IH8MUD.com - 60-Series Wagons http://forum.ih8mud.com/ Tech talk for the 60, 61, and 62-Series Cruiser wagons -- FJ62.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:41 GMT vBulletin 15 http://images.ih8mud.com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/misc/rss.jpg IH8MUD.com - 60-Series Wagons http://forum.ih8mud.com/ flushing the fuel lines? http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335298-flushing-fuel-lines.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:45 GMT Hey gang, I am dropping the gas tank this weekend to replace the fuel pump in my 62 and God I hope... Hey gang,
I am dropping the gas tank this weekend to replace the fuel pump in my 62 and God I hope that solves the rough Idle.

while it is off I want to make sure there isn't **** in the lines between the pump and the filter,

what is the best way to make sure that that it is clear? Any advice on pit falls to watch out for when I drop the tank? I bought all new parts, gaskets, ect from Dan.

Thanks
Brian ]]> 60-Series Wagons DC88FJ62 http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335298-flushing-fuel-lines.html 1988 FJ62 - Possibly trading for! http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335288-1988-fj62-possibly-trading.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:45 GMT Ok, I am looking at trading my Dodge Ram for this 88 Cruiser! I wanted to get some last minute... Ok, I am looking at trading my Dodge Ram for this 88 Cruiser! I wanted to get some last minute thoughts from the 60s owners collective!!

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LOTS of Pictures are here in my webshots account

shinton1970's photos and albums on webshots

Biggest things I am looking for / anything I need to look for when I see it in person for the first time? Especially engine / trannywise?

Rust in the roof is pretty bad / so I realize I will be doing some repairs there, but not really afraid of body work, you can see my other threads / folders in webshots and understand why.

What am I looking to do.... basically turn this into a very nice around town rig, that I can take to my farm, down to the OBX for fishing and very light trail riding.

ONE major question - will 80 series rims with MTRs fit on here nicely with no lift? 285/70/16 is the size. Got access to a set - otherwise will want to swap a bit more aggressive tread on there. NOT wanting to lift!!

Is there cruise control on these beasts? Does the GX mean anything as far as model?

The rear bed, looks to me like they "repaired" it with fiberglass? I have the invoice in front of me and the "repair" was $200. They spent $1753 all told for new carpet, recovering the seats, etc.

In theory this was owned by the owner of Toyota Dealer in Wilmington. But I just cannot understand how / why he let the roof get that bad of shape...hoping that does not mean he let the mechanicals go too..

Sam
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]]> 60-Series Wagons shinton http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335288-1988-fj62-possibly-trading.html Road-going air pressure on BFG A/Ts? http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335248-road-going-air-pressure-bfg-ts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:02 GMT Since most of my driving is in-city with my 31x10.5 BFG A/T tires, I'd like to maximize my MGP rating as much as possible. What's the conventional wisdom on how much to inflate these things? ]]> 60-Series Wagons austinmark http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335248-road-going-air-pressure-bfg-ts.html Dash Pad Question... http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335203-dash-pad-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:43 GMT Is there a product , or process to which you can buff out minor scratches and rubs from the 60... Is there a product , or process to which you can buff out minor scratches and rubs from the 60 series dash pads? I have a excellent condition spare but it looks like someone laid something metal on it and moved it around.

I would like to be able to buff it back like new.

What do restoration places do? ]]> 60-Series Wagons Joe_E http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335203-dash-pad-question.html anyone close to riverside, cali this saturday? http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335192-anyone-close-riverside-cali-saturday.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:58 GMT going to go check out a v8 fj60 this saturday in colton. thanks to georg, jim, mace, and others who... going to go check out a v8 fj60 this saturday in colton. thanks to georg, jim, mace, and others who tried to give me as much info as possible when looking at the truck. would still be nice to have someone there to actually help me with what to look for and help troubleshoot. lunch on me? might be breakfast if i meet up with the seller early.

