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igotta40 replied to the thread Alternator testing.Take it to an auto parts store -
igotta40 reacted to SnowSquatch's post in the thread 1978 Fj40 Sputtering and Loss of Power FIXED with
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Hi guys, this is pretty embarrassing but I thought I would share my latest hiccup on the 40 this past weekend in hopes that it may help someone else that was having similar issues. A few weeks ago I randomly had a big loss of power and the... -
igotta40 reacted to merbesfield's post in the thread Request for advice where to start our 71 project with Like.
The amount of time spent degreasing hardware in preparation for plating is huge. But it’s mindless so that’s good.
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igotta40 replied to the thread What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?.I checked my oil level, ran the motor until it warmed up, shut it down and went back in the house. Oh, and I topped off the windshield washer bottle.
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igotta40 reacted to knuckle47's post in the thread What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? with Like.
Had this 1st one for 47 years….pulled me out of a few rough spots…. Wife of 47 years gave me this one today… of course, I can’t lift it as easily anymore
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igotta40 replied to the thread Brake issue.Is the motor running normally?
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igotta40 replied to the thread Mystery sound is baffling me.Check your gear oil level.
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igotta40 replied to the thread Newbie soft top question, who’s still in business?.It’s canvas but I’m not sure what its called. It’s like boat cover material.
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igotta40 reacted to Malleus's post in the thread Newbie soft top question, who’s still in business? with Like.
What material is that?
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igotta40 replied to the thread 1974 FJ40 won't start.I get my tune up parts- plugs, cap, rotor, points, etc for my 1974 from the Toyota dealer parts counter.
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igotta40 replied to the thread Newbie soft top question, who’s still in business?.I ordered a top from Julie on June 10, 2019. It arrived July 11. Excellent quality.
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igotta40 reacted to asu4runner's post in the thread colonel mustard, in the garage, with a wrench with Like.
I spent a while on a drill a tap today after I pulled the passenger fender. Got the broken bolts removed and slapped a heli coil in there. I was not able to successfully remove the remaining bolt piece unfortunately. I quickly realized I...
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igotta40 replied to the thread Leaking Master Cylinder?.In my experience a rebuild kit is a lot more work and only gets you a little farther down the road
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igotta40 replied to the thread First time FJ40 restorer looking for direction on finding parts.I can only speak for myself, but I get a 25% discount at the Toyota dealer for TLCA membership. FYI look into it.
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igotta40 replied to the thread Refresh of dash knobs.To refresh the white lettering- get the knobs good and clean, get all the old lettering paint out of the engraving. Rub a very thin layer of Vaseline over the surface of the knob, being careful not to get it in the engraving. Spray paint the...
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Also know that the gasket between the backing plate IS NOT SEALED! Before you install it you will need to pull it off and seal it yourself.
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JohnnyC and Coolerman FTW!! Decided to break the bank and change ALL of the fuses even though none of them showed that they were popped. Ammeter is back in business, and my hazards and blinkers even work. I even had a spare battery on the...
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igotta40 replied to the thread FJ40 rear axle - Speedi Sleeve?.Thanks, I’ll have a look at your website
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You do not want to run a speedi-sleeve on a load bearing surface like that. Replace the shaft.
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igotta40 replied to the thread FJ40 rear axle - Speedi Sleeve?.The passenger side, the short one. I have not disassembled it yet to see the condition. I was inspecting my brakes to find the reason my 40 pulls left when braking. I found a seized wheel cylinder and some gear oil on the right rear. It’s a 1974.
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igotta40 replied to the thread FJ40 rear axle - Speedi Sleeve?.Thanks for the replies, its the axle, seal just outboard of the wheel bearing, 1974 model.
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igotta40 replied to the thread Speedometer issue.Usually, if the needle bounces, the cable is catching on something as it spins
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igotta40 replied to the thread What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?.I just learned that Toyota wants $164 for a set of brake shoes
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I tried Tech Triva link, but I got a 404 not found error message and I can’t find this info in the FAQ section. Is there a Speedi Sleeve for the FJ40 rear axle? Has anyone used it, what’s the part number?
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igotta40 replied to the thread What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?.I found out why my 40 pulls to the left when I’m braking.
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