Recent content by hjdca

Nice Score. Yes, this is how I bought my FJ62 around 10 years ago. 65K original miles, garaged in Vegas at a second house, zero rust, all original., the owner was 85 and could not drive anymore, so, he was selling. The Ad came out online at night with pictures, I saw it within 2 hours...

I switched to Mobil 1 15-50w (has the most zinc) about 9 years ago. My oil pressure did not change. My oil pan already leaked from the crushing of the cork gasket. I think it leaked a little more after the switch to synthetic. I am just now finally getting around to changing the oil pan...

The FJ62 has good torque, but, not much HP. The speed up hills is directly related to the tire size. To keep any pep at all do not go bigger than 31 inch x 15 tires. When mine had the original 28" size tires on the original rims it was noticeably faster up hills. I run 31 inch...

Here is a comparison of my 3FE original stock '88 FJ62 Fan Clutch (red hub) to the 3FE FJ80 Aisin FCT-049 (green hub). I believe the original red hub piece is similar to a Aisin FCT-017, but, mine is the original stock Toyota fan clutch that was shipped with my truck. The FCT-049 is much...

I bet it is the belt tension. This has happened to me before also. These V-belts stretch, serpentine belts not so much. A few months down the road after a belt change, you have to tighten them again. On the bottom of the alternator, there is a lock bolt (12mm), loosen that, then, there...

Also, check your belt tension on the new clutch fan you already put in. If the belt is too loose, it will cause the same symptoms as a bad fan clutch. To easily check this, put a wrench on the clutch fan bolt and try to loosen it or tighten it. If the whole pulley moves with not much...

Try this to validate whether your fan clutch is working properly. Go out on a hot day and put around at low rpm. Watch your temp gauge. It is probably at the first hash. Then, do the same trip in a much higher gear, reving out, but, going slow. If the temp goes up another hash mark or...

Sorry for the 1 month later reply, but, I would bet that the new fan clutch is not working correctly. Is it roaring at startup like it should ? Try a Aisin FCT-049, it is the best ones for our 60s. Note: I had the coolest running Landcruiser around. I remember my clutch fan roaring at...

One question - if you can build a 2FE to have more hp and torque, why not build a 3FE to also have more power. What is the issue ? Also, note, in some states, like California, a post 1975 car requires permission to swap in a different model motor for registration. In general, this...

I use Castrol Transynd with an extra tranny cooler and a Rodney flush in mine. I have been using it the last 10 years and my tranny is the same as it was 10 years ago - shifts perfect. I just did another Rodney flush before leaving for vacation to Lake Tahoe and the old Transynd smelled...

Also, put in a Aisin FCT-049 fan clutch. This is the best one for our LCs. This will keep it cool by locking up the fan at the right time.

Here is my '88 FJ62 with my Hobie Tandem Island

Hello, will this hose help an 1988 LC with the automatic transmission ? Does the fluid flow the opposite way on an automatic ? ie. should I check that the tranny fluid is not in the transfer case ? If the seal is bad, then, on an automatic, the transfer case will be overfilled with...

I got my FJ62 with 60K miles approx 9 years ago. I put in a Hayden tranny cooler, did a rodney flush, and refilled with Castrol Transynd. I have 100K miles now, running 31x10.5 BFG All Terrains. Lots of hwy trips , lots dirtbike trailer towing , and carrying my Hobie Tandem Island on the...

Marina Del Rey - time to unload, assemble, & shove off !