destins 1964 fj40 FST restore thread

a.greenspan · 11-06-09, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by My wife said no FJ!

Well...at least you know you have time to do the jack

In early days of automobile history ( before 1920) cars were painted by brush (for example the legendary Ford T )
Think Destin have enough time to paint his jack in this technique

Cheers
Peter

destin · 11-06-09, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by a.greenspan

In early days of automobile history ( before 1920) cars were painted by brush (for example the legendary Ford T )
Think Destin have enough time to paint his jack in this technique

Cheers
Peter

hehehe

indeed!

Cool photo btw!

JohnnyC · 11-06-09, 05:50 PM

thats me in the blue suit BTW .....peter's hacking in my computer again

hijack over

Bill McC · 11-06-09, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrugated Toy

Tailgate wiring 1963: wire comes up and into tub behind the jamb area of the drivers side rear door. Then it takes a bend in the open around the door frame where a steel clip holds the wire to the door. From there it goes to the center of the door and through the door to the lamp. If you would like a picture I would be pleased to furnish it.

Mine is the same as Bill described.

Apologies for a dirty rig.

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Yep, mine is just like that except the wire clips on mine are attached by a screw.

destin · 11-07-09, 07:07 PM

Stripped the front bits apart with the intention of looking at the timing gears...

but i could not figure out how to get the lower pully off...

No nuts that i could see...

( yeah the shop is a mess i know

)

So how do i get this off?

I just need to buy gasket and new timing gear yeah?
Where is a reliable place to get these?

Thanks guys

destin · 11-07-09, 11:10 PM

hmmm was the generator on these 40's green like the starter?

May as well do it if it was

Let me know guys!

Cruiser_Nerd · 11-08-09, 10:43 AM

You can and should get the gears from Toyota. Get both, gasket and seal should be available too. The seal will crumble when you take it out. Numbers should be in the part # thread. You need a puller to get the pully off, there should be two tapped holes in the face of the pulley that you'll thread into. My cheapo harbor freight one actually came with the correct bolts. The pulley "Presses" on with a BFH when you reassemble. Generator was the same color as the starter.

destin · 11-08-09, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser_Nerd

You can and should get the gears from Toyota. Get both, gasket and seal should be available too. The seal will crumble when you take it out. Numbers should be in the part # thread. You need a puller to get the pully off, there should be two tapped holes in the face of the pulley that you'll thread into. My cheapo harbor freight one actually came with the correct bolts. The pulley "Presses" on with a BFH when you reassemble. Generator was the same color as the starter.

Nice!

Thanks man

BFH haha nice

( gets hammer ready )

Thanks again man, many thanks.

destin · 11-08-09, 11:00 AM

so I think these are all the bits i need aside from the pully "puller"

Timing Cover Gasket 11328-61010
Timing Cover Seal 90311-45069 034-29A Beck-Arnley 052-2144
Crank Timing Gear 13521-60010
Camshaft Gear 13523-60030 (Steel replacement for fiber gear)

Anything else?

Want to have all the parts and do it in one swoop!

destin · 11-08-09, 07:30 PM

ok pulled the generator and cleaned it up, preped and put 2 coats of hunter green on it, looks great.

Will install it tomorrow after it sets up completely

Waiting on pulling the pully and timing gears until i make my order and recieve parts.

Just so i am clear.

When i pull the pully and remove the timing cover...

Do i just pull the cam and timing gears, and replace them with steel ones and put the new gasket and timing cover back on?

Or do i need to remove the timing plate as well, and put the rear timing gasket on, timing plate, cam and timing gears, timing cover gasket, then install timing cover and hammer on the pully?

Also, does that pully just stay on by hammering it back on? no clip? lock washer?

Thanks guys, some crappy flash photos:

dkroth · 11-08-09, 07:46 PM

Destin, what are your plans for that *nasty* thermostat housing?

Your build is looking great...

destin · 11-08-09, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dkroth

Destin, what are your plans for that *nasty* thermostat housing?

Your build is looking great...

Thanks man

What about the thermostat housing?

hehe, you mean am i gonna clean it up?

I just received the new radiator hoses and heater hoses

dkroth · 11-08-09, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by destin

hehe, you mean am i gonna clean it up?

