What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (32 Viewers)

[A10Driver]

Drove it for the first time since June. LS swap, fj60 tranny and split case, fj 60 axles, tahoe leaf springs soa with slider shackles, new bumpers front and back, 37" tires on beadlocks. Overall couldn't be more happy.

 

[Living in the Past]

Dakota can make the change to a 5k tach for not a lot of money. They need a lot of money to change to anything else.

Wonder what percentage would prefer the 5K range? Smaller the range in the same space the more accurate you can read the RPM. Thinking the number number needing an 8K would be extremely low. Personally would say that should be the one paid a little extra to get.

 

[Jdc1]

Wonder what percentage would prefer the 5K range? Smaller the range in the same space the more accurate you can read the RPM. Thinking the number number needing an 8K would be extremely low. Personally would say that should be the one paid a little extra to get.

The data screen is capable of showing exact RPM when selected. I thought the 8k on the tach was annoying. The updated hdx version doesn’t have a dedicated tach but has a sliding indicator light.

 

[300blk]

...

 

[Goldbug]

Drove it for the first time since June. LS swap, fj60 tranny and split case, fj 60 axles, tahoe leaf springs soa with slider shackles, new bumpers front and back, 37" tires on beadlocks. Overall couldn't be more happy.
View attachment 2520821View attachment 2520822View attachment 2520823

Looks awesome, especially the color and the happy kids! What kind of bumper is that up front? 4plus?

 

[A10Driver]

Looks awesome, especially the color and the happy kids! What kind of bumper is that up front? 4plus?

I made it

 

[Cruiser Parking Only]

yep, that's Eric. Good hands indeed. He's the main reason mine runs as well as it does today. Jack and Mike were in the 80 and 80 buggy. So I was definitely the weak link. Spot was on the RI/MA/CT border area. Would love to have you join us next time. I think they're doing Harris tomorrow in Mass.

Very nice,
Would love to join up. Unfortunately I have to work tomorrow. Fridays are a full day. Keep me in the loop for another adventure.
Say hi to Eric for me!!

 

[Skreddy]

Pulled the head on the 1F today. Before I pulled the engine from the frame I did a compression check. All seemed good except #1 had about 15 psi and I could hear air blowing past the exhaust valve into the manifold. Rocker arm was returning properly with a little lash on that pushrod so I knew it was a valve problem. Found this one: aren’t they supposed to be all round?...

 

[JVZii]

Pulled the head on the 1F today. Before I pulled the engine from the frame I did a compression check. All seemed good except #1 had about 15 psi and I could hear air blowing past the exhaust valve into the manifold. Rocker arm was returning properly with a little lash on that pushrod so I knew it was a valve problem. Found this one: aren’t they supposed to be all round?...View attachment 2521175View attachment 2521176View attachment 2521177

The Toyota Manual does suggest that the best shape for a valve is round.

 

[Skreddy]

At least I had a Hoppy Helper for the teardown and subsequent findings.
I just ordered some other stuff from Mark’s Offroad, so looks like another order to be placed soon.

 

[1911]

Pulled the head on the 1F today. Before I pulled the engine from the frame I did a compression check. All seemed good except #1 had about 15 psi and I could hear air blowing past the exhaust valve into the manifold. Rocker arm was returning properly with a little lash on that pushrod so I knew it was a valve problem. Found this one: aren’t they supposed to be all round?...View attachment 2521175View attachment 2521176View attachment 2521177

Burned valve; angle ground too sharp, tappet clearance consistently run too tight, timing off, lugging the engine, and excess carbon in the head could all be factors. Lugging the engine all the time is probably the quickest way to burn an exhaust valve.

 

[BenjaminCA]

Installed some battery cables, and my radiator and rad support. Struggled the whole way.

 

[777Gage]

Wife said "lets take the FJ for our family Christmas pics" -
(I don't care to ever correct her, she allows it, never asks for the receipts, drives it and asks for it in our pictures, at least she knows it's not a j**p)

The day after our pictures, our friend who has always photographed us tested positive for Covid..... Please be careful out there friends!

Merry Christmas all!

 

[tstepp920]

I picked up some powder coated parts today. They may not be an exact match to the new OEM bumper in the photo but since they are all the same I am happy

 

[Krenie]

Sprayed my first layer of high build primer. Noticed a few spots that will need a bit more work but am happy with this stage for now.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

new OME springs...are the shackles at a sufficient angle?

 

[1911]

new OME springs...are the shackles at a sufficient angle?

Good enough; they will probably settle a bit over time anyway.

 

[FJDonny]

Oh the joy of figuring this rats nest out.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Oh the joy of figuring this rats nest out.

View attachment 2522162

That actually doesn’t look too bad, no suitcase connectors...good luck.

 

[FJDonny]

Check out the bypass on the ignition switch. The old connector had a meltdown so at some point, someone rigged up a real fire hazard.