Quick question for you guys:
I'm fitting a factory '79 FJ40 PS system into my '78 FJ40. I'm at the point of mounting the pump. I want to use the factory pump (because I already bought a new one) but my original motor lacks the stock bracket mounting holes. My '78 has had the smog pump removed but the original mounting bracket is still in place. Is there a reason I'm overlooking why I couldn't mount the pump in the position once occupied by the air pump? There must be a reason the original manufacturers mount the pump as high as possible (convenience for filling/checking fluids,?). Any help or advice is welcome. I do have the ability and tools to fabricate a mount. I searched the aftermarket mounts for a Saginaw pump bracket and found a couple but they use the head bolts to secure the bracket. Anyone have any experience with these? Any issues from loosening and then retorquing the front two head bolts? Thanks in advance - Bob
I'm fitting a factory '79 FJ40 PS system into my '78 FJ40. I'm at the point of mounting the pump. I want to use the factory pump (because I already bought a new one) but my original motor lacks the stock bracket mounting holes. My '78 has had the smog pump removed but the original mounting bracket is still in place. Is there a reason I'm overlooking why I couldn't mount the pump in the position once occupied by the air pump? There must be a reason the original manufacturers mount the pump as high as possible (convenience for filling/checking fluids,?). Any help or advice is welcome. I do have the ability and tools to fabricate a mount. I searched the aftermarket mounts for a Saginaw pump bracket and found a couple but they use the head bolts to secure the bracket. Anyone have any experience with these? Any issues from loosening and then retorquing the front two head bolts? Thanks in advance - Bob