TIA
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]]> 60-Series Wagons limerence http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335192-anyone-close-riverside-cali-saturday.html International Harvester http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335150-international-harvester.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:23 GMT so Pops has an IH 1210 pickup sittin the yard with a 392 in it. I'm thinking I might wanna put this in my 60... I vaguely remember this truck growing up but apparently it was a work horse of and engine. low rpms approx 3500 max... and something like 350-400 horses and 400+ ftlbs.

I know for sure I gonna do and engine swap and throw in a slush box with soem goodies. my real ? is does anybody have any real numbers for this engine? and do they know where to get adapters and such? ]]> 60-Series Wagons 808LC http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335150-international-harvester.html Doing HG Job / A few Questions http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335142-doing-hg-job-few-questions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:48:58 GMT This is on a 86 fj60. I pulled the head today and noticed that there was quite some buildup of rust... This is on a 86 fj60. I pulled the head today and noticed that there was quite some buildup of rust and debris on the headgasket itself where the coolant ports come out of the engine block. Please see pics. I am wondering if this is normal? I just want to make sure that the PO used the proper year headgasket?

Also, wanted to post up some pics of the bottom end of the engine. The compression before I tested it looked very good, all cylinders around 150. The walls of the pistons look good to me as well. I also cranked it over by hand several times and it seemed fairly smooth. Any opinions on the attached pics appreciated.

thanks,

Noah
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]]> 60-Series Wagons 1973Guppie http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335142-doing-hg-job-few-questions.html roof rack gutter mounts http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335131-roof-rack-gutter-mounts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:55:33 GMT I am looking to build a custom roof rack, but i dont want to just bolt it straigt through the roof,... I am looking to build a custom roof rack, but i dont want to just bolt it straigt through the roof, and i cant figure out how i could easily make my own gutter clamps.

anyone use these before?
will they hold up?

http://boc123.com/store/BOC_Raft_Sto...4/itemid/17500

also, anyone build there own? ]]> 60-Series Wagons cavemancaleb http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335131-roof-rack-gutter-mounts.html Anyone mod a JDM suspension seat for legroom??? http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335107-anyone-mod-jdm-suspension-seat-legroom.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:18:00 GMT I'm going to throw this out again. Love my truck and love the suspension seats but I don't love the lack of leg room. I've had the driver's seat out and stared at it for a while trying to brainstorm a relatively easy way to increase it's rearward travel for legroom but couldn't come up with anything. If I don't get any responses maybe I should pull the seat again and post some pics up for all my friends to the south to have a look at!

Thanks! ]]> 60-Series Wagons pathfinder_88 http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335107-anyone-mod-jdm-suspension-seat-legroom.html where is the circuit opening relay fj62 1989 http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335099-where-circuit-opening-relay-fj62-1989-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:05:22 GMT I can't find the location and I am searching for the same question and can't seem to find it so if you know that would be most helpful I have changed the one on the passenger fender. Thanks ]]> 60-Series Wagons highlandcruiser http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335099-where-circuit-opening-relay-fj62-1989-a.html Is a 2F-E enough? http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335057-2f-e-enough.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:30 GMT Ok, you guys had pretty much convinced me that a 2F-E was the cats meow and had plenty of power. I... Ok, you guys had pretty much convinced me that a 2F-E was the cats meow and had plenty of power. I just towed a buddy's 80 about 15 miles with my stock 2F----man, what a suck!! My 2F runs great; it's totally desmogged, new Trollhole carb, other than that it's stock. Starts at the turn of a key, pulls hills at 75, yadda yadda yadda. Those same hills with the 80 behind it wasbembarressing---2nd or 3rd gear and about 30-35 was all it wanted. Got up to 45ish on level ground. I know the 80 is heavy but dang, I've towed just as heavy with a 4.3 Chevy without near as much trouble. So for you 2F-E guys, is it that much better? Can you tow another vehicle comfortably? Should I just go V8 and be done with it? I thought I could deal without much power just fine but this was pathetic. ]]> 60-Series Wagons tclark http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335057-2f-e-enough.html Rear Gate Door Lock not working http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335006-rear-gate-door-lock-not-working.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:01 GMT Hi all. FJ62 rear door power lock is not working. I have checked the solenoid with a battery and... Hi all. FJ62 rear door power lock is not working. I have checked the solenoid with a battery and it works. All other power door locks work without any problems. Any suggestions where to trace the wires or start looking...please be specific! If it matters, the wires going to my glove box light also never have power. Thanks for the help. ]]> 60-Series Wagons DOGMARLEY http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/335006-rear-gate-door-lock-not-working.html slight miss at idle http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/334994-slight-miss-idle.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:11:56 GMT A little history: Rebuilt carb (JimC) and motor that has about 20k on it. I have started... A little history: Rebuilt carb (JimC) and motor that has about 20k on it.

