Recent content by Randy McDonald

Feedback: I went and was going to verify shaft angles and noticed that the rear shaft was 45 degrees out of phase. I corrected that issue. I suspected that this correction would solve the vibration issue going through 30 MPH. When I did the test drive, It corrected the vibration but also the...

Only when rolling

I will address and report back. Thanks for the input!

I did replace all leaf springs with a 2.5 inch lift form SOR. Regarding driveshaft phase, I made sure both yokes were aligned before reinstallation.

I recently restored my 78 FJ 40. During the process, I replaced the clutch and throw out bearing. I resealed the transmission (4 Speed) and transfer case. I also rebuilt the E brake. Prior to doing this, both the transmission and transfer case functioned correctly. After reassembly, I get...

I am a newbie and am resealing my 78 FJ 40 2F. My question regards the oil slinger in the timing cover. It appears that when the slinger in placed on the crank, it will be pushed inward past the woodruff key in the shaft, when the timing cover is installed. If this occurs, the slinger will...