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The garage advised the clutch is high and needs high revs to get into gear. Also the starter motor gets really hot causing a lot of vibrations from the engine and then drains juice from the battery causing the car not to start.

Thank you guys, I appreciate the help. I have the car with a garage but am not sure they are used to working on these cars. Does anyone have any recommendations for a specialist? IR Cradock have a 3-6 month waiting list. I am based in SW London. Thanks again

I have a 1971 FJ40 with the 1F 3 speed engine. I am new to these cars and this forum. I have taken it to a garage today to have it looked over and they have told me there is no clutch (the gears grind into 1st and reverse) which is why I took it in. It’s been restored within the last 300 miles...

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. I have a 1971 FJ40 3.9 soft top, I can’t get the car started and have Changed the battery, I believe it’s the main distributor lead. anyone have one for sale? Happy to take a set and possibly distributor cap. Thanks