Recent content by Jayboundless

I've only seen them screwed to the fender. Is yours riveted or screwed to the fender?

Hello, I purchased a mostly restored 1976 FJ40 and the VIN plate had not been reattached after frame off restoration and full paint. I've googled images and searched photos on BAT trying to determine the correct location of the VIN plate in the engine compartment, (I'm aware there is another...

Do you have the air intake horn from the 78?

So I tried the hair dryer idea this afternoon and nothing happened. The valve didn’t open and I figured it was imop. I live in Nebraska and I haven’t been able to drive it for about 3 weeks due to snow and salt on the roads. But today the roads had dried up enough for a quick spin. When I...

Alright, so I think I’m beginning to understand how the system works now. It appears that my year of vehicle, it uses a mechanical temperature actuated flapper valve to open (to fresh air). It appears that later/earlier models had flapper valves that were vacuum actuated. Concur? So my next...

Hmm, the only thing I’m finding regarding google searches of “thermos wax” has to do with Diesel engines. Did they also have this system on gas engines? Yes, the smog system has been removed. I assume the previous owner didn’t have the tube hooked up between the exhaust manifold and cleaner...

Hello folks, I’m brand new to FJ40 ownership and need some assistance telling me the air intake system functions on my vehicle. Here are the pertinents: 1976 FJ40 see attached photos. There is a spring loaded butterfly valve midway Between the air intake horn and the air cleaner. It appears...

1976 FJ40LV-KCJA Frame FJ40-231031 Engine 2F 110871