Recent content by CruiserFlips

Well I just read the thread on oil started by Dianna. Would the oil weight make a difference in the oil pressure? I was going to use 20w-50 when I changed the oil last. I've always had good luck using Castrol (knock wood!).

Just changed the oil last week. Currently have Castrol 10w-30 and I am using a Fram Extra Guard filter. I live in Southern California near L.A. so I figured 10W-30 would be okay. Any help is always appreciated. :D

Hey Everyone, :) Went through the forum and read all I can about diagnosing vacuum and oil pressure. I changed out my oil pressure gauge (mechanical) and temperature gauge (electrical). I need to add a vacuum gauge and tachometer. My question to all is what should the oil pressure gauge read...

Thanks for the input fellas. Off to the parts store I go.

:-\ ??? I've had my cruiser for awhile now (6 years). It is a stock 70 FJ-40. I have questions concerning: 1.) Disc brake conversion and 2.) upgrading to 4-speed tranny. Here goes: 1.)To go to 4-wheel disc do I need a new master cylinder/booster? I have a dual MC (front and rear). I...