'84 FJ60 newbie question

brider · 06-28-08, 07:58 AM

I'm a regular in the 40 and 55 forums, but I ran across an '84 60-series near me for $500 (asking) that the garage says a guy brought in because it didn't run, but then decided he didn't want to fix it.

The shop knows NOTHING about the non-running condition.

They say it has very little rust (yeah, right, believe THAT when I see it...)

Is an '84 fuel-injected, or carbureted? If it's carbureted, I might be able to rely on my wits to see why it won't run, but if I CAN'T get it to run, are there $500 worth of un-boltable parts on that vintage rig (not including the drivetrain, I'm not going to factor that in because God only knows when I can pull it)?

I figure I'd keep the front knuckles-out for the disc brakes, but that's about it.

Butt Ugly Chuck · 06-28-08, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brider

Is an '84 fuel-injected, or carbureted?

...if I CAN'T get it to run, are there $500 worth of un-boltable parts on that vintage rig (not including the drivetrain, I'm not going to factor that in because God only knows when I can pull it)?

84's are carburated. Parts could easily fetch over $500 if it's clean

Butt

Heartworm · 06-28-08, 10:57 AM

I don't see how you could miss for $500. Check it out. It should have electronic distributor/ignitor along with the appropriate push rod side plate if your 40 needs that. That's half the deal right there. Then there are the disk breaks. Also, power steering set up if your older 2 Fs have the holes.

3_puppies · 06-28-08, 04:57 PM

didn't run could be alot of things, does it turn over but not start? could be an easy fix, $500 is not a problem to get back in parts if you have the time and room for it.

cbmontgo · 06-29-08, 08:24 AM

You can't go wrong for $ 500...

sirenmoses · 06-30-08, 02:11 PM

yep, snag it. doors & lil bits alone will get your $$ back.

dibs on hood bumpers, front dome light assembly, DS turn signal gasket, PS rear marker lite. ; )

Spike Strip · 06-30-08, 03:16 PM

What color is it? And what's the mfg date on the inside door jamb. And what's the mileage.

Cruiserdrew · 06-30-08, 03:21 PM

That's a great deal, and I'll bet the no run condition is something easy. Just make sure the motor isn't seized and if it will turn over, buy the thing and keep it on the road. These trucks are just tough, and are hard to kill, so grab it and start with the basics-battery, fusible links, ignition, tune up, compression. That should tell you where the problem lies.

planemech · 06-30-08, 09:05 PM

If you pick it up and do decide to part it out I would like to put dibs on the left front fender if not rusty and the headlight valance again if not rusty.
BTW what color is it.
Good luck

PhilC64 · 06-30-08, 09:27 PM

That's a steal in parts alone for $500. Then again if you get it running you can double that or more in a heartbeat.

brider · 07-01-08, 08:22 AM

Thanks for the input-

I'm gonna call the guy today and possibly snag it. I'll let everyone know if I do, and start honoring the dibs requests here before I do any classified postings.

06-28-08, 07:58 AM	#1
brider IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 520	'84 FJ60 newbie question I'm a regular in the 40 and 55 forums, but I ran across an '84 60-series near me for $500 (asking) that the garage says a guy brought in because it didn't run, but then decided he didn't want to fix it. The shop knows NOTHING about the non-running condition. They say it has very little rust (yeah, right, believe THAT when I see it...) Is an '84 fuel-injected, or carbureted? If it's carbureted, I might be able to rely on my wits to see why it won't run, but if I CAN'T get it to run, are there $500 worth of un-boltable parts on that vintage rig (not including the drivetrain, I'm not going to factor that in because God only knows when I can pull it)? I figure I'd keep the front knuckles-out for the disc brakes, but that's about it. __________________ '71 FJ55 Arizona truck 1 1/2" shackle lift, 33 x 9.50 BFG All-Terrains, 4-sp with Fairey overdrive, big brush guard with Warn 5687 (that doesn't work), otherwise bone stock.

