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    Fj40 brake troubles

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    trouble bleeding brakes

    I posted it in all the threads I have been reading for the last year trying to figure this out none of which have any resolutions or success posted. I figured if I hit the ones that show up at the top of the list so when others go looking they will find it. Sorry if you had to read it so many...
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    trouble bleeding brakes

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    1978 FJ40 Brakes to floor question (search high and low for other posts)

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    Brake Bleeding Sequence

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    RESOLVED: Help? 1978 FJ40 Brakes in General

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    1973 FJ40 Brake Problems. Need a little help over here!

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    FJ40 (1966)brake bleeding problem

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    FJ40 Brake Bleeding troubles

    I have just spent a month of Sundays on this exact issue; this is how I finally fixed it. You need a 1 pint ball jar with two holes through the lid into which go 1/4 inch clear flex lines about 18 inches each run to the bottom of the jar Starting rear driver brake single bleeder, connect 1/4...
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    1975 brake master cylinder

    My 75 40 brakes are not working, have to double pump them to get anything and then not much more than a hard pull to the left. This is changeover year for the brake system to front discs which I did not get. I replaced the master cylinder, but am pretty sure I ended up with the disc brake...
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    Coil Questions

    "Except for US and Canada" and the color codes don't even list blue in my Haynes B is black, I appreciate the link though
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    Idiot seals gas tank

    Got it! Used some braided wire on my drill ran it right in like a snake. Great Idea Steamer. Thanks everyone for the help.
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    Idiot seals gas tank

    I sealed my 1975 40 gas tank with POR gas tank sealer to stop leaking out of pin hole rust spots... worked great no leaks. Unfortunately it looks like i sealed my supply line in the process. Pulled the float and peaked in cant see anything. Cant get a coat hanger in it. Cant blow it out...
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    Coil Questions

    Hey Everyone, I have read over the threads on 40 series coils and I cant find the info I need. I am putting my 1975 40 back together after five years and the labels have all faded off my wiring. What I need to know is where to plug the white wire with blue stripe that has power only when...
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    Riddle me this.

    It was the starter. The old fella was pretty weak and couldn't crank it fast enough to get the engine going, especially when it was hot I guess. Put a new EFI relay in while I was at it but did not fix the problem. New starter turned her much faster and she fires right up. THANKS ALL
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