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So.....the heater control valve on the firewall is golden. However, after the engine is warmed up I cannot feel any heat from the vents, no matter which combination the control sliders are in. Does one of the sliders control a "diverter plate" apparatus? In a perfect world, I'd pull her in...

"Output Shaft" is on the right track, If I move the control cables, no "bonk" noise, only (in the past) when tapping brake going down hill

Thanx for the quick reply. I have "burped" it, no change. At the firewall, the heater control valve is operational. The "bonk" noise seems to be coming from the plastic box at the foot of the passenger leg area. It COULD be the cabin air, vice exterior airflow control? Or does the HOT COLD...

Good Morning, I am slowly resurrecting a Rootbeer Brown 81 FJ60, the heater controls (HOT <--> COLD) does not seem to work. In the past, when I started my down hill roll out of the neighborhood, I would tap the break, hear a "bonk" noise, and PRESTO! hot air out of the vents. My rig was...

I have the complete (near new) FJ60 bench rear seat. Seat bottom and seat back, belts, etc... Taking up too much room in my garage. Local pickup in the Portland OR area. I also have a well maintained front bumper from an FJ60 as well, chrome is good. Price is negotiable at $50.00 each for...

Thanx for the reply. Battery is good, new mean green alternator keeps it happy. 4/0 welding ground cables installed, will check in a minute or two. What about starter solenoid?

For the last few weeks, I've had an intermittent FJ60 starting issue. I put the key in the ignition, turn it, gauges come on, click....nothing. Turn key again, starts fine. This has been repeating itself every few days until this AM. Key in ignition, turn, click, gauges light up. Remove...

FJ60 Large Cap Distributor - Got One, Thanx! Let me know if you have one to sell

I am familiar with OBD-II. Are there reliability, maint concerns that you know of around any of the variants? Our existing 1989 3FE is a fuel injected OBD-I engine, in my experience, the OBD-II engine package can (potentially) be easier to diagnose, but I am looking for torque and livability...

Good Morning, my wife and I are considering adding yet another cruiser to our platoon. We have pretty much decided on an early (1994/95) FJ80. I have extensive experience with the FJ60/62's but know nothing other than what I read about the 80. Any comparative information would be appreciated...

Good Morning, I am looking for a used, affordable, bumper for my wife's Fj62 (1989). She is a bit of a clutz and has dinged up the factory bumper on numerous occasions. Time for something more up to the task. If you have, or know where I might negotiate my way to one of these, I would...

Anyone have the inside scoop?

So, for the FJ60 crowd, prior to a carb rebuild, I am taking the SEAFOAM route. A quick note, to get a full can of SEAFOAM into the top of the engine, set your choke to a wee bit over 2K. Get yourself a thin shank screwdriver and a can of SEAFOAM engine cleaner. Remove the wing nut over the...

UPDATE: Removed the gas tank side hose from fuel filter and blew compressed air back into the tank. Reattached hose. Truck started right up and idled like a champ. Fuel filter completely filled with fuel. A few minutes later, fuel filter was down to about 1/8 full of fuel again and idle was...