Advice on local mechanic

Shortbus40 · 05-31-08, 06:51 AM

Hiyas-
I'm currently wrestling an Aisan carb install in my 79' 40.I bought the truck in Greensboro last year, it is pictured in the upstate cruiser calender for May,I think. It is grey w/ an ARB bumper.I have since added new hard doors,sound system and a few minor trim items.This carb is kicking my butt- I have learned a good deal on mud and gotten much help from its members(particularily Jim C.) who have been kind enough to help me thus far. I want to find a mechanic locally who can help me get this truck finished . (the whole saga is in the 60 section under "aisan carb install") I feel it is down to tweeking adjustment of carb, and I just dont have the ear or experience to do it efficiently.
I do not want a member to finish my job for free, or commit to a protracted job.I would like a recomendation of a shop someone has used (anyone heard of Toyota Hut?),or an experienced ear/ eye to give any advice on this thing.
I will be joining lowcountry cruisers, although I am not a wheeler. I enjoy my truck for its beauty, character,and the challenge of putting an old workhorse back in good order.She is my daily driver,and worth all her aggrevation. Wow-got a little poetic there.
Thank you-
Paul S.

Brock · 05-31-08, 07:37 AM

ohhh.....you will wheel once you get her running and see the beauty and power in her stride. yes you will. they ALL DO! Muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah (evil sinister laugh)

mooker82 · 05-31-08, 09:34 AM

Ive heard of a guy in Mt P but I cant remember his name. I know MtPCruiser has met him and seemed impressed. If you want a hand with it I would be more than happy to look at it with you. Ill PM you my cell #. Should be free today since my fishing got cancelled.

Shortbus40 · 05-31-08, 10:26 AM

Heya-
Thanks for the replys- I will be in touch.You're right about wheeling i guess-I could get into a trail ride with proper guidance.But I do hate mud!

dbenke · 05-31-08, 01:31 PM

If it's already installed, I can do the adjusting for you if you will bring it to Mt. Pleasant. I used to be a mechanic so it's not a problem. Otherwise check out Frankie's Tire off
cross county rd. he has always hired good mechanics.
You will want to wheel.
Rocks are the only way to go!!!!!!!

MTPCRUISER · 05-31-08, 06:26 PM

McIntyre's on N. Lansing (near the intersection of Jonnie Dodds and Mathis Ferry) is a very reputable Toyota specialist. I don't have his number handy, but he's factory trained and knows the FJ40.

Good luck.

MTPCRUISER · 05-31-08, 06:29 PM

I forgot to mention - post up a pic under the member's rigs thread.

Welcome to the madness.

LoveTractor · 06-01-08, 02:38 PM

x2 McIntyres.

Shortbus40 · 06-02-08, 01:52 PM

Heya-
great info on the mechanic thing-thanks to all. Mooker was kind enough to take a peek at it and is thinking fuel pump.This confirms what another mechanic said, so the pump is on order.Will post rig pics soon- must pay membership 1st

.
Thanks again cruiserheads!

dbenke · 06-02-08, 05:53 PM

when I rebuilt scotts, I had to drill the passage for the accelerator pump. Check to be sure when you hit the throttle(with the motor off) that you get a good stream of gas into the venturi. Also what kind of distributor are you running?? The point types are bad about burning up points and also wearing out shafts. This will do strange things to your timing. (can you say DUI??). Just some things to check.
David

etbIV · 06-04-08, 11:15 AM

X3 on Mcintyre's. I have an 80 but he had a 40 in the shop while I was there.

Eddie

IndianDoc · 06-07-08, 07:07 AM

Toyo hut on college park(Ladson, Goose Creek area), don't know there work but they always have a cruiser or two parked there. Have used there service for tow on a motorcycle and it's ok.

Shortbus40 · 06-12-08, 04:20 AM

Hi- I have been to Toyo Hut on cross County and have called McIntoshes in Mt P.Toyo Hut had an early 70's (73-74?) light green 40 there currently. He said they would look @ mine it when that one is finished( week- 10 days). McIntoshes said next Wed. I think I will limp it up to them this weekend. I'm so ready to get that thing running.Hope its done by the monthly meeting!

Thanks, Paul

Brock · 06-12-08, 06:38 AM

us too...good luck

SHERMAN FJ62 · 06-16-08, 08:19 AM

x4 on McIntosh Imports behind the national guard station. He takes care of my cruiser and 4 runner and he is reasonible.

