Finally figured out my problem on not being able to start it. Once the fuel pump was plugged in all the way, it worked <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> So, we started it up and set the engine timing to 5 degree BTDC with the jumper. Everything seems to be running well. Motor idled great and sound good. We were going to break the cam in by running it for 20 mintues at 2000 rpm. About 3 minutes into it, the dang thing started blowing white smoke from the tail pipe <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />

We think it's a head gasket with like 5 minutes total run time on the rebuild. Anybody have that happen to them?? It was a rock gasket, new head bolts, shaved head. We made sure we torqued the bolts correctly.

What a frustrating feeling. I'm thinking of replacing the head gasket with a OEM Toyota. Should it matter? Any help would be great. Thanks for listening <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />