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Re: 1987 Dolphin in California $

 

I may be interested in your old bed, you think they are the same size, and what part of Oregon? My brother goes up there all the time.?
Re: 1987 Dolphin in California $

 

I am near San Francisco?
Re: 1987 Dolphin in California $

 

Did you end up deciding to sell your Dolphin? If so, how much are you asking, and where in CA are you located?
Re: headlight attachments

 

Yeah, That's the aisle right next to where they have all of the? Discombobulators , but you know... No ones ever been able to find it... Or if they do, they never come back.
Re: Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

Yes, I tried an actual straight pipe after the O2 sensor. Even replaced the O2 sensor. Tried cleaning the old catalytic converter (foolish idea). As soon as I put on the new converter everything was fine. I’m not mechanical enough to explain why it worked for me but in my case it did.

On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:18?AM Scott Perkins via <2scott=[email protected]> wrote:
I can see how a clogged cat converter ( exhaust backpressure ) could cause over heating?
but I cannot agree that a new converter would be better than a straight pipe in reducing
the back pressure and fixing an overheating problem.? ?Tell us again .... did you actually?
put a straight pipe in before a new cat converter installation ?? ? However I might agree if
the engine computer can somehow sense exhaust pressures or temperatures? and make a correction to?gas mixture ratios that would cause extra? heat.?


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Chuck Bridges
Re: Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

I can see how a clogged cat converter ( exhaust backpressure ) could cause over heating?
but I cannot agree that a new converter would be better than a straight pipe in reducing
the back pressure and fixing an overheating problem.? ?Tell us again .... did you actually?
put a straight pipe in before a new cat converter installation ?? ? However I might agree if
the engine computer can somehow sense exhaust pressures or temperatures? and make a correction to?gas mixture ratios that would cause extra? heat.?
Re: Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

Your symptom of overheating at high speeds or on hills indicates the overheating problem occurs under high load/high RPM.
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The causes of this generally fall into one of two categories:
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1) An issue with the cooling system not allowing it to dissipate enough heat. Given your observations and the
repairs you've already tried, this seems unlikely.
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2) An issue with the engine causing it to generate more heat than it's supposed to, and the cooling system can't keep
up the above-normal heat load.
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The most likely reasons your engine would run hotter than normal are running too lean (not enough fuel/too much air),
improper ignition timing, or poor exhaust flow. It's possible you might have a small head gasket failure allowing exhaust
to push into the engine water jacket, but that usually wouldn't be load-dependent.
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If I had to take a wild-a** guess, a restricted exhaust is the most likely culprit. Another commenter he fixed the same issue
by replacing the catalytic converter. You can have a mechanic test it by putting an exhaust backpressure gauge in place
of the oxygen sensor. Or he can check the temperature difference across the inlet and outlet of the converter. If the temperature
doesn't change then the coverter is not working and is likely partly clogged.
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Good luck,
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Buzz L.
San Jose, CA
Former '86 Dolphin 500, '89 HiLux Longbed, and '96 Tacoma owner
Re: 1987 Dolphin in California $

 

Hi, sorry for your problems with the Dolphin...you will love it once things are straightened out.
I own an '88 Sunrader and pulled out the original bedding for the mattress idea.? If you wish to replace the 2 piece mattress original to Toyota campers I have one.? The color may not work, mine is a soft rose color.? Anyway, just a thought, I live in Oregon.
Anyway, good luck and happy camping!??
Diana on the beautiful Oregon coast.


On Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59:54 PM PDT, T3nt33 via groups.io <t3nt33@...> wrote:


Hello I'm thinking about selling my dolphin I'm here in California I'm just curious the current value of these in the area.?
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And I'll explain everything to you.?
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I bought this about 5 years ago and I pretty much got a little scammed by the people I bought from. I trusted these nice older people but I guess it was my fault to not know what to look for I was just excited to find one. I bought it for 9k.
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After using it and learning more about the dolphin. It doesn't have a water heater. It doesn't have an AC unit. The original bed/pad is gone which they covered up with plywood and a mattress with blankets hanging over So I didn't think to look underneath it.?
They had a leak prior and they showed me where it was and showed me that it was fixed.?
But come the first rain I didn't look at it the first day and then I went and there was a leak still.?
So I've had it covered ever since and I did have a part of the inside where the door is coming in and the window all the way up to the kitchenette replaced. The good news is when we started pulling the stuff out there was no dry rot so we stopped. I will admit the guy helping me was not as good as he said he was. He also ruined the original cabinets on one side and built something new there.?
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So again I'm missing AC and missing a water heater missing the original bed pad and there's been repairs done to one side internally.?
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It has 87,000 mi on it. Runs great. The truck itself is in great condition. In the paperwork it was supposedly engine rebuilt at about 40,000 mi.
Just passed smog.?
There is solar and an extra battery. Frigerator runs great. Heater runs great. No problem with the propane. It's very clean inside. I redid some of the upholstery and on the kitchenette. I have made the sleeping area more practical and I used memory foam mattress fitted.?
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The shower and toilet work, but no hot water. Stove in great condition. I can't think of anything else at the moment.?
Re: Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

Yes, exactly the same. Believe it or not Dave (forgot his last name,sorry) in California told me to replace my catalytic converter. That fixed the problem. Even running a straight pipe did not work. Everything is good now.?

On Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 1:59?AM Rhonda CARDINAL via <jwcardinal=[email protected]> wrote:
My 1993 Dolphin with a 3.0 V6 automatic transmission always overheats on hills. Anytime we are climbing a hill it gets too warm, going downhill it cools off again.? It also heats up when you are pushing the engine, going fast on level ground, even on cool day. The gauge is nudging the red zone. So far, I have replaced the three-row radiator, the thermostat and the fan clutch.? I've even removed the front license plate. It was blocking a small air supply slot in the bumper. None of this has helped.? When I replaced the thermostat, I expected sludge, but the port and the thermostat was clean as a whistle. I intend to flush the system, but it seems very clean already.? I'm contemplating replacing the water pump (huge job). The pump doesn't leak, and the bearing seems sound (no play). Is this a common problem with the V6 engines or am I missing something? Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you solve it?

Jeff Cardinal


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Chuck Bridges
Re: Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

Check the ignition timing, it could be retarded.
Re: Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

While running. Pull one spark plug wire off the distributor cap, one at a time and replace. Make note of rpm drop for each cylinder. If one cylinder does not drop rpms when off distributor cap, then that is your issue.
Loosen plug wires first and use a wood tool with right hand to reduce shock hazzard. Keep rest of body off car.
Good luck and may all your cylinders fire.


On Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 11:59 PM Rhonda CARDINAL via <jwcardinal=[email protected]> wrote:
My 1993 Dolphin with a 3.0 V6 automatic transmission always overheats on hills. Anytime we are climbing a hill it gets too warm, going downhill it cools off again.? It also heats up when you are pushing the engine, going fast on level ground, even on cool day. The gauge is nudging the red zone. So far, I have replaced the three-row radiator, the thermostat and the fan clutch.? I've even removed the front license plate. It was blocking a small air supply slot in the bumper. None of this has helped.? When I replaced the thermostat, I expected sludge, but the port and the thermostat was clean as a whistle. I intend to flush the system, but it seems very clean already.? I'm contemplating replacing the water pump (huge job). The pump doesn't leak, and the bearing seems sound (no play). Is this a common problem with the V6 engines or am I missing something? Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you solve it?

Jeff Cardinal
Re: headlight attachments

 

Yes, in the same aisle as the flux capacitors and the blinker fluid.
1987 Dolphin in California $

 

Hello I'm thinking about selling my dolphin I'm here in California I'm just curious the current value of these in the area.?
?
And I'll explain everything to you.?
?
I bought this about 5 years ago and I pretty much got a little scammed by the people I bought from. I trusted these nice older people but I guess it was my fault to not know what to look for I was just excited to find one. I bought it for 9k.
?
After using it and learning more about the dolphin. It doesn't have a water heater. It doesn't have an AC unit. The original bed/pad is gone which they covered up with plywood and a mattress with blankets hanging over So I didn't think to look underneath it.?
They had a leak prior and they showed me where it was and showed me that it was fixed.?
But come the first rain I didn't look at it the first day and then I went and there was a leak still.?
So I've had it covered ever since and I did have a part of the inside where the door is coming in and the window all the way up to the kitchenette replaced. The good news is when we started pulling the stuff out there was no dry rot so we stopped. I will admit the guy helping me was not as good as he said he was. He also ruined the original cabinets on one side and built something new there.?
?
So again I'm missing AC and missing a water heater missing the original bed pad and there's been repairs done to one side internally.?
?
It has 87,000 mi on it. Runs great. The truck itself is in great condition. In the paperwork it was supposedly engine rebuilt at about 40,000 mi.
Just passed smog.?
There is solar and an extra battery. Frigerator runs great. Heater runs great. No problem with the propane. It's very clean inside. I redid some of the upholstery and on the kitchenette. I have made the sleeping area more practical and I used memory foam mattress fitted.?
?
The shower and toilet work, but no hot water. Stove in great condition. I can't think of anything else at the moment.?
Overheating 3.0 V6 Toyota Truck

 

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My 1993 Dolphin with a 3.0 V6 automatic transmission always overheats on hills. Anytime we are climbing a hill it gets too warm, going downhill it cools off again.? It also heats up when you are pushing the engine, going fast on level ground, even on cool day. The gauge is nudging the red zone. So far, I have replaced the three-row radiator, the thermostat and the fan clutch.? I've even removed the front license plate. It was blocking a small air supply slot in the bumper. None of this has helped.? When I replaced the thermostat, I expected sludge, but the port and the thermostat was clean as a whistle. I intend to flush the system, but it seems very clean already.? I'm contemplating replacing the water pump (huge job). The pump doesn't leak, and the bearing seems sound (no play). Is this a common problem with the V6 engines or am I missing something? Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you solve it?

Jeff Cardinal
Re: headlight attachments

 


You are going to need to get a round tuit?first
Re: headlight attachments

 

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Thanks, I will go locate those tomorrow.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Robert Himler via groups.io <binrydin@...>
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2025 8:20 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [toyota-campers] headlight attachments
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The thingamabobs are right next to the dohickies and gidgits.
Re: headlight attachments

 

The thingamabobs are right next to the dohickies and gidgits.
Re: headlight attachments

 

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I'm looking for a thingamabob.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of rz via groups.io <zaveson@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:14 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [toyota-campers] headlight attachments
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what about the doomaflotchy
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rz
Re: Carburetor for 84 Dolphin

 

i meant the weber was cleaner than the stock carbs iv'e tested
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rz
Re: Carburetor for 84 Dolphin

 

i said nothing.? stock air cleaner on and no reason to look under it.
? readout was better than expected for a stock carb? ? really clean
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rz
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