Recent content by hammerhead

I agree - If it is apart get an OEM heater core and slap it in

I used Toyota gaskets and an Engnbldr timing set with steel guides. Well over 10,000 miles with no issues and no chain noises. I'm a believer...

Anybody? Even just some pics would be helpful...

That is a cool build. Almost makes me wish I had a front wheel drive powertrain sitting around...

Anybody?

After spending months collecting pieces and parts for my buggy build my hard-drive crashed and took a ton of info with it. I'm looking for any info I can find on a buggy that was built with a toy-mini drivetrain installed backwards. It was a single seat rear/mid engine with toy axles and...

That looks like the same type of breaker I used.

The Sedan saginaw works fine but a J-20 Saginaw has the same bolt pattern and physical shape and puts out more steering power at the same hydraulic pressure due to the larger piston. It is also available in both of the common steering shaft spline counts... FYI

My FJs never smell of gas from the tank. Be sure your vents are set up properly. The re are 2 lines under the console between the seats. One is a supply line and the other is a return line. The vents come from 3 different points on the tank and gather near the filler neck with a manifold...

I have a square shaft on the front of one of my rigs and have had no problems at all. It does run a mini case so nose cone trouble. On my '74 FJ40 I run a schedule 40 shaft and it purrs along smooth as can be at any speed. I think the most important part is how straight it is assembled...

I like my York...

I run 7° on my old carbed motor with HEI...

Do you mean driveshaft? Yes, different pattern...

Another ARB vote here!!! Only way to go... (I got sick of breaking Lock-rights and EZ lockers). Besides, with all the ice you have to drive in during winter you'll want to be able to turn off the locker (I've lived in Kansas).

...also might be a bad thermostat...