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    • lazarus18
      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      I feel like I’m cheating lol. Gotta keep the ole 3 speed to teach these youngsters how to drive and have some fun down at the ranch!
    • lazarus18
      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      I fully agree with you on all of this. Since I was going to do the throw out bearing, I figured just do a whole clutch kit since I’m in there already. At the same time I will inspect and adjust the pedal and so forth. I did watch a few videos on...
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      lazarus18 reacted to Pighead's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      OK, that suggests to me that the clutch disc is not tight up against the flywheel. If it works for a few minutes, when cold, but fades away as it warms, then maybe some adjustment will fix it. Your pedal freeplay does not sound right. There are...
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      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      Correct, I have shifted motorcycles, heavy haul trucks and others without using the clutch. It allows me to shift gears but it just ends up coasting to a stop and if I use the accelerator it just revs the motor.
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      lazarus18 reacted to Pighead's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      You don't need a working clutch to shift gears on a running and driving Landcruiser.
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      lazarus18 reacted to pb4ugo's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      Usually b4 mine goes out they are inconsistent, then nothing.
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      lazarus18 reacted to pb4ugo's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      I meant to say where the master enters. Heres clutch adjustment.
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      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      That’s where I started, no leaking fluid anywhere and that all seems to be functioning. I might end up just replacing that also though since I’m doing the clutch kit.
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      lazarus18 reacted to pb4ugo's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      Maybe, it sounds like the master or slave might be going out. Look for fluid up on the floorboard near where the master enters or at the slave.
    • lazarus18
      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      Yes, I agree and have considered that as well. My pedal does indicate that could be the case. However, if that was the case it wouldn’t allow me to be driving all the way into 3rd gear for 10 min or so and then randomly go out and not function at...
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      lazarus18 reacted to pb4ugo's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      My guess, your clutch is out of adjustment. You need to adjust pedal height, pedal freeplay and then clutch rod adjustment per the fsm.
    • lazarus18
      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      It goes in and out of the gears while off. I have not however reached up into the clutch fork area. I’ll do that today.
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      lazarus18 reacted to RevISK's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      Can you change gears with it off? Have you tried “unsticking” the gears by starting it in Lo range? Did you reach up into where the clutch fork and TO bearing are to see if that has play or is stuck somehow?
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      lazarus18 reacted to charliemeyer007's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      I like the cheap $10 diode electric fuel pump on Amoron or eboy. I run them on my rigs and they last about 10 years, 2 minutes to swap them out. I also use them on my fuel transfer pump because holding up 5 gallon cans any more isn't all that...
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      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      I checked and all good on that side of things. Upon further inspection, my fuel pump seems to be going bad. I could not get it started and checked to see if it was throwing fuel by removing the fuel line from the carb and putting it into a jug...
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      lazarus18 reacted to Kmehr's post in the thread Build 1970 FatherSonJ40 project with Like Like.
      Got the original back! Drive around for about 20 miles today as well. The five speed is an interesting beast. Certainly miles ahead of the old 3spd, but I gotta say, I think I like the H41 a little better… it just shifts nicer. I’m sure a well...
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      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      I will verify.
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      lazarus18 reacted to Pighead's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      Are we sure that the brakes aren't dragging?
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      lazarus18 reacted to FloridaLife's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      No problem. Let me know if I can help.
    • lazarus18
      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      What a guy! I was actually looking at a clutch kit just now lol. I think my problem is 1. My pedal is not correctly positioned as it is stiff at its highest point with no play. 2. I think it’s not catching on the flywheel. More than likely I will...
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      lazarus18 reacted to FloridaLife's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      I am no expert either, but "IF" you end up needing them, I have some clutch parts that I held onto (a long with a handful of other parts) for spares when I was planning on running the straight six, before deciding to do the LS swap. There's a...
    • lazarus18
      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      Ok, still going over a few things however, I noticed the clamps holding my heater hoses together by the firewall were loose and water came out of them and got pretty hot while driving in the neighborhood trying to flush the radiator. Got those...
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      lazarus18 reacted to FloridaLife's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      LOL... "the eyes closed nod back."
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      lazarus18 replied to the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!).
      I’ll be checking the spring and rod in the morning. I’ll report back with what I find. Appreciate everyone! Also, had a lady say nice jeep… we know how that went and turned out. I also had a guy in a jeep look at my son and do the notorious...
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      lazarus18 reacted to FloridaLife's post in the thread Build 70 FJ40 (Here we go!) with Like Like.
      I am NOT an expert, but if it won't roll even when in neutral it is definitely stuck in gear.
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