Recent content by dasgeek

The photo may not make it clear but the grooved pulley that the belts run on has completely detached and can be moved by hand. It is behind the water pump fan mount. Not sure why. Maybe someone attached it to the back side of pulley water pump instead of between the water pump and the fan...

Well, I have beaten the crap out of the clutch with no success. As you can imagine I have beaten it up pretty good. At this point I realize I need to just remove the radiator and replace the clutch and water pump. At the same time I will get the 16.25 inch diameter fan and install the shroud...

I will keep trying to get the right combination of BFH and leverage. I have hit the "snout" (good description) of the pulley. At this point I am not too concerned about denting the clutch base because it is probably due a replacement. I will keep spraying, heating (with the Bolt Buster), and...

When you say at the base of the fan clutch, could you describe where you mean. I have hit every where I can get too with out hitting the actual back of the fan clutch.

I do have a shroud but have never really had a problem with over heating. I have one that I had modified to fit the aluminum radiator but the fan I got was too big for the radiator opening. I have always intended to get the smaller size fan, but never did because over heating has not been a...

I do not think I could get anything between the radiator and the fan. Even if I did get the nuts off, the fan does not have enough space to come off the clutch without the radiator being removed.

I do not see how I could get a wrench or socket between the radiator and the front of the fan to remove it from the clutch. Even if I could remove the nuts, I do not think I could slide the fan out from between the clutch and the radiator.

Thank you for your response but I have tried this. I am looking for more specific suggestions.

I am not sure if I understand how you would remove fan from clutch with out removing the assembly from the water pump first. I will look tomorrow and see if I can get to the screws with it still on the front of the motor.

I need help getting the fan and clutch assembly off of my 1980 FJ40. I know it should be dead simple but it will not budge. I have removed the 4 bolts, sprayed it with Kroil (for two days) and used the BFH as best I can. There are not a lot of options on hitting with a hammer. I have tried to...

Thank you for all the input. Thought I would update you guys on my truck. I decided to get the truck to Beau Parker at Safari Classics in Hot Springs based on @70fj40 recommendation. He has had it a few days. I am happy to report that the engine is still good. He pulled the pan and valve cover...

Thanks. I will call him in the morning. Anyone have any experience with Land Cruiser Restorations in Tulsa OK?

Do not expect to get anywhere with Jiffylube. I had the oil changed in Feb. I drove the truck a few times in the Spring (put about 100 miles on it). Did not drive it for the hot months of Summer. Drove it last week and did not notice the gauge until engine started to act up. Why did I not notice...

It is the original engine that was rebuilt in 2001 and has about 12000 miles on it from the rebuild. Really hoping for some shop recommendations that are within about 250 miles of Fort Smith or a good off the shelf rebuild from a Land Cruiser shop.

I do not think it threw a rod. I did not see any block damage. The 80 has a lot more "stuff" around it than a 72.