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The Luv's G180 1.8 engine is an overhead cam engine and it doesn't even have lifters, but I'll sell you some for it if you want. For a large fee of course. I have them on a shelf right next to my spare muffler bearings.

J/K ...lol

Like I said before in another post, if you wanna know about cams, give Delta Cams a call. They are the experts.

But before you try to replace your cam, get out a manual for your truck and read the instructions first. If you don't have one - you better beg, borrow, or steal one...lol

Then the procedure I use is this:

First get the proper piston at TDC, remove the valve cover, lock down the cam chain, zip-tie or wire the gear to the chain so that it stays in place on the chain while you are swapping out the cam, unbolt the cam gear and rocker assembly, remove your old cam, check everything for proper tolerances, make sure the locating pin for the gear is snug in the end of the new cam, use a good liberal amount of cam assembly/install lube on the new cam, install the cam and rocker assembly, install the gear on the end of the cam, remove the zip tie/wire that you used to keep it connected to the chain, unlock the timing chain, torque the cam gear and rocker assembly to spec's, re-adjust your valve clearances, replace your valve cover, and start it up keeping the idle up around 2000 rpm's for around 20 minutes or so to initially break in the cam.

Then take it easy driving it around for a few days. Next get the proper piston up on TDC, remove your valve cover, re-adjust your valve clearances again if necessary, check your torque on your cam gear and rocker assembly, replace your valve cover, and change your oil and oil filter.

Don't forget to check your ignition timing and adjust it if necessary, then pat yourself on the back, pick up your tools, shut the hood, go get cleand up to go raise hell around town...lol

Oh yeah...one more thing. A nice little trick I do when changing a valve cover gasket on my truck's engine is to take the little rubber half moons that go in each end of the head (and that the valve cover gasket sets on) and flip them upside down and apply a little silicone-based gasket sealant to the ridges so that they won't leak after you install them and the valve cover with it's gasket. A lot of G series engines have a slight leak there, and that fixes it. But don't put silicone on the valve cover gasket or it will leak. Just put the valve cover gasket on dry after you've cleaned up your vave cover and head surface where the gasket seals first.

I'm sure I probably missed something or maybe I goofed somewhere, and if I did I apologize. It's late and I had a long day. Hopefully someone else will jump in and add to this, but if they don't, if you read your manual first and keep it handy, you should be just fine.

Hope all of that helps ya! Good luck!

Um............................... but a luv motor doesnt have lifters.

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Damn box...

Just wanted to let everyone know that I still have a few intakes left, but they are starting to dwindle down. So whoever may be interested in one, let me know and I will get you the details. I have sent PMs to those of you that originally wanted a manifold just to let you know. I do still have them in stock, so don't get too alarmed, but if the few of you that wanted one in the beginning are ready for one, then they may be running short in the near future.

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I have a question which may have already been answered earlier in this thread? I just don't remember already. Anyway, will the 6204 work with the earlier G series motor from the '72 - '75 trucks? I want to say yes that it should, but I don't want to be wrong. I am sure anything is possible though as someone who has purchased a manifold is working on it to fit on the 2.3. After I looked at the Offy info sheet again, the only other manifold I saw that bolts directly to the Weber 32/36 for the early trucks is the dual port model 6059-DPW. It doesn't look all that different than the 6204-CW except for the dual port section of the manifold on top where the carb bolts on at. So my guess is that the 6204 should work with the early trucks, but I would like to be able to confirm that.

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Hi Mokadeth,
Do you have any of the 6204 manifolds left for sale?

Thanks,

Gazza.

Yeah I still have a few left. PM sent with info.

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must have new intake!!!!!!!

PM sent with info.

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Just wanted to let everyone know who may be interested that I only have 4 manifolds left right now. If anyone wants one, send me a PM and I will give you the details.

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Just wanted to let everyone know that I still have 1 manifold left right now. I wanted to ask here first if anyone wants it before I go and list it on eBay again. I know there are a couple of you who couldn't get one until after the holidays if I still had them available. I also want to gauge interest on a future run of manifolds, so if you want one down the road, please let me know so I have an idea. Once I get 15 or so people interested, then I will probably get another batch ordered. Thanks again to all who purchased these and help keep the manifold alive. If it wasn't for you guys I would be still sitting on a lot of intakes!

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you should get the dual port 32/36 intake done. The one you have is for mid to high range. the dual port is from low all the way to high range. Its great for all those with 4x4. It has alot of torque to pull the tires with 4.11 gears.

I would if there was enough demand for them. Most people want the 6204. There have been a couple people ask about the dual port and a couple Aussie guys, that is about it. I don't if I could sell a whole run of the dual port. It has been over a year on this run even. Also it is another hefty investment to have 2 runs done. I am always open to any interest and if there were enough people then I would consider the dual port manifold. I am also ready to gauge interest on the 6204. If there are enough people who are interested in one down the road, then I will have another run made. I wish I could have been able to mix & match the run, but it doesn't work that way unfortunately.

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That sounds kinda painfull. Personally...I'd prefer my recliner.

Thank goodness I polished mine up a bit and rinsed it with solvent good before I installed it and fired up my engine though.

lol Taz! I bet that looks nice all polished up. Are you still interested in doing an installation walk-through? I think that would be very helpful for some people who may have had a hard time with the installation and it would make for good reference and discussion here because I am sure some people have done things a little different or found better ways to make connections, etc...

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Sure Moka...Np.

Better yet...how about a little Q & A ?

Installing an Offy intake is a pretty basic improvement to do - but there are a few hands-on modifications that are necessary yet can still be done simply and cheaply. IMHO a properly modified and well-tuned G series engine is a thing of beauty, still gets decent gas mileage, and runs out strong for a long time. I'm certainly no expert, but I.m willing to try to help anyone if I can.

Soooo....does anyone out there have any questions?

i need an offy bad i am trying to put the luv on propane but with the stock intake there are too many holes to plug.

I am all out of the Offy manifolds right now. I would like to do another order in the future if there are enough people who want one, but it might be a while. Maybe in a few months if enough people are interested. I only have about 3 or 4 people who want one right now. Maybe if there were 15-20 then I would probably do another order. I can add you in as an interested person if you want me to if you can wait that long for one? Who knows, maybe a whole bunch of you guys will be ready for one in a month or so? I was going to post soon asking for anyone who is interested in an intake to let me know since I will now be gauging interest on a possible future run. Anyone who is interested send me a PM to let me know. Thanks.

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There where a few of theses intakes on ebay and now that i have money-in-hand I can't seem to find one anywhere. can anyone help...please

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The new ones on E-bay were the same ones being sold by Mokadeth.

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