06-28-08, 10:57 AM	#3
Heartworm IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 885	I don't see how you could miss for $500. Check it out. It should have electronic distributor/ignitor along with the appropriate push rod side plate if your 40 needs that. That's half the deal right there. Then there are the disk breaks. Also, power steering set up if your older 2 Fs have the holes. __________________ 86 FJ60, Champagne Bronze, 33X9.5s, Desmogged, Dynamat, ARB in rear, 4.11 gears. OME lift, bedliner on rocker panels. Tint. 1987 FJ60 Dark Blue Metallic, 31X10.5s, 130K, Desmogged. "We have enough youth, how about a fountain of "smart"?

06-28-08, 04:57 PM	#4
3_puppies IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Helena MT Posts: 2,604	didn't run could be alot of things, does it turn over but not start? could be an easy fix, $500 is not a problem to get back in parts if you have the time and room for it. __________________ those that fail to prepare are preparing to fail....Benjamin Franklin 1965 FJ45 LWB 2nd owner, 2F, 4speed, sprung over, 35"BFG Mud terrains 1965/67 FJ45 SWB combining 2 into 1 under construction 1970 FJ55 all stock 1980 FJ40 all stock, factory air and power steering, 82,000 miles

06-29-08, 08:24 AM	#5
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,596	You can't go wrong for $ 500... __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

06-30-08, 02:11 PM	#6
sirenmoses IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: central nm Posts: 951	yep, snag it. doors & lil bits alone will get your $$ back. dibs on hood bumpers, front dome light assembly, DS turn signal gasket, PS rear marker lite. ; ) __________________ what shall I drive today: Oct 84 tan fj60, 260k mi -- dobermobile Sept 84 tan fj60, 202k -- spare (to be installed) 2.5" BDS suspension, SROR front bumper, Rowlands storage panels 85 Honda Accord, 110k -- commuter 91 Kawasaki Concours, 50k -- on the road again

06-30-08, 03:16 PM	#7
Spike Strip Just try and git it. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA TLCA# 17876 Posts: 950	What color is it? And what's the mfg date on the inside door jamb. And what's the mileage. __________________ BEST WWII STORY EVER WRITTEN

06-30-08, 03:21 PM	#8
Cruiserdrew KI6MIE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA TLCA# 11734 Posts: 6,975	That's a great deal, and I'll bet the no run condition is something easy. Just make sure the motor isn't seized and if it will turn over, buy the thing and keep it on the road. These trucks are just tough, and are hard to kill, so grab it and start with the basics-battery, fusible links, ignition, tune up, compression. That should tell you where the problem lies. __________________ Andrew 1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested, 2F powered, some mods 1976 FJ40 Rusting slowly in the back yard 1984 FJ-60 H55f, 4.11, OME, Daily Driver 1989 FJ-62 117k-son's driver for now-low and slow 1997 FZJ-80 Driveway queen

06-30-08, 09:05 PM	#9
planemech IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 120	If you pick it up and do decide to part it out I would like to put dibs on the left front fender if not rusty and the headlight valance again if not rusty. BTW what color is it. Good luck __________________ 86 FJ60 Ol' Rustee Nutz 195,XXX 2.5" OME medium lift Used 33" 1050 x 15 BFG MTs on black steelies Straight pipe back from the Cat. Many lessons learned.

06-30-08, 09:27 PM	#10
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 537	That's a steal in parts alone for $500. Then again if you get it running you can double that or more in a heartbeat. __________________ "We are not the base, we are the 2% lunatic fringe." - Ed97Fzj80 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, lunchboxed rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytec lift,OME shocks, Digger Link LCA's, Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)

07-01-08, 08:22 AM	#11
brider IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 520	Thanks for the input- I'm gonna call the guy today and possibly snag it. I'll let everyone know if I do, and start honoring the dibs requests here before I do any classified postings. __________________ '71 FJ55 Arizona truck 1 1/2" shackle lift, 33 x 9.50 BFG All-Terrains, 4-sp with Fairey overdrive, big brush guard with Warn 5687 (that doesn't work), otherwise bone stock.

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