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40-Continued winter neglect, added some fuel stabilizer
60-Finished up the Spring over-got steering dialed. Installed permanent rear shocks, changed the oil and filter, time for rear diff oil change now that welding is complete. Drove about 500 miles on new SOA. 
62-Changed the oil and filter, flushed power steering started working on dome light/door switch problem
80-Added brake fluid.
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1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested, 2F powered, SM420, some mods
1976 FJ40 Rusting slowly in the back yard
1984 FJ-60 H41, Toybox, 4.11, SOA, twin sticks and more
1989 FJ-62 125k-Stock, daily driver
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12-09-08, 05:09 PM
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Brushed some snow off of it before getting into my Tacoma.
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12-09-08, 05:20 PM
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Hosed the deer blood out of the back of it for the second time this week. 
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12-09-08, 05:40 PM
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heater
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Originally Posted by ocdbeetle
I do a lot of short drives too...I got the engine heater today so maybe that'll help out...Its not as cold here as where I lived in Maine (obviously) but If It helps the engine and keeps the kiddies warm going to school I'm happy....
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Yeah, block heater will be next....especially if I move anywhere colder. The diesel just doesn't warm up quick enough to even think about heating the cab.....of course, the drafts that blow around and THROUGH the doors doesn't help.
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78FJ40 13B-T, 5speed, split, full floater 70 series, cable lockers,4 disk, a/c, 60 pwr steering, all toyota except the a/c.
www.importpurist.com
Oh, and a bitchin FJ45 that may or may not be for sale.
"Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."
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12-09-08, 06:18 PM
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12-09-08, 06:26 PM
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Forum Lifer
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New tires, tried to install the beautiful rear heater (one of several I have) course the sob leaked, and so did all my other cores. Shat. Removed the rear heater leaking bastard and went back to daily driver status. Changed out the crappy rear windows scratched and with bad seals for some newer/nicer ones. Tried to think of things I have left to do. Not much now....
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12-09-08, 06:39 PM
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Made a pair of brackets and mounted my Tuffy console. In the process figured out that a large ball peen hammer and a large vise work fairly well as a metal brake.
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2005 Tundra 4WD Extra Cab TRD, Towing Package
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12-09-08, 06:53 PM
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Drove it , instead of working on it ....
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12-09-08, 07:17 PM
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Got it back on the road after a 15 month deployment to Iwaq. Changed the oil, Took it off Jack stands, pulled the plugs, cleaned them all up, replaced the battery, turned the engine over a few times to get the lube flowing, put the plugs back in and it started on the first try! No new leaks or rattles this far
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12-09-08, 07:30 PM
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Bought Christmas gifts for it at the SOR sale...
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12-09-08, 07:41 PM
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replaced the brake booster in my 72 this week. Last week picked up some new tires from a fellow mudder and painted the old rims
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12-09-08, 07:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lc69hunter
Bought Christmas gifts for it at the SOR sale...
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LOL! No sheot...just dropped a bunch on that as well. All new weatherseals to keep the drafts out.
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78FJ40 13B-T, 5speed, split, full floater 70 series, cable lockers,4 disk, a/c, 60 pwr steering, all toyota except the a/c.
www.importpurist.com
Oh, and a bitchin FJ45 that may or may not be for sale.
"Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."
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12-09-08, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: On pleasant creek north of Rogue River Oregon.
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Getting up to speed on the installation of a Chevy Astro Van TBI conversion in my FJ40.
Every thing is from a donor vehicle except the O2 & knock sensors.
Fabed the TBI adapter last week, installed it today. Working with the wiring harness to locate components to avoid cutting any wires, so far its working.
Anyone know where the single gray wire I lablled Fuel pump prime/sense gets plugged onto. I pulled the parts last winter and my memory is not that good.
Thanks Al
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12-09-08, 08:25 PM
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Location: Montgomery, AL
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Fuel pump died, removed it, checked it, bad seal, ordered new pump, waiting for it to arrive. Hopefully, have it installed by Friday.
Fixed wiring and insulator on distributor, installed fresh points.
Finally, got around to putting on diff breathers. Need shorter nipple on the rear though.
Discovered leaks on two new mounted 35s, getting those remounted. Need to find a new used 35" spare, fix tire carrier lug and latch.
Installed new chrome lugs on new painted (black) factory wheels. Looks sharp!
Get 'er running, fill 'er up, go wheeling on Saturday  and flexin' the new springs for the first time!
Needs new starter, old one hanging in there for now...next week? 
