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I really want to try rebuilding an engine at some point and while the current engine in our 71 FJ40 runs reliably, it has bad compression numbers, major scoring in several cylinders, and burns substantial oil when downshifting (even after replacing valve stem seals). Has anyone done a F engine...

In the event anyone is having the same problem in the future. Its was a combination of problems. There was crap that got past the fuel filter and into the carburetor and the fuel pump was on its way out at the same time. I think what happened was that the carb had debris in it that made the carb...

Oh and I forgot to include. The valve stems are leaking and i have some "upgraded" later model 2f engine valve stems on order. Could this be contributing?

We have a 1971 FJ40 completely stock (three on the tree) that we're trying to bring back to life. It was running great for about 150 miles this last week, but all of a sudden, its now bogging down and bucking in 2nd and 3rd gear at higher rpms with backfires out the tailpipe. The fuel lines have...

I'm about to replace the failing valve stem seals in a stock 1971 Fj40. I've read countless posts about the process on the later 2f engines but not much on the 1f engines. Can the "improved" 2f engine valve stem seals be used on the 1f engine?

So I'm currently looking at a 2008 fj cruiser for sale that has the stock rear locking diff. I've heard that the differentials were beafed up after 2007 and beafed up again in 2010. I'm planning on using the FJ as my daily driver but would like to be able to go overlanding on the weekends (not...