843-388-1558 is that shops number

05-31-08, 06:51 AM	#1
Shortbus40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Sc Posts: 41	Advice on local mechanic Hiyas- I'm currently wrestling an Aisan carb install in my 79' 40.I bought the truck in Greensboro last year, it is pictured in the upstate cruiser calender for May,I think. It is grey w/ an ARB bumper.I have since added new hard doors,sound system and a few minor trim items.This carb is kicking my butt- I have learned a good deal on mud and gotten much help from its members(particularily Jim C.) who have been kind enough to help me thus far. I want to find a mechanic locally who can help me get this truck finished . (the whole saga is in the 60 section under "aisan carb install") I feel it is down to tweeking adjustment of carb, and I just dont have the ear or experience to do it efficiently. I do not want a member to finish my job for free, or commit to a protracted job.I would like a recomendation of a shop someone has used (anyone heard of Toyota Hut?),or an experienced ear/ eye to give any advice on this thing. I will be joining lowcountry cruisers, although I am not a wheeler. I enjoy my truck for its beauty, character,and the challenge of putting an old workhorse back in good order.She is my daily driver,and worth all her aggrevation. Wow-got a little poetic there. Thank you- Paul S.

05-31-08, 07:37 AM	#2
Brock IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 636	ohhh.....you will wheel once you get her running and see the beauty and power in her stride. yes you will. they ALL DO! Muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah (evil sinister laugh) __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

05-31-08, 09:34 AM	#3
mooker82 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,226	Ive heard of a guy in Mt P but I cant remember his name. I know MtPCruiser has met him and seemed impressed. If you want a hand with it I would be more than happy to look at it with you. Ill PM you my cell #. Should be free today since my fishing got cancelled. __________________ 74 ford bronco , 97 40th anniversary, OME lift, ARB bumper, Dolby 5.1 surround sound Rusty 72 FJ40

05-31-08, 10:26 AM	#4
Shortbus40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Sc Posts: 41	Local help Heya- Thanks for the replys- I will be in touch.You're right about wheeling i guess-I could get into a trail ride with proper guidance.But I do hate mud!

05-31-08, 06:26 PM	#6
MTPCRUISER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC TLCA# 16856 Posts: 173	McIntyre's on N. Lansing (near the intersection of Jonnie Dodds and Mathis Ferry) is a very reputable Toyota specialist. I don't have his number handy, but he's factory trained and knows the FJ40. Good luck. __________________ "To enjoy life to the fullest, take big bites. Moderation is for monks." (RAH) '77 FJ40 '05 Volvo S60R


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05-31-08, 01:31 PM	#5
dbenke IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 256	If it's already installed, I can do the adjusting for you if you will bring it to Mt. Pleasant. I used to be a mechanic so it's not a problem. Otherwise check out Frankie's Tire off cross county rd. he has always hired good mechanics. You will want to wheel. Rocks are the only way to go!!!!!!!

05-31-08, 06:29 PM	#7
MTPCRUISER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC TLCA# 16856 Posts: 173	I forgot to mention - post up a pic under the member's rigs thread. Welcome to the madness. __________________ "To enjoy life to the fullest, take big bites. Moderation is for monks." (RAH) '77 FJ40 '05 Volvo S60R

06-01-08, 02:38 PM	#8
LoveTractor Havin' A Good Time Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 361	x2 McIntyres. __________________ '88 FJ62 140K '96 FZJ80 Locked 174K "There ain't no party like my nana's tea party...Hey..Ho"

06-02-08, 01:52 PM	#9
Shortbus40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Sc Posts: 41	Response Heya- great info on the mechanic thing-thanks to all. Mooker was kind enough to take a peek at it and is thinking fuel pump.This confirms what another mechanic said, so the pump is on order.Will post rig pics soon- must pay membership 1st. Thanks again cruiserheads!

06-02-08, 05:53 PM	#10
dbenke IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 256	carb when I rebuilt scotts, I had to drill the passage for the accelerator pump. Check to be sure when you hit the throttle(with the motor off) that you get a good stream of gas into the venturi. Also what kind of distributor are you running?? The point types are bad about burning up points and also wearing out shafts. This will do strange things to your timing. (can you say DUI??). Just some things to check. David

06-04-08, 11:15 AM	#11
etbIV IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 13	X3 on Mcintyre's. I have an 80 but he had a 40 in the shop while I was there. Eddie

06-07-08, 07:07 AM	#12
IndianDoc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charleston SC TLCA# 18770 Posts: 518	Mechanics Toyo hut on college park(Ladson, Goose Creek area), don't know there work but they always have a cruiser or two parked there. Have used there service for tow on a motorcycle and it's ok.

06-12-08, 04:20 AM	#13
Shortbus40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Sc Posts: 41	pick one Hi- I have been to Toyo Hut on cross County and have called McIntoshes in Mt P.Toyo Hut had an early 70's (73-74?) light green 40 there currently. He said they would look @ mine it when that one is finished( week- 10 days). McIntoshes said next Wed. I think I will limp it up to them this weekend. I'm so ready to get that thing running.Hope its done by the monthly meeting! Thanks, Paul

06-12-08, 06:38 AM	#14
Brock IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 636	us too...good luck __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

06-16-08, 08:19 AM	#15
SHERMAN FJ62 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: charleston Posts: 79	x4 on McIntosh Imports behind the national guard station. He takes care of my cruiser and 4 runner and he is reasonible. 843-388-1558 is that shops number

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