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    valve train question on 76 FJ40 with 2F

    Thanks guys.... I finally figured out what was going on...... No where in the book does it say anything about the alignment of the dots when at TDC...LOL..... If i had just not second guessed myself and went ahead and put the timing cover on and roll the engine to TDC on compression all would...
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    valve train question on 76 FJ40 with 2F

    TDC seems to be no issue..... Issue is cant adjust valves according to books because the #6 exhaust valve is opened at TDC .... all the others are fine.... doing it by the book.... correct cam and crank gear teeth are aligned as per book. maybe im 180 out on the cam.to crank????
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    valve train question on 76 FJ40 with 2F

    am completely overhauling my FJ engine. I didnt tear it apart but the shop that did got me the parts back. My question is, I put a new cam in and aligned the 2 dots on the timing gears up and am trying to cold adjust the valves..... going by the book it says on TDC compression stroke to adjust...
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    Ok engine builders for 2F FJ40... Oil slinger question

    Thanks so much for the quick reply.
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    Ok engine builders for 2F FJ40... Oil slinger question

    T Thanks, Thats exactly what i thought but wanted to be sure.
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    Ok engine builders for 2F FJ40... Oil slinger question

    I am having some questions about putting the oil slinger back on my engine. I didnt tear it down but am now putting the puzzle back together after the engine shop tore it down for me..... I understand the oil slinger goes on the crankshaft after the crank gear is put on but which way does the...
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    Torque specs FJ40 Wrist pin

    I am doing a complete rebuild on my 76 FJ 2F and cant seem to find the torque specs on the wrist pins.
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    Need help with alternator hook up on 76 FJ40

    thanks. will check with them.
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    Need help with alternator hook up on 76 FJ40

    T Thanks. Will go to his site again to look. This thing and the mess the rats created has been a real challenge..LOL
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    Need help with alternator hook up on 76 FJ40

    Thanks, My son is doing a total Resto, ground up on a 74 FJ40 and he told me about coolerman. I checked it out. I am still having some questions about the hook up of the headlight switch. Like, does it come with a plug in or is it just hardwired to the unit.
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    Need help with alternator hook up on 76 FJ40

    Thanks. I have three wiring diagrams. all 3 are a little different. I found out the alternator is off a trencher. It has a 2 prong plug. I bought a used stock FJ40 one and it has the 3 prong plug.... I am finding several things have been altered on this unit. sure causes headaches when trying...
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    Need help with alternator hook up on 76 FJ40

    Just figured out this morning that the alternator is not a toyota alt. its a hitachi... am getting a correct alt and hopefully solve part of the problem.
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    Need help with alternator hook up on 76 FJ40

    I recently purchased a 76 FJ40 that had been sitting in a field for 20 yrs. Rats had chewed up the wiring inside and outside of it, even the copper. I bought a used harness off a 76 FJ from a cruiser parts place and the wiring harness has a 3 wire plug on the alt wire. Mine has the original...
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