Recent content by Brian/99uzj100

+1! My trans was overfilling and t-case was low after driving because of the seal fail between the two. Quality product I've had for years with no leaks or trouble.

Marlin rebuilt my carb in early 2022. I've posted this before, but what a great guy he was. I learned so much from him just talking on the phone about my carb. He was patient with my dumb questions, and sent numerous pics of what he was doing throughout the process. He had to correct some shoddy...

Gave my Dad a ride to pick up his Camry. Saw a nice Bandeirante in the showroom. Check out those banana shaped leaf spring shackles! I was in a hurry so no info on the motor, but it had a 5 speed trans. The tailgate hardware sure looks cheesy. It had signs on every corner stating,"Not for Sale...

+1 for the 2F/3F vac. advance dizzy 19100-61180. Swapped out the stock vacuum retard distributor on my '76 with this and it runs like a top. OEM all the way!

There's not much, but here's what I could find in the owners manual and the Emission Control CA Supplement. I looked in the Chassis and Body FSM under body-electrical, but didn't find anything. Hope this helps.

@Best Slope Erik Sweet rig, love that green.

Low Range Off Road. Longfield birfield 27 spline.

The first time each summer my fan kicks on always produces a grin. Nice rig!

The local guy I go to said he leases his older car smog check machine (76-99?) from the state, because they're too expensive to buy. I have a '99 100 series I love, that requires the older testing machine as well. Out of state registration has crossed my mind too.

And Congrats on being an original owner! 👍🏻

As a 20+ year owner of a 76 here in Cali, I feel your pain. I've had a tech fail the rig because the engine didn't stall when he routed manifold vacuum to the EGR. Modern cars will stall, our 40's won't. The air intake to the carb will sound hollow, per the FSM for emissions. I've had a tech...

So sad. Marlin rebuilt the carb for my '76 FJ40 last year while I was getting the engine rebuilt. I was impressed with him as a quality person before I even got my rig back and running. His kindness, time, attention to detail and PATIENCE with me on the phone while he explained what he was...

@fyton2v Here's some info from the Emissions FSM for my 76. My rig doesn't stall when manifold vacuum is connected to the egr at idle. The air intake just changes sound at the carb (with the air cleaner removed) per the FSM. I've had smog stations connect manifold vacuum to the egr valve, and...

Wow, that looks familiar. Years later, mine is still unpainted!

Not difficult at all. I left the fender on and removed/installed the box from underneath. I have headers, so I'm not sure of the clearance for a stock exhaust manifold.