1989 FJ62, what are some common issues that one should know about?

[twstrchasr]

One thing to be very careful of is the acceleration....They are VERY quick, so be careful touching that speed button !!!

Congrats on the 62 !!!

[Droopynut]

I keep meaning to ask...

What is the throttle pull switch for?

[iaintscared1969]

Very well stated Mr. Chicago. BTW I hear that when you start hoarding parts you wind up selling em all anyways 'cause they don't fit Vortec's. And yes when the skinny pedal is mashed all the way to the floor it feels like you can get out and walk faster. Just got mine and realized why I like doing the V-8's!! So much POWER!!! I must have it now!

When you want to crawl an obstacle and not mess with the skinny. Or a poor mans cruise control. But that is not recommended 'cause you will forget you have it locked.

[MoGas]

That is a Surco (AKA Suck-O) rack. I wouldn't put much on that.

[chicago]

Originally Posted by Droopynut

I've already been through hell and back with my '85 FJ60. I can't believe I put so much money into that friggin' thing. But I can say this...I learned a lot about them. Talk about a learning curve $$$$$$

I always said never agian, unless...It's REALLY, REALLY clean.

This time I think I'll be alright, knock on wood.

The tranny fluid looks clean and smells... well, not burnt. Not really sure what it's supposed to smell like.

But I saw this '89 62 and had to check it out. I was primarily looking for rust... I knew exactly where to look from dealing with my 60. I have never seen a 60 series truck this clean in the Northeast. I actually thought it had been repainted. After looking closer I new it was original Alpine White. But...I know no matter how clean and how good it runs... there will always be issues. So that is why I started this thread.

Thanks for all the input.

OH MY GAWD!!!! Turn it OFF! Turn it OFF!
The shine on that thing is BLINDING.

How much did you get it for?
Looks CHERRY!
Nice find!

What are your plans with this rig BTW?

Chicago

[MiniPigg]

Quote:
Originally Posted by overhanger
DON'T take it to AAMCO! Seriously, they will find thousands of dollars of work that HAS to be done before you drive off their lot. Same with a dealer. Spend time with your new vehicle and let it tell you what needs to be done. Seriously.

Originally Posted by cruiser88

AMEN...

I do believe the PO of my '89 FJ62 did just that. And he got trapped and tapped hard. After reviewing all the receipts I can say they stuck him for almost every single part inside the A440 and transfercase. They replaced it all including the rear output shaft new from Toyota. I have here well over 3K in parts and labor. Sux for him but works for me as all the work was just done prior to his number three piston busting both shirts and taking out the engine..

[Droopynut]

I'm gonna leave it stock as possible. However, I am gonna try out the K&N air filter.

I paid $3500 for it.

anyone know what that pull switch that says "THROTTLE" does?

[rchalmers3]

If it's just below the dash to the right of the column, it's a "hand throttle" cable (not a switch) . You can pull and turn the knon to raise and hold the engine speed. Comes in handy for creeping along up and over obstacles or while operating a mechanical winch.

Experiment with the cable mechanism a little to get the hang of the holding mechanism. It's a twist to lock and a reverse twist to unlock the holding pawl.

I'm told it's not to be used for a cruise control, but I never listen...

Rick

[MoGas]

Originally Posted by Droopynut

anyone know what that pull switch that says "THROTTLE" does?

Try it out without the truck running to get the feel for it. The first time I messed with one, I didn't know how to get it to turn off ( twist counter clockwise and push) and the truck was stuck at 3000rpm. Fortunately, I was parked and just shut it off and read the Owner's manual. Don't pull it out fast.

[Droopynut]

thanks,

I think I will leave it alone for now.