Recent content by rpm148

what's that little plastic knob? Mine fell off...trying to figure out what it does...

just had a little work done on my 85 fj60. got an h55f, new clutch, master/slave cylinder, t-case rebuilt, and while it was there, found that the fusible link was blown, so that was replaced. I'd like to preface this by saying that I have a very limited technical knowledge, but am very...

OMG I'm not alone! since i'm not very mechanically inclined, i'll be sure to let the shop know what to look for. pretty sure it's an exhaust leak. smells like it, anyway.

I met Tor and drove my 85 FJ60 to have him take a look at it. Popped the hood, walked around, and spent no less than 45 minutes talking with me about possibilities for the project, which I now know that I am going to have almost entirely done at his shop. A few examples of his work were around...

Figured it out. The previous owner told me that sometimes this happens and to bang on the starter with a metal rod. Seems like the power line to the starter comes loose once in a while. Started right up. Gawd this thing is going to be such a freaking money pit. I can't wait.

fusible link so it would be normal for all the other electronics to work if the fusible link was broken? I'll check under the hood and post some photos. I read that you're supposed to use ATF not PSF so I figured the Lucas would be okay because it said it was compatible with all fluids.

I just picked up an 85 FJ60, pretty much stock. I took it to autozone, because the steering was making noise, and topped off the PS fluid with some leak sealant. also topped off the coolant (which seemed to be leaking), the front and rear winshield washer fluid, and on the drivers side of...