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Same as SOR - $30 plus shipping if not local pickup.mare you still using that manual? Or is it up for grabs?
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Same as SOR - $30 plus shipping if not local pickup.mare you still using that manual? Or is it up for grabs?
If your car is ‘77 and you have ‘77 equipment you better get the manual from the same year. Emission system is very region/year specific around that time so I would pick the right year that matches the emission parts I have.
Holley sniper fuel injection with the 2 barrel setup? Self learning and I think there’s a company that sells the whole package deal with distributor and everything you need. For a little extra cheese they sell the adapter to use the original air cleaner.
I hate to say it but it looks like you did the work for me…do u mind if I use those? Because looking through it - it’s pretty much encompassing all the years im looking at too.I would recommend creating a list of parts you have and the ones you need when you decide what year and spec you wanna go by. The parts catalog is a great resource to find compatibility from year to year (you can find it on ih8mud). As an example this is what I created for mine:
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You process should be:I hate to say it but it looks like you did the work for me…do u mind if I use those? Because looking through it - it’s pretty much encompassing all the years im looking at too.
I think u were looking for cal and I’m looking for Fed but your notes distinguish.
You process should be:
1-decide the year of emission based on availability of parts (not the car, if it matches the car production year then great). I chose mine to match because I want a faithful restoration.
2-get all the diagrams and list of parts for that year. 1&2 might have to be done in a loop to decide the year. Your source will be Hayes manual or emission manual for that year, and the parts catalog found here on mud.
3-once you have everything figured out tackle the job.
my notes were for my car/year/region, and I only put the parts I’m missing not all the parts. The emission stuff is already confusing so I don’t want it to mislead you the wrong path. Yes there are similarities between years but as an example Cali is usually a year ahead of everywhere else, so the parts don’t apply always. I only put up my notes as a template so you would know how much hw you got to do, it took me hours and hours. And I am no expert because I only plan to pass emissions when I actually finish fully restoring the car.
Good stuff manYup on top of it … like ur notes though a knew it was incomplete but I’ll some and add what I need. I like ur format is all. Good stuff.
Got my years and 78 which is the system I’m buying - I’m just doing it I don’t care it what’s available and I’ll make it work because I have to ge the carb too - wiring and plugs don’t scare me after rewiring 80% of my truck in the past 4 months
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What is said on this forum means nothing to the CARB people, so I recommend you get to know a competent, licensed smog tech ASAP to determine exactly what you will need to do to pass the test, preferably the guy who will actually do the test. The said, I've been dealing with CARB rules for over 40 years now, and this is my understanding. Your title determines the year of the smog system; the Toyota production date means nothing. That is only needed to get the correct part when ordering something. There should be an emission plate attached, stating whether the vehicle originally complied with Fed or CA rules. If that is missing, or not the official one, you must get this clarified as to which system you will need. As for the system, it follows the year of the vehicle, or the engine, if newer. You appear to have a 77, so you could not install a 76 or earlier system. Your 78 system, being newer, should be acceptable.But basically the whole reason I started this thread was to ask everyone:
I have 8/76-8/77 model Fed FJ40
And it has had ANY & ALL (even carb change) taken out. …. can I put a 78 emissions system in my car considering I would be buying complete 78 system and carb to match!??
that’s all I asked .. and was looking for someone to say “yes can be done easily just is different than your years and you will have to change some plugs and pay attention to wire diagrams.”
or … “no won’t work”
What is said on this forum means nothing to the CARB people, so I recommend you get to know a competent, licensed smog tech ASAP to determine exactly what you will need to do to pass the test, preferably the guy who will actually do the test. The said, I've been dealing with CARB rules for over 40 years now, and this is my understanding. Your title determines the year of the smog system; the Toyota production date means nothing. That is only needed to get the correct part when ordering something. There should be an emission plate attached, stating whether the vehicle originally complied with Fed or CA rules. If that is missing, or not the official one, you must get this clarified as to which system you will need. As for the system, it follows the year of the vehicle, or the engine, if newer. You appear to have a 77, so you could not install a 76 or earlier system. Your 78 system, being newer, should be acceptable.
says he won't do it anymoreCall Ron at Custom Cruisers FJ40 in Gilroy. He's done this smog stuff before.
I would recommend creating a list of parts you have and the ones you need when you decide what year and spec you wanna go by. The parts catalog is a great resource to find compatibility from year to year (you can find it on ih8mud). As an example this is what I created for mine:
I know he had a lot of trouble finding parts for customers.says he won't do it anymore
The one I use is from this post:I know he had a lot of trouble finding parts for customers.
I really like this catalogue:
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 55FJ40LV-KCJA - POWERTRAIN-CHASSIS - | Japan Parts EU
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 55FJ40LV-KCJAwww.japan-parts.eu
The relevant file is: FJ4x_FJ55_B40partsMicroFiche.pdf
I like PDFs because I can leave comments for myself. Print would be nice too but it's 800 pages!. I went through the PDF catalog and made bookmarks of every main component so finding what I want is very fast now.
The short answer is: Yes you can.…. can I put a 78 emissions system in my car considering I would be buying complete 78 system and carb to match!??
that’s all I asked .. and was looking for someone to say “yes can be done easily just is different than your years and you will have to change some plugs and pay attention to wire diagrams.”
that's what I have been doing...I have doubles of a lot ... and a "complete" system that im still making sure is complete A and then B have to take to smog guy to install and then see what works and what doesn't....or else am I supposed to be somehow bench testing these things like the ABV and the VSV etc...im just not sure.. im in gathering materials faze and basically I think im complete enough to Strat installing (well have an expert install).. I still need exhaust manifold though and that's important obviously so that's my one more thing to get...think ill post a wanted...Personally, if I had a 76 or up FJ40, I would be buying all the smog parts I could find. If you have extras, you can swap them for parts you need.
I only used the parts catalog. As an example on page 176 you see the air pump for your year like this:wow what a pdf ... looks hard to navigate but that's on first impression opening and not trying to understand just scrolling
how were you able to cross reference what years used the same part and what years they altered something? obviously it took meticulous work but looking at the previously mentioned relevant pdf I don't see how I could accomplish this, did you do this utilizing some other means as well as catalog?
ultimately im trying to cross reference parts just as you did to determine what year a part changed and therefore wouldn't work with 'X" system ...