Recent content by cavsfj40

hey man, nice resto. You are a source of inspiration to me... Have to get going on mine.

thanks for the tip on the pilot puller. Also, the idea of using a cherry picker to support from the top sounds great, and U will get to pull the tunnel to do a little rehab on the floor. I once crushed my finger between an engine and trans, so hopefully I can avoid doing that again...

it is definitely the clutch. It slips when I accelerate. I wish it was the slave since that is easy. Either way I dont think it is too difficult. Just dealing with the million pound transmission transfer combination.

Well, It has been a while since I posted on the forums here because it has been a while since I have run the cruiser at all. I have a 1975 fj40 that is all stock except for minitruck front outers and a chevy rear disc conversion. In '06 the clutch went and I was at a bit of a hectic stage...

It looks like you have 3 hands in this picture!

takes anywhere from 2k 3k watts and 20 amps. it can be done on a 2k yamaha.

VIN - FJ40197611 Build date - 4/75. I will get the motor info tomorow, since I am in ed right now. Kind of sick that the vin is committed to memory, but my wife's birthday is always a ?

Pick and pulls around here seem to only have older foreign vehicles or late model domestics. The foreign bone yards act like what they are selling is made of gold, and they are not u-pull it. I am kind of hoping to get a rolled, salvage vehicle since all the electronics need to go also. I am...

I have been toying with this idea for some time (since I bought my 4runner and fell in love with the motor). What I am in need of is a source for an engine, trans, and transfer out of a 2003 - now 4runner. I already have the recipient vehicle. I have been searching, but I have not been able...

I just wanted to drop a line an say hello. Your boy Tom tracked me down. I have a green 75 FJ40 and I have owned it since 2002. It is drivable, but aching for an aluminum body. I have don the power steering and a 4 wheel brake swap for disks. Other than that, I like to burn oil and bang...

my new purchase needs an exhaust. it is a 1980 mini with a 6' bed and a 20r. any tricks of the trade i should be aware of? any suggestions where i should route the exhaust?

ok, it is really easy. easier than it seems (if i am not mistaken about your question). Take about a 14 mm open ended wrench. Doesn't have to be 14, just something that will fit around the little ball part. use this like a pry bar. it should just pop apart for you. A little muscle won't...

go to your local ace hardware and talk to the old guy that works there that you know you can trust. tell him what you are going to be doing and he will set you up. I was going to buy a complete set up to 3/4 for like half a grand when this old timer told me to go with the ace set. they are...

all you guys are way out friggin east. seems like no one is in the sw corner of the state. too many jeeps out here.

what about early bronco coils?