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Interested! That’s really close to me.
Edit: I’m not free Tuesday but hopefully I can make the next one!
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Interested! That’s really close to me.
Edit: I’m not free Tuesday but hopefully I can make the next one!
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Treebeard and I got some quality time yesterday. I’m putting off removing the head until I know exactly when the shop can start work, I don’t want to leave the block exposed longer than necessary in this PNW wet.
I removed the seats, removed the center console, removed the tailgate carpet (saved the clips), vacuumed all of the carpet, removed the rear carpet, and started planning to do more rust repair than previously known.
Today I’m planning to start ordering some parts, to wash the seat covers, prep for head removal by draining coolant and working carefully on some bolts.
So far I have only lost one bolt to rust, on the rear seat hinge. Need to do some PB blaster soaks for sure. There’s also some really bad rust on the inside of the wheel wells that I suspect will require some adventures in welding. It’s all good, this isn’t ever going to be a showroom truck. Still, I would definitely advise anyone looking at an abused 60 to pull the carpet up and inspect these spots.
I removed the seats, removed the center console, removed the tailgate carpet (saved the clips), vacuumed all of the carpet, removed the rear carpet, and started planning to do more rust repair than previously known.
Today I’m planning to start ordering some parts, to wash the seat covers, prep for head removal by draining coolant and working carefully on some bolts.
So far I have only lost one bolt to rust, on the rear seat hinge. Need to do some PB blaster soaks for sure. There’s also some really bad rust on the inside of the wheel wells that I suspect will require some adventures in welding. It’s all good, this isn’t ever going to be a showroom truck. Still, I would definitely advise anyone looking at an abused 60 to pull the carpet up and inspect these spots.
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Which FSM is this? I suspect that it is the 1981-1987 2F engine repair manual which I have been completely unable to find online.
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Today I learned what hog rings are. Also, screw hog rings.
I removed the seat covers from the rear seat back and bottom and started the process of washing them. Added more PB blaster to the head bolts and the air rail bolts in prep for removing. Also, I placed a few orders! Picked up a tailgate light bezel from a mudder; ordered an FSM reprint, a window lever, used front markers, and replacement taillight lenses from SOR; and ordered the cap and plug kit from Jim C (I have aftermarket headers and an intact (devaned?) smog pump so these are the only pieces I need right now).
I removed the seat covers from the rear seat back and bottom and started the process of washing them. Added more PB blaster to the head bolts and the air rail bolts in prep for removing. Also, I placed a few orders! Picked up a tailgate light bezel from a mudder; ordered an FSM reprint, a window lever, used front markers, and replacement taillight lenses from SOR; and ordered the cap and plug kit from Jim C (I have aftermarket headers and an intact (devaned?) smog pump so these are the only pieces I need right now).
Too bad, we meet every month. @NookShneer can give you the details.
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I know this is a pain in the ass but could you post a photo of the front cover of that FSM? I ordered a reprint from SOR and it's definitely not the same as what you posted.
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Completely forgot that its for an 88 witch would be a fj62 manual sorry man
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No worries, the 3FE FSM seems much more detailed than any 2F FSM I can find. It’ll be a valuable resource despite the differences. Thanks for clarifying!
@ntdb here is a good list of FSMs for you to use
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Before and after washing the rear seat covers in my front-load washing machine with Oxyclean:
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I just replaced the fuel filter. Look at all that water!
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Manifold out, headers disconnected. If I can remove the rocker arm without making a mess I should be able to get the head out today!
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Does anyone have experience with Gozzard Composites (Land Cruiser 60 Series - Gozzard Composites) tailgates? Disregard the price, I wouldn't spend that much on one.
Also, the head didn't make it out yesterday. The rocker arm is ready to lift out but I missed my chance to get the head to the shop and don't want it off the block for any longer than necessary.
Also, the head didn't make it out yesterday. The rocker arm is ready to lift out but I missed my chance to get the head to the shop and don't want it off the block for any longer than necessary.
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Your on the west side of the sound right? You should pick this lot up, doors, hatch and tailgate.
You’d have a buyer for the doors. @gt7058a
Toyota FJ60 doors - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
All four doors plus rear hatch and gate. Both front doors have dents. All are rust free. Text is...
seattle.craigslist.org
You’d have a buyer for the doors. @gt7058a
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Your on the west side of the sound right? You should pick this lot up, doors, hatch and tailgate.
Toyota FJ60 doors - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
All four doors plus rear hatch and gate. Both front doors have dents. All are rust free. Text is...seattle.craigslist.org
You’d have a buyer for the doors. @gt7058a
I'm in West Seattle but it's hard to argue with that price! I sent @gt7058a a PM.
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Should I take the rocker arm assembly and/or intake manifold to the machine shop along with the head?
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I’m in the middle of doing the same thing. Did you scrub the covers at all before you put them in the washing machine with OxiClean?
No need to take the rocker arm, just the bare head with valves and springs left in.
Yes, I'd take the intake manifold also, ask them to check for any warpage or cracks, if needed they can do a TIG weld repair on any cracks found, and also skim the manifold if needed.
I see you have a header exhaust, so no need to take that in.
Cheers, Tim.
Yes, I'd take the intake manifold also, ask them to check for any warpage or cracks, if needed they can do a TIG weld repair on any cracks found, and also skim the manifold if needed.
I see you have a header exhaust, so no need to take that in.
Cheers, Tim.
