Recent content by gregs40

I just pulled the air cleaner off to check the carb and noticed the flap in the carb was stuck so pulling the choke wasnt closing it...adjusted the cable, pulled the choke, and she started right up. Thanks for the help!

Hey all, Ive had my fj for a few months, and have been running it with the choke about 1/2" pulled for the while ive been driving it. The last time I drove it, I had to run with the choke out further than usual or it would stall. Today it will not start. Cranks over fine with ample...

I have the lever operated transfer, but have not tried engaging yet. Just lock the hubs then shift the transfer while neutral with clutch in? Thanks for the reply.

My 70' FJ was fitted with a 1972 F engine and 1978 4 speed trans. The receipts given to me by the previous owner do not indicate the transfer case was replaced. What is the shift pattern for this transfer case? What exactly is the process for engaging 4wd? I know to lock the hubs, and there...

The oil pressure guage in my 1970 (early 1972 F engine) always reads right under the 1/4 mark. One thing that I am not sure of is whether the guage works, because my fuel guage reads 3/4 with drops left in the tank. I am confident in my temp guage however, because it starts out cold and then...

I have a seadoo RXT I ride in the ocean and use it LIBERALLY in the engine compartment and on pump components. Works very well at repelling salt and rust...doesnt dry up after application and continues to resist corrosion for a long time. Doesnt harm any hoses or plastic components in the...

I recently acquired a 1970 FJ40, with a 1972 F block and 1978 4 speed conversion.. Truck runs with no problems as it is. Some new mechanicals including fuel pump+filter, electronic ignition, radiator recoring, new clutch master cylinder. I would first like to replace the spark plugs...