I have started noticing a slight miss at idle- no power loss, no miss under power. seemed to get worse after changing my plugs. I noticed on the plugs coming out that there was some carbon buildup on top of the plugs towards the firewall. I used OEM plugs.

could it be my wires? I am full desmogged. Just put a new fuel filter trying to diagnose no change.

the wierd thing is that sometimes it will idle fine. I checked the plug wires and they sat a little loose so i clamped them down and it helped a little.

sorry for the rambling. ]]> 60-Series Wagons smkymntn http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/334994-slight-miss-idle.html The Whys and Whats of a lift http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/334979-whys-whats-lift.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:20 GMT Okay, color me ignorant (but not stupid) concerning lifting a vehicle. I have a 1986 FJ60 with flat... Okay, color me ignorant (but not stupid) concerning lifting a vehicle. I have a 1986 FJ60 with flat rear springs - even with an extra leaf.

I don't see a single source of information on this. I have read many threads on various aspects of lifting, especially on the HOW, but not the WHY nor the WHAT - that, like many things, seems implied for the reader, but never having done it before, there is a learning curve (like so many things - that is what makes it fun - and this site so great - so much info)

What I do know is that a lift:

1) helps tire clearance
2) helps body clearance
3) may require extended shocks
4) may require extended break lines
5) may change alignment and other "geometry" metrics
6) comes in various heights (1", 2", 3", 4" and higher)
7) may change driving characteristics
9) may be under the axle or over
10) There are different manufacturers (OME, BDS, others)

What I don't know is:

1) What are pros/cons of each of the various lift heights.
What are the drawbacks for a 4" over a 2"-3"? What are the advantages?

2) What are the advantages for the different shackles? Cons? I have read several threads but don't know all the options

3) Are UBolts the same or must they match with the spring vender?

4) Same for other parts.

5) All the different parts: pins, bushings, grease fittings (on shackles?), etc

6) How long do they last? I have read some posts on just a few years, yet stock go decades - then maybe they don't and they are zombies

7) Exactly what length of lift is actually measuring? Say, a 4" lift is adding 4 more inches from axle to bottom of body? or something else?

8) Is the lift accomplished by just the spring "height" - more curve? by the shackle? or a combination of both?


Understanding this helps to plan for a lift AND to present valid argument to the wife on why this is useful, especially when she is short (5'4") and I am tall (6'3") and one needs to climb into this vehicle

thanks

doug t ]]> 60-Series Wagons norsk http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/334979-whys-whats-lift.html Insurance http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/334970-insurance.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:20 GMT First off - yes, I have searched for "Insurance" and read the threads here. But... I could still use some advice.

:mad: I'm trying to find insurance for my nearly-completely-rebuilt '88 FJ62 and am having a hell of a time finding a company that will let me stipulate the value. They all say, "well, if there are add-ons that increase the value, we could consider that..." but nobody wants to consider what I paid for it or even look at what similar vehicles are selling for on eBay Motors or anywhere else.

Does anybody have a policy with a stipulated value or a company who seems to be willing to take an honest look at the vehicle's value, or a company whose policy has an appraisal clause?

If so, could you please post what company your insurance is with?

Thanks,
Bill ]]> 60-Series Wagons btaylorsacto http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/334970-insurance.html