Recent content by gvxclassics

On or about 2/1/24 I started on my customers project. Assembly of a 74 FJ, from painted parts and a Engine/tranny/frame that was largely ignored. It has come a long way, and drove onto a transporter in 4Low last saturday. A photo or two of before, then, completed. New electrical system, Engine...

I get special nuts and bolts at good prices from McMaster Carr

Another way to turn over the motor when doing valve adjustment, if you happen to have your radiator out, and plugs out. Use a screw driver to turn the motor, easy. I added a timing marker on the crank/timing cover to help find the one hiding behind the little door.

Ok- What do you use for clearance on an F engine (1974) )0 .008" and 0.014"?

On the third attempt, one broken windsheild, 1 junk gasket (from SOR, sorry) and 3 attempts to install, my hired windsheild guys got the windsheild in. The Toyota OEM gasket made the difference.

Cars leak. Every car I work on leaks. As long as its not measureable (levels dropping quickly) focus on driving it. Sitting causes leaks.

I think this thing is another 200 MPG carburetor. It cannot possibly properly compensate for altitude unless its operation is known, as well as knowing what altitude its going to be at. I live in Denver and drive into the Rockies regularly. My house is at 5800 feet, and my friends house is at...

So, what is that plugged line, and where should it go to?

I'd take it off and take that snap ring out to see whats in it. Then, put a plug in the manifold and be done.

Those six holes in the hinges. How are you going to drill and locate? Will you be using sheet metal screws, or bolts into an adjustable bolt plate. It looks like taper headed screws at one side, and bolts washers on the inside.

Fit everything together before final painting. Then when it all works, mark everything carefully and have it painted. Then carefully reassemble. The Roof assembly on my customers vehicle was painted before anything was fitted, and numerous bolt plates were bondoed in place, making the...

yes, the glass. Thanks

Anyone have a good windshield for a 74/40. In colorado preferred, but otherwise must be capable of shipping it. Thanks in advance

Guys came back to install the windsheild with me having both parts of the gasket. They fought to get the glass in for almost an hour, then it snapped. Now looking for a windsheild.

It matches my front grill, or, Ugh, used to before I got set straight here also about dat.