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DixieLand Cruisers, temporary President and TLCA delegate STLCA, Secretary Cottonland Cruisers =================================== 1974 FJ40, 09/74, 2F, 4 speed, disc brakes, 4" lift with 2.5 shackles, 35", 8274, locked, and slidered.
1992 4Runner SR5, river shuttle.
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12-09-08, 08:35 PM
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The 40 is up on jackstands. Hopefully get my 5 steelies sandblasted this week.
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12-09-08, 08:40 PM
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Right now I just finished slappin some POR15 on my tube fender guards. I'll let them get tacky-dry so I can paint them GREEN 
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12-09-08, 08:44 PM
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Filled up with gas... $21 bucks...sweet.
Adjusted the idle.
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12-09-08, 08:59 PM
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Got the roll cage finished up, got the hard top back on after a few 15 degree nights driving it to work.
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12-10-08, 01:04 AM
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Bleed the air out of the intercooler
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2F+3FE+T+I-3F=2F-ETI
THE MULE Est @ +400hp @ 15PSI
DYNO'd at 8PSI 181kw/244hp & 560Nm/413ftlb @ the RW 8th Dec 08
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On the rev limiter 
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12-10-08, 01:16 AM
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Had two broken wheel studs pressed out and replaced. Reassembled front wheel. Drove it to get it smogged. Passed test after sitting in garage on jack stands for the past year. Yeah!
Other one is being driven daily due to Momma being out of town. Filled tank with $23. worth of fuel. Another yeah!
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12-10-08, 07:08 AM
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Drove it to work and on all my errands, including the Rising Sun meeting. Installed horns from an early 90's Camry. Removed and cleaned the ring that activates the horn in the center of the steering wheel. Installed windshield washer reservoir and pump (from a Mazda B-2000), had to move the bracket over 1/4". Ran it around to get quotes on installation of a new windshield. Installed new weatherstripping on passenger door. Trimmed the hardtop poles that slide down into the B-pillar. Broke the heads from 6 of the 22 bolts that attach the cap to the side panels of the top. While not work on my 40, I did help Jeff Z. weld the quarter panels on his 76.
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12-10-08, 07:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Parker County, TX & Santa Fe County, NM
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40: Replaced leaking freeze plug; still looking for elusive tiny coolant leak that only leaks at highway speed.
FJC: Finished ARB front locker/compressor/switches install.
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"What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."
- Crowfoot, Blackfoot warrior and orator
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12-10-08, 07:15 AM
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More last night... De-masked everything, installed trans hump, seats, heater, and tailgate
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FJ-4.3 1973 FJ40 was frame off, got a 4.3 CFi/4L60E/NP-205 and FJ-62 power steering. SOA, 35x12.50 MT/Rs, FJ62 FDB. Brought back from the grave(traded a shotgun for it, if that tells you anything). Turning out to be a sick 40!!
Buildup Thread: ALMOST DONE!!!!!
http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...up-thread.html
Sanity is over-rated!!
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12-10-08, 07:52 AM
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replaced [handmade] engine mounts, checked all fluid levels, changed oil seal in the front left axle, changed oil after 300 engine hours and rotated the tires. Now we're ready to cross the Andes again
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12-10-08, 08:30 AM
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Installed new Remflex intake/exhaust gasket.
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12-10-08, 09:51 AM
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Not so think as u drunk!
Join Date: May 2006
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Drained the radiator after I discovered it was leaking all over the garage floor.
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Flushed the radiator, Installed the engine heater, Filled her up with fluids and mounted a temp gauge just to keep an eye on things....
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12-10-08, 04:46 PM
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Got it stuck in the snow and spent an hour digging and winching it out with a come-along. Now I know why everyone says powersteering is one of the best mods they have done.
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12-10-08, 06:35 PM
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repaced third member , after breakin it  down here in az its good weather for playing cant wait to get out this weekend
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12-10-08, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: MIDWAY, KY.
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I'm new here so be gentle, I may not speak the mechanical lingo very well.
77 FJ40- Where to start? Installed New Rancho 5000 shocks, new tie-rod, new ball ends, new steering dampeners, new brakes all the way around with a rear disc brake conversion, new plugs, plug wires, distributor, cap and points. Bought this rig from a guy in Georgetown, Ky. who had pretty much trashed it. But for my first, I like what I have. Still have a lot more to do when money becomes available.
3 weeks ago I installed new BFG All Ts 33x12.50x15
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Cruiserdrew
1965 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
my toy
