Recent content by mmajsw

I have had two queries about what is the blue substance where the hose barbs and plugs screw into the filter. It is a teflon plumbing tape made for gas/diesel/propane, etc. called "Mill-Rose 70885 Blue Monster PTFE Pipe Thread Sealant Tape". Not sure what the difference is in the composition...

As usual, the best made plans often get changed. Started out this morning by triple confirming that the correct fuel line was identified and was cleaned of all undercoating, oil and debris for cutting. The initial plan is illustrated below. The filter was to be placed inside the frame by the...

In post 263, I mentioned installing a Racor 110A filter. The idea is to use it as a easily accessible pre-filter before the factory unit. Locally, I could not source 5/16" high pressure rubber fuel hose nor the proper clamps. I also could not find 5/16" compression fittings to 5/16 hose barb...

Today I decided to replace the questionable AC fan motor with a new unit I got from Amazon. The replacement was just the blower motor and no fan. It was a Four Seasons/Trumark 35356 Blower Motor without Wheel as advised in another thread. The base fit my LC, but I had to remove the fan wheel...

More minor things going on. I decided to change the hood and rear hatch struts. Just because they are 27 years old and do not seem to have a strong lift capability. The rear hatch was OK but the hood would slowly droop down over the course of a couple hours. Ordered a front and rear replacement...

Thanks Pascoscout for your input. I got the same model unit from Amazon. A little more expensive but Amazon had free shipping. Ordered. No problem with the revised wiring. A simple modification that still retains the factory plug.

Some of us do not have ready access to parts to return if they do not fit. I am overseas and ever so often, a part from Amazon that is supposed to be "guaranteed" to fit does not. I have searched mud but cannot find a sure answer. I need a AC/heater blower fan and motor for a 97 Land Cruiser. I...

I used to use only the dash speakers for the front but recently added some 5-1/2" door speakers, bypassing the dash units. The difference is a lot more dynamic range when listening. I know you do not want to cut the door cards but keep it as an option for much better sound at little cost.

Ever seen the inside of a Ramsey RE series winch hand controller? I was replacing my wire cable clamped hook with aluminum swage sleeve fittings now that I have the proper tool. I could get the winch controller to let the cable out (I needed about 50' spooled out so it could reach my vise) and...

Plywood may last but who knows. I only used pieces of scrap I had laying around to test the concept. The first one was 3/4". When I measured the space between the speaker and the window channel, I saw that 1/2" would work and still leave about 1/4" between the magnet and the channel. Could have...

And some images from the passenger door. Test 1/2" spacer. The dimensions have been jotted down for when I get some 1/2" ABS or UHMW to create more durable spacers. Bur for now, plywood will do in the short term. With speaker And finished view. The speaker grill is attached to the door...

Transmission cable fixed and adjusted. All is well now. After a 3 hr test of my patience, I gave up on replacing the steering shaft seal and ordered a column dust shield from Solve Function (along with an ignition ring and the cabin air filter). I could not get the flexible coupling off the...

This morning I played with the throttle and kick down cables and the throttle body shaft itself. Turns out that the transmission kick down cable is the issue. Will remove it for a thorough check/clean and source a new one. Next things to do is the steering wheel shaft seal and a Racor 110A...

And it runs. Engine idles noticeably smoother which can only be attributed to the new injectors. I might have overdone the cleaning of the throttle body as the throttle now sticks. the cable is fine as it is bowed when the throttle stops. Currently letting some lubrication soak into the springs...

Next items on the list were new injectors ( I got 4 port units which would hopefully help fuel economy and power) and parts that can be changed as preventative maintenance while the intake is apart. My theory is that all the parts I am playing with are 27 years. They still function as they...