Recent content by CruiserClay

Thank you for your replies! I guess I need to start checking wiring then. It did seem odd to me for the coil to receive power from the ignition and bypass totally independently. Good to know that it should still be powered from the ignition wire during "start." Gives me something to do at least...

Hey guys, need to ask for some help on this (and yes, I have searched for it to no real avail). Just "inherited" a project 72 Fj40. It hasn't started in 12 years, so working my way through all of the essentials, including ignition parts. At some point a 2F-type gear reduction starter was...

V8's will always have a distinctive sound. While sometimes other engines come close, it will never have that same throaty bellow. End of story. As they say, there's no replacement for displacement. My 4 cylinder Tacoma (with a flowmaster and sounds plenty strong) doesn't sound like my 40 with an...

@65swb45 I think I'd call it semi; but depending on the lighting, it borders on flat. I'll definitely post updates as I go. I'm pretty excited to give it a try. Also, in case you haven't seen it, there's a big Monstaliner thread in the Paint and Body forum that's worth browsing if you are...

Got some color chip samples in from Monstaliner and found a match that I'm really pleased with. Gonna order the 2-gallon tintable kit fairly soon and then it's time for a new paint job! As much as it pains me to remove all the OEM paint, it's really just not in good enough shape to keep, not the...

@TacoJonn I can tell you don't care about this but most cruiserheads do. It's sort of an initiation thing to learn that the slang for these trucks is just "40" -- not "FJ". Take it with a grain of salt, but don't think that Land Cruiser enthusiasts 'don't care' about that. We're unapologetic...

Thanks Rusty, at least I've got some idea where the wires go now. I think I might actually be in need of a new ignition cylinder, so that's gonna be my next try.

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Hey y'all, I could use a little help with the wiring involved with starting my '72. I tried searching but can't seem to really find what I need, so I'll just have to ask. Several weeks back, the original starter crapped out on me. Everywhere I looked seemed to recommend switching in a GR from a...

Well nothing seems to be getting current (and it's not a battery problem; I even tried the battery out of my DD Tacoma) so it looks like it's time for some long overdue wiring diagnosis...*sigh*

Hahaha my thoughts exactly now that this thread has been dormant for a few days. I need my fill of Land Cruiser adventure stories!! And they can't just keep drying up halfway through!!!

Pulled apart a new (to me) gear reduction starter I got to replace the old one off my '72, which had the solenoid poop out not too long ago. It needed some cleaning and some fresh grease on the bearing points. Also scrubbed down the exterior to shiny it up. (These are before pics; my hands were...

So the price is $15,000? I think that's a touch high for what you're getting (depending of course on how much they usually go for in your area) if there really are some mechanical issues in addition to the rust (which really isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things). Steering on the 40-series...

Thanks y'all. Will check NAPA's price; otherwise, I'll just go with that one from Amazon (excellent write-up, by the way @78fj40mg ).

Would like to install a new GR starter on my '72 FJ40 (original F motor) as the original starter is shot. I've read before that NAPA has the proper GR for newer 2F's, which apparently bolts onto an F no problem, but I was wondering if anyone had a part number or specific description I can use. I...