Toyuzu Fj60 (Rootbeer Diesel Build) (2 Viewers)

[Pacer]

One recommendation, you've done such a nice job on it all...

Finish EVERYTHING before you put it back into regular service!

Two years and 15000mi after my swap, I still have a long punch list of items which need attention...

Looks and sounds awesome, congratulations!

Sent from my XT1056

 

[bluehawk]

Thanks Pacer. Its all the little things that add up. All the nickel and dime items here and there. I'll try my best to finish it up before putting her on the road, but I have a dead line and it is the first of May.

Thank you sir for the kind words. More to come on the build

 

[HoJo 61]

Super cool to get the engine running for the first time, aye?
Been there.. and so on.

Congrats !!!

 

[bluehawk]

Want to check my fluid level in the H55, is this one plug pictured on the drivers side the fill plug?

 

[bluehawk]

Any suggestions on my steering hook up. I had to use a half inch plate between the frame and pump. This was due to the a/c compressor taking up some of the room. The coupler contacts the shock tower. Was thinking of heating up the shock tower with a torch and using a pipe to make a recess to give it a little room.

 

[Cruiser Jimmy]

Want to check my fluid level in the H55, is this one plug pictured on the drivers side the fill plug?View attachment 1211987

Yes.

 

[cruisermatt]

I would notch the shock tower.

 

[davegonz]

SHE RUNS, SHE RUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After three years, I finally got her started. Two small oil leaks but should be able to get them fixed easily. No fuel leaks. Im so excited

Damn that sounds good! Love that blue Monstaliner!

 

[bluehawk]

Yes.

Thanks sir, I'll check the level tomorrow.

I would notch the shock tower.

So your saying to take something like a 3 or 4" piece of tubing, cut it in half and notch the shock tower.

Damn that sounds good! Love that blue Monstaliner!

Thanks Dave

 

[cruisermatt]

You could do that or C-channel, or two pieces of angle iron, or three plates

Here's some inspiration from the 80 section

 

[bluehawk]

Thanks for the picture Matt. That helps out alot, and those are some great looking welds.

 

[crashmonk]

Jeez this whole thread makes me want to get off my ass and in the garage!

 

[bluehawk]

Jeez this whole thread makes me want to get off my ass and in the garage!

Just taking it one day at a time. Some days are better than others but I still like going out to the garage and wrenching on the Ole Girl. My only advice is to not get overwhelmed and go to far with a project

 

[bluehawk]

Do any of you guys see any problems of mounting my fuel filter here?

 

[crashmonk]

I'd add another vice grip!

Looks good to me so long as it's mounted solid like. You're gonna have vibes with a 4 cylinder.

 

[bluehawk]

I'd add another vice grip!

Looks good to me so long as it's mounted solid like. You're gonna have vibes with a 4 cylinder.

Didn't have another set of vise grips handy. If no one sees any problems with the location, I'll drill some holes and mount it like the oil filter to the left.

 

[crashmonk]

I can see where there will be bolts on top but can you get bolts in the bottom of your bracket too?

 

[bluehawk]

The top gets bolts thru the flange of the cowl. The bottom of the bracket just rests against the fire wall.

 

[crashmonk]

The top gets bolts thru the flange of the cowl. The bottom of the bracket just rests against the fire wall.

That will work but I can imagine it rattling against the firewall at idle. Ive always heard 4 cylinders shake like crazy at idle but I have no personal experience.

 

[doug720]

That will never work there...

I mounted my filters in the same area using the same materials. The fuel filter is aluminum angle and does not move at all without a lower support. The oil filter is made from aluminum channel, I left a small piece of channel leg on the lower part with a split rubber hose where it touches the firewall for support and it's rock solid. No issues in nearly 50k miles.

Yours is looking good.