Recent content by JesseFixesCATs

Does any one know or know where I can find specs like bore size...etc on the 69 f145 engine Thanks

whats this! im hearing that you can put a chevy 350 in these things. does everything fit?

If I go with fj60 or 80 what would I have to dp transmission wise or engine or would I have to do anything at all

Or possibly dana 44s

What's the best option for new axels. I'm not committing to anything I just want to see my options. I was thinking the best thing would be dana 60s. Does anybody have any axels they would recommend. And if I got something what would I have to also buy or get something new for like the...

Haha @Midganic I'm a CAT diesel machanic I think I will go with disc on the front just seeing the shape mine are in after I took the drums off the front and back they are all in bad shape

The F145 engine in my fj is old and has never been rebuilt. would it be beneficial to do a gasket rebuild on it. I dont think it needs a full engine overhaul and ive heard its hard to find parts for that. I found a gasket kit for it for $155. is it worth it? thanks

Yea I'm still in school for it I've never heard of anything have 2 cylinders per wheel. I guess there different

This probably sounds like a dumb question but how many brake cylinders are there per wheel?

This is what it looks like

I'm not an expert on brakes. The brake cylinder rebuild kit on fjparts.com just shows a few rubber pieces. I was unsure if this was a rebuild kit because it was so cheap and there wasn't much to it. Could anybody verify that for me. I'm doing it on all 4 break drums. Thanks

Ill check those out. I was pretty sure I wasn't going to use the spray paint as the final coat just something to make me feel better since there's probably going to be bare metal on this estimated 2 year rebuild. I just wanted something to cover it up before Im done with it and handed it to a...

Does any body have a favorite spray paint to spray on bare metal that prevents rust from returning. I was looking around and I couldn't decide on one because they all say rust free or stops rust. I'm going to use it on the frame and other metal components on my fj thanks

Thanks everyone i orderd some brake cylinder and clutch cylinder rebuild kits yesterday. tomorrow im getting it off the ground taking the tires off and inspecting everything i need brake/axel wise. ill post photos

gonna get rid of all the rust first