Recent content by MOC

Even if pumping the clutch helps which I'll try, I shouldn't have to do that and the issue is indicative of a problem. I'm looking at the master and slave cylinders. Thanks for the advice.

Good advice. I'll check for leaks and probably need to replace one or both cylinders. Thanks for the quick response.

Need advice from the experts. The last couple of times I've started my '75 40 after sitting for a week, I've had trouble shifting into reverse. It feels like the clutch hasn't disengaged reverse gear which feels like it's turning. A couple of times, I've also had trouble shifting into 1st or...

I just wired my dome light into one of the 2 hot spots on the fuse box and was pretty happy until I saw what you did. Now I'm thinking my puny dome light sucks and I need rope lighting. Maybe the mood created by the rope light would convince my wife to ride in the 40 more often.

Update: Success! A 3lb sledge and correct-sized punch was all it took. One of the hinges put up a fight but eventually surrendered. Thanks for the great advice.

My fair Irish skin requires the bimini top which is really nice. No doors, though. Remember we're Landcruiser owners. No airbags and no doors during the summer. We die like real men.

Correct, I removed the lower passenger side hinge. I'll have to remove the fuse box to get access to/remove the upper driver's side hinge if I want to replace the entire hinge. I'll try pounding out the other passenger side pin that's still on the tub with a 3lb hand sledge and a punch. I'll...

Are the pins threaded? My pins have a rounded top which leads me to believe they aren't threaded. I removed one hinge from the tub, put it in a vice and pounded on the pins but can't get them to budge. Afraid I'll start damaging the pins if I pound any harder. Might be easier to replace all...

I remove my top and doors every spring and put them back on every fall. I have OEM door hinges that are a pain to remove. Anyone have any luck removing only the pin from the OEM hinges? It looks like MC Designs is still making the quick hinges. A few questions: 1. It looks like they can...

You've got the bar with a single mounting hole so if your bar is solid, I should be fine since I have the double mounting hole. I might also put a steel plate behind the mounting bolts. Thanks.

Good idea on the washers or steel plate. Thanks for the advice.

I bought a grab rail from SOR and am wondering if the dash steel is thick/strong enough to not bend when my wife and kids grab the bar to get into the truck. Installation seems incredibly simple. Any thoughts or advice (other than not to destroy my dash by installing the bar!)?

Switching out Mastercraft Courser 31x10.5x15 tires for new BFGs. The Mastercraft tires have a ton of tread and no visible dry rot. I'm switching then since the date code is 4004 which means the tires are over 16 years old. Being in Chicago, I don't get offroad very often and need dependable...

I had the common cigarette lighter problem and learned that the dome light, cigarette lighter and 12v socket in the glove box are on the same fuse and always hot. Easy fix once you get the cigarette lighter out of the dash.