Yes. Not being critical. But everything else looks new!

I had to clean mine up (82 BJ42) earlier this year. I used JB Weld to fill some of the corrosion dimples. Worked great!

destin · 11-08-09, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dkroth

Yes. Not being critical. But everything else looks new!

I had to clean mine up (82 BJ42) earlier this year. I used JB Weld to fill some of the corrosion dimples. Worked great!

Sweet thanks man!

Yeah it is pretty corroded hehe, but i think it will clean up ok

Alot of little things to do while i wait on the body stuff hehe :/

The more i stare at it the more things i notice i need to do

If you guys see anything wonkey chime in

wesintl · 11-08-09, 08:49 PM

that and it's not original

destin · 11-08-09, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

that and it's not original

What is not original?
the thermostat housing?

What is it supposed to look like?

destin · 11-08-09, 10:26 PM

hmmm...

which is correct?

( found this in the 25 section thread )

destin · 11-08-09, 10:30 PM

or this?

destin · 11-08-09, 10:48 PM

looks like Dobster's is the same way.

One of you cats gonna hook me up with a spare thermostat housing ?

fwed · 11-09-09, 01:49 AM

Hi Destin I don't like butting in but the timing gears are not just going to fall off. The best way is to remove cam and press off. Otherwise on the fibre one you may have to drill or cut the hub off cam, then drill and tap cam to put it back on. Do not lever too much on gear to pull it off or you will break cam retaining plate. I hope I have not scared you too much,don't forget to time the gears, so have fun. Cheers Fred.

destin · 11-09-09, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fwed

Hi Destin I don't like butting in but the timing gears are not just going to fall off. The best way is to remove cam and press off. Otherwise on the fibre one you may have to drill or cut the hub off cam, then drill and tap cam to put it back on. Do not lever too much on gear to pull it off or you will break cam retaining plate. I hope I have not scared you too much,don't forget to time the gears, so have fun. Cheers Fred.

Hehe thanks for the warning man.

Drilling and cutting them off sounds a bit of putting to be honest...
Maybe this is a bit out of my reach :(

destin · 11-09-09, 01:01 PM

generator painted

Dobster · 11-09-09, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by destin

looks like Dobster's is the same way.

One of you cats gonna hook me up with a spare thermostat housing ?

Wow..... My truck has been referenced in Destin's build thread. I'm gunna tell all my friends.

destin · 11-09-09, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dobster

Wow..... My truck has been referenced in Destin's build thread. I'm gunna tell all my friends.

haha

Bill McC · 11-09-09, 03:28 PM

Destin,

What are those angle iron chunks on the front center of the frame for?

destin · 11-09-09, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill McC

Destin,

What are those angle iron chunks on the front center of the frame for?

For the winch

JohnnyC · 11-09-09, 05:58 PM

every time you put another part on all i can say is....ooooooo ahhhhhhh

hows the gear going?

dkroth · 11-09-09, 06:10 PM

The green really sets it off. Very nice.

Destin, any chance you can clean the lens on your camera? Many of your recent photos are coming through a little soft. I think your lens is smudged.

Don't forget about the wrenches on the right front frame rail!

destin · 11-09-09, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyC

every time you put another part on all i can say is....ooooooo ahhhhhhh

hows the gear going?

Thanks man

the timing gear?
Fwed was saying something about drilling and cutting to get the gears free, so I am kinda questioning wether or not it is within my grasps

At the very least i will pull the main pully off and look to see what the gears look like.

Still need to get Shane's 411 on the jack painting, where are ya man?

destin · 11-09-09, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dkroth

The green really sets it off. Very nice.

Destin, any chance you can clean the lens on your camera? Many of your recent photos are coming through a little soft. I think your lens is smudged.

Don't forget about the wrenches on the right front frame rail!

Thanks man

I will clean the lens, probably has a mix of salt/sand and dog from the last trip to the beach

i need to be more careful with my tools though hehe, just noticed that when you mentioned it

Fortunately it is a smooth ride from in and outta the shop bay

Looked on SOR for the proper thermostat housing, nada to be found :(

Taking the fan, pully, and some other bits to the powder coater soon

Cleaned up some electrical stuff today a bit too, will post more photos once i get this project for work deployed.