum lines were replaced as described at: “Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Vacuum Lines” my initial tests were really promising. The truck ran…

  • Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Replacing a Carburetor

    Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Replacing a Carburetor

    Now that the vacuum lines have all been swapped, the BVSV replaced and the smoke tester was showing no noticeable leaks other than from the choke on the carburetor, it seemed to me that the culprit may be somewhere with the factory carburetor. But the carburetor itself is an assembly of discrete parts and controls,…

  • Step-by-Step BVSV Replacement for 1982 Toyota Pickup

    Step-by-Step BVSV Replacement for 1982 Toyota Pickup

    Sometimes you have one of those “one step forward, two steps back” type of days. This accurately describes the moment I snapped off the brittle old “Bimetal Vacuum Switching Valve” (BVSV) on my 1982 Toyota pickup. As described in my post: “Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Vacuum Lines” My…

  • Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Vacuum Lines

    Chasing Down a High Idle in a 1982 Toyota Pickup – Vacuum Lines

    The most prevalent issue with my 1982 Toyota pickup since taking delivery was a persistent high idle, especially after the motor warmed up. While the symptoms were clear, the resolution was not. It is a behavior that can be caused by several conditions, so I needed to take a methodical, yet practical approach to troubleshooting.…

  • 1982 Toyota Pickup Steering Stabilizer Replacement

    1982 Toyota Pickup Steering Stabilizer Replacement

    One of the first things I noticed after taking delivery of my 1982 Toyota pickup was that the steering stabilizer felt a bit tired. It simply wasn’t providing the damping that you want or expect with ball and joint steering linkage on a solid axle. The fluid leaking from the stabilizer was also a sign…

  • I Bought a Fully Restored 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4 – Now What?

    I Bought a Fully Restored 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4 – Now What?

    In August of 2025, I purchased a 1982 Toyota SR5 4×4. Yes, I bought what is now a 44 year old pickup truck. Every Gen X guy I know at some point wanted a Toyota pickup, whether it be the 3rd generation that I purchased, the 4th generation popularized by Marty McFly, or the 5th…