Recent content by Robcat

Thanks for the replies. I spoke with the owner, and he agreed to put it back on the rack and take another look. He tried to explain that the old clutch may have been masking the problem by keeping it from slipping out of gear, but even I'm not dumb enough to fall for that...unless there's a...

I just had the clutch in my 1970 FJ40 (three speed column shifter) replaced by a local shop that supposedly knew their way around the FJ40. I now have two issues that were not present before the repair, and the shop owner is implying that he is not at fault (it's still not resolved). My...

Hmmm...the owner isn't 100% positive it's from a '79, and I don't see any rounded corners in the pic. Can you tell by looking, or are the rounded corners behind the square cornered face?

I've been on the lookout for a drop down tailgate for my '70 FJ40, but those babies just don't seem to pop up on craigslist very often, and when they do...$$$$$. I found a nice looking gate from a '79, and I'm hoping it'll either fit or can be made to fit with a bit of hinge relocation work...

I'm having moderate overheating issues with my stock 1970 FJ40. I flushed the system (twice), and when I pulled the lower drain plug, it was bone dry and clogged. I poked, tapped, and chiseled for an hour or so, but I'd have better luck tunneling out of prison with a plastic spork. That stuff is...

You should give Abraham at Sunrise Automotive a call. He's helped me or numerous times over the years with a wide range of older vehicles. I've never taken my FJ40 to him (I moved away), but my dad trusts him to service and repair his 'cruiser. Here's his number: 541-665-0846 He's on Table...

Your reward is a heap of gratitude from an FJ40 newbie. Isn't that better than cash or prizes? Thanks for your help! I think you nailed it.

I found out after ordering a rebuild kit that my carb is not stock, but I can't find a manufacturer's name or any other indicator as to what the heck it is. Sorry the pics aren't great, but if you can identify this bad boy, I'd sure like to hear from you!

I don't have anything to trade, unless you're looking for some brand new pre-70 taillights or a '70 carb rebuild kit (guess who got a bit careless ordering parts?). How much are you asking?

Still got 'em?

...but WHERE is it a good number? Maybe it's a stupid question, but I'm learning as I go, so stupid is as I does. My infrared will read 180 at the top of the radiator and thermostat housing all day long, but there are areas that are significantly hotter, including where my sensor is located...

Where is your sensing unit located? I'm not certain mine is in a stock location.

My stock '70 FJ40 has an aftermarket temp gauge that hovers between 220 and 240 once the engine is warmed up. There are none of the telltale signs of an overheating engine, so I'm fairly certain that the gauge is futzy. I don't want to cook my engine based on an assumption, so I purchased an...

Headlights! It was the fuse box end of that big red wire you mentioned earlier. I took it off and cleaned it up, and wouldn't ya know it...illumination. The schematic you made for the '70 proved invaluable. I have a Haynes manual, but the wire lettering was illegible, like a photocopy of a...

...hazards are working, too!