Recent content by Quincyrig

I pla nto replace a bumper on my 73 FJ which has a PTO winch. Anybody have pics or suggestions? I am leaning towards something similar to the CCOT's HFS.

I have a '73 FJ 40 with a locker in the rear. It has taken some time to get used to driving around corners with my 3 speed, stock F and locker, but I have also noticed that if I drive straight and let off the gas quickly, the rear of the truck shifts enough to require a slight correction in...

isn't that the gearbox in front of the lawn mower?

Looks like everything needed for a PTO winch setup (except driveline) is for sale on craig's list for $450. http://portland.craigslist.org/pts/129916961.html

Thanks Mike, but the 77 door stops would require some mods to my 73.

3_puppies, sounds good, I'll PM you. Thanks, Zach

Time to stop breaking mirrors. I'd prefer to buy than make a set. Thanks, Zach

Hey guys, Just removed the valve cover on my 73 FJ 40 to replace a leaking gasket and found a really caked oil mess . Some of the sludge has hardened in place. Oil seems to be flowing well, but I can only imagine that I have a ticking timebomb waiting to spring. I was wondering what folks...

Hey guys, Just removed the valve cover on my 73 FJ 40 to replace a leaking gasket and found a really caked oil mess. Some of the sludge has hardened in place. Oil seems to be flowing well, but I can only imagine that I have a ticking timebomb waiting to spring once that sludge breaks free...

Thanks and the caps are noted...

I have been sanding and painting my stock 73 FJ's heater today. Has anyone out there tried to recreate the stock rear heater tubes out of metal? Would 1/2" copper tubing do the trick, or was the stock setup another kind of metal? I'd really like to make a quick disconnect fitting for the...

I have tried the choke + 3 pumps, but that does not seem to fly. She does not seem to want to catch. Maybe it is a weak fuel pump.

not sure on the fuel pump age, but i'll give it a look. I think I have an extra one in a box of parts somewhere

I am the new owner of a 73 FJ 40 with a stock F motor + electronic ingnition. Now that the weather is getting colder, I am having a real hard time getting her started in the morning. The choke does not seem to help either. Anyone have suggestions? I am at about 4,000ft with overnight temps...

Thanks for the clarification. That is kind of how we figured, but when we saw "clutch " on the haynes manual, we thought we were missing something. Good news is that it works!