Recent content by JL2167

I mean, pump wouldn’t continue to deliver.

Yes, I did. Still wouldn’t start.

Line from tank hasn’t clogged again. Can’t check for bubbles in the filter because I installed the WIX filter which is not transparent. Think I’m going to borrow a fuel pump pressure gauge from local parts store and see if I get any reading when I crank engine over with starter fluid down the...

CIP: Following up on my attempt to diagnosis my fuel problem. I first changed the fuel filter and the flexible fuel lines in the engine bay, no fuel came out of them in the process. So I worked my way back toward the gas tank. I pulled the flexible fuel line off the hard line where it starts to...

Thanks -- hopefully that's all it is!

Thanks -- if new fuel filter doesn't fix it that's what Ill do.

Ordered a new one, should be here on Tuesday. But if it was the fuel filter would I still be able to blow bubbles into the gas tank from the fuel pump intake hose? (Asking seriously -- I don't know).

Haven't noticed any signs of vapor lock. Running whatever the regular unleaded is at my corner Chevron station. It's a mechanical pump, engine and pump are off an '86 Fj60. 't notice

78' FJ40 died suddenly while I was driving down the road at about 30 mph. Coasted to a stop and couldn't restart it. Acted like it was out of gas., but, my fuel gauge showed 3/4 full and I confirmed there was gas in the tank. But no fuel in carb float. Engine will turn over for a couple seconds...

Took it into repair shop today. My mechanic says my transfer case is destroyed inside and I need a new one. Having it towed back home tomorrow.

Roger that. Will start pulling it apart as soon as Christmas is over. I’ll let everyone hear know what I find. Thanks for your help!

“if you can confirm the hubs are not only unlocked but actually working …” With the rig parked in my garage, I can spin the front driveline freely by hand. Is that confirmation that the hubs are unlocked? IS there a way I can confirm that the hubs are actually working, without driving the rig...

I guess it could have been only one that was locked up. I'll definitely check the master cylinder. Thanks!

Roger that. Thanks for your help!

Got it -- thanks!