Recent content by honus94566

The clutch is less stiff when running, yes... I could be just imagining it, but pretty sure it's stiffer than normal when I try to start it now. But, probably a non-issue. I just can't figure out why the starter seems to barely be getting any power

Just noticed this as well...

A few more images

1989 JDM HJ61 Situation is as follows: I left my lights on for 3 hours. Still started up fine. Amazingly, later that day, I did it again, for about an hour. This time, wouldn't start. Had my 16yo drive to my location with another car, it quickly and easily jump started, and I then drove for...

Just got it running. The previous owner installed a 2nd gas tank, and it's operated by a small toggle switch. The switch had been bumped so it was not getting any fuel (that reserve tank is empty). So, now up and running, problems all solved!

No spark...

Well I spoke too soon. While replacing the positive cable made the starter turn over, as I was in a closed garage I left it at that and returned to it the next morning to actually fire up the cruiser and drive it... and it doesn't start. The starter is working great, and the engine is turning...

Thanks for the suggestions. The problem ended up being the corrosion of that positive cable. Super relieved, thanks again.

Hoping for a little help... '76 FJ40 has always started fairly easily, without too many tries. A few months ago, I was trying to start it, it was taking longer than normal, cranking and the motor turning and trying to start, when all of a sudden everything just stopped. After that, when...

Glad you received it OK! You'll have to post some updated photos of your rig once you get it painted.

Haha I don't mind you asking, but I want to keep the rig as close to original as possible

Ahhh, makes sense! Thanks!

76 fj40. Removed drivers seat to reupholster. This is underneath. What is this, anybody know?

Ah dangggggg!!!!!! Yes that would have worked. Anyone else?

Bump. Anyone?