Recent content by MickTLC

I was not able to find the signal generator or anything else (components or information) to repair the broken igniter. Glad I was able to get a used working one from eBay.

Here is where I read it in the Toyota van forums. Says it applies to all 80s Toyotas. https://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?2086-How-to-test-igniter

To close this out for future reference, I got a used igniter on eBay and installed it. The tachometer does move when cranking the engine. Fired right up. Here are the pages from the FSM and Haynes.

My 83 60 has no spark. Coil is within spec. For Igniter, I’ve read to watch the tachometer when cranking and it should move. Mine moves slightly when key is turned to on position but when cranking, it lays dead. Can someone confirm that the tachometer should move when cranking the engine? Here...

Here is one I got from Amazon. Nice lines that match the interior.

Got the 75 cruiser out of storage for rest of summer.

Replaced the vacuum lines and hose clamps. All from Cityracer. Good stuff 👍

Yes I had it out before and oiled and worked it back and forth. Maybe need to soak with PB blaster as JohnnyC suggests to loosen up any rust. It does move but with some resistance. Then when I install it with the curve bend to the carb, it’s gets more stiff. The carb choke moves easily so it’s...

The choke cable on my 74 FJ40 is sticking and very tight no matter what I do to it. From my research, 72-75 had the same cable and they are NLA. City racer sells one that fits 1976-1980 models. Can someone tell me if the later choke cable will work in the 1974? Thanks...

Got it back on the road after changing the clutch, oil pan and valve cover gaskets and installed new carpet kit. Also wrapped my muffler to get more life out of it.

Thanks! That film was put on 20 years ago and it’s held up good with no fading or discoloration. I believe it was 3M 50%. I didn’t want too dark. Nothing on the drivers or passenger windows.

Took my baby to church today. Took her in the ‘83 FJ60…

I installed 1/2 box of Kilmat in the cargo area over the original molded deadener. Put some foam behind the side panels. I did not put any in the passenger or drivers sections because the original molded deadener was still good. With the additional floor mats I got, it sounded quieter than what...

They are slip covers from Spector Off-road. Pricey but worth it. https://www.sor.com/cat/309e

I just painted my old console with Cordovan brown spray paint and bought the cupholder here: https://www.bh3dprinting.com/product/60-series-double-cup-holder/