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I am having similar issues with my 78 California FJ40. I am getting so sick about it, I sometimes consider ditching it over a cliff. I'm having the following issues; somewhat difficult to start when cold - seems to crank slow, seems to run great at idle and low speed, sometimes cannot start...

I may be. I had purchased a new carb, but it was missing one port that was on the original. It was listed and company confirmed it was a 78 California carb setup.... have any pictures of the carb?

I'll have to look into the seat position. I can't see where it has been modified. Thanks for the info on the mounting position of the separator - I thought it was likely intended to be vertical, but I wasn't sure whether it could be horizontal or if that affected it's function.

So, the PO of my 78 FJ40 (California) fabricated a custom cover to hide the vapor separator and all the hoses, etc. - the vapor separator itself is just laying in the space in the horizontal position (see photo). Been trying to find any 'position' related threads. The info I have found with...

If you are looking for another cruiser, my Dad is looking to sell what I think is a 76 fj40. message me and I can send you more info and pics if interested.

Thank you, Everyone! This helped me out a lot. SMOG passed with no issues once I figured out the correct hookups at the carb base. EGR/TP. Now on to my Carb Cooling Fan. Yay! haha

THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you a million times over. This answers my questions!!!!

Thank you. I have this diagram (among many others) - I just couldn't figure some of it out. I'm not a carb guy, but now that I have this FJ, I am trying to be more knowledgeable about them. I work better with pictures/drawings of real parts - and although I am a construction guy and read...

I would really appreciate that. THANK YOU!!!

I've been looking through IH8MUD for about a year trying to find info regarding 78 FJ40 California Vacuum/Emissions diagrams. I have downloaded tons of diagrams, pics of the vacuum hose information decals, etc. I purchased an emissions manual, service manuals, etc. etc... spent hours upon...