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Attached is a print I made of the column shifter shaft on a 3 speed, 3 on the tree. This is for the threaded variety. Some aftermarket turn signal collars that this threads into doesn't have threads. In that situation the smaller end of the shaft needs to be machined to 5/16" and you will want...

I can't think 69LC enough for the column shifting shaft.

We started out welding a bolt to the top of it and then welded it to the collar. Then the collar completely broke. Ordered new collar & it wasn't threaded. Found an old collar that was threaded and was trying to clean up the original shaft and it snapped during re-threading. Tried to weld it and...

I don't throw anything off the land cruiser away. Never know when you need to fabricate something.

Perfect! Thank you so much for digging! What is the next step? My email is sblaich@terraworld.net.

YES! I would appreciate it greatly if you look to see if you happen to have one. I need one so I can finish fixing my FJ40. Thanks!!!

Toyota has discontinued the following & i'm having a hard time finding one in the states. Toyota Part Number: 33513-60010 SHAFT, CONTROL SHAFT BRACKET, UPPER I have a 1970 FJ40 with a 3 speed column shift and need the small spring loaded shaft that the shift lever feeds into so I can shift. I...

Replaced all hoses, Now water pump goes out. While replacing water pump, sheared a bolt on the alternator and struggling to get it out. Everything is a system, if you replace one component of the system it seems that you need to replace everything in that system. Once this is done, a few minor...

That is a good point!

Change of plans. Plan is to get it running, find mechanical issues and fix. Then utilize it this summer, then looking at working on cosmetic side and any upgrades.

Also replaced oil pan gasket. A lot of original items on this FJ40.

Took out core heater, which I think was original. Replaced clutch master, clutch slave, radiator hoses, & seal in transfer extension. Rewired/fixed several grounding issues and drove the beast last night. Now I need to replace water pump, double check the thermostat, time, adjust clutch and then...

Here's how the previous owner of my FJ40 did it!

Working on a shifting fix. Had to epoxy the turn signal housing attached to steering wheel.

FJGoober does a great job with these pads. The resiliency, toughness and weatherability of the pads are excellent. Have a set myself.