Recent content by Brent82FJ60

I am in need of the fuel gauge sending unit. Available? 83835

Here is how it ended up! That attachment is on the lower radiator hose.

Finished

Ok. A lot of info. thanks. I got the heater working nicely after proper hose routing. Intake manifold port to top of control valve, then output to fabricated fitting at lower radiator hose. Correct assessment on the serpentine belt with the reverse water pump. Thanks again!

After install let you know if that takes care of the problem.

Get what you are saying . I went to a welding shop and will add this mod in line with the lower hose.

I see what you are saying and I think I have it backwards with the output on the top of the control valve. It is a reverse water pump with no points of attachment. The intake is a plug on top of the intake manifold.

Thanks. That guy is taking on a huge project. I messaged another guy thru the thread- hope he can help.

The heater never worked because the previous owner had the return hooked into the block where the sending unit is supposed to be. One thing for certain; should have taken auto shop in high school.

How it is hooked up now; the hose from the top of the intake manifold gets pumped thru the firewall by the water pump, thru the heater core and back to the radiator. On a normal SB Chevy the radiator has an input for that return. Not so on the 60 radiators that were not setup that way. So I am...

First and foremost I would like to thank all of you for this forum and the comprehensive information each of you continue to post each day for all of us that are new to the Cruiser family.:cheers: About a year ago I purchased an 82' FJ60 Cruiser(5K). Not being a mechanic and falling blindly in...

Thank you very much. would be lost without the manual!!!!!!

I had the same issue. Just save the Document on your computer. Then open it with Adobe or similar and you can print to fit the page.

Thank you very much! I am new to the forum and was wondering if the 1984 fj60 body and chassis info will work for my 1982? Thanks again. I will be a paying member soon. Great forum!