Recent content by Spino

Hey there! Maybe too late to ask, but did you keep the OEM bumper horns, and are they in usable condition? If so, I'd be interested in buying them. I'm doing the opposite of your project and returning to a stock bumper. Thanks! -Spencer

Thanks! After I posted I learned how the Ohms adjust dial works on my multimeter, and now I’ve solved my mystery… oops. RTFM.

Hello. Recently I got the notion to check the primary and secondary resistance of the ignition coil on my 1984 FJ60. It was out of spec. So, I ordered a new one. But when I checked this new coil’s resistance, I found it too was not in spec. It’s an Intermotor coil… nothing fancy but surely it...

Hi, I’ve finally tracked down an OEM radio for my ‘84 FJ60. Unfortunately, the PO redid the wiring to install a modern stereo, so I’m missing the electrical connectors to fit the original radio. Anyone know where I could find these? TIA!

Success! Got a vice grip around it, heated it with a torch, and managed to slip a crowbar between the header pipes which I smacked with a hammer to crack it loose. @ToyotaMatt I picked up that drain plug you suggested and it seems good! I’ll let you know the next time I do a drain…

Huh. Yeah mine is certainly square.

Any advice on a tool to crack the block drain bolt to flush the coolant on a 2F? This seems like a pretty good option. A couple years ago, I did a halfway job with a coolant refresh because I couldn't get that little square 13mm drain bolt loose with a puny box wrench. I picked up a six-point...

No I just cleaned it up and greased it. Works a bit better, not perfect.

Cool thanks I’ll do some research.

Hi, I’ve got an ‘84 FJ60. The wipers always end up sagging below the trim on the windshield (see photo). I’ve tried repositioning them on the splines but that doesn’t change things. My first guess is that it’s time to replace the wiper motor but wanted to see what everyone thought before I spent...

Got in there and did my best to clean and grease the regulator and lubed things up. Definitely an improvement!

Interesting. I’m not having any trouble with skipping, just a ton of resistance at the crank. Maybe I can take the regulator out to assess its condition? Or just clean and regrease it?

Hi all. My hand-crank windows on my ‘84 FJ60 are pretty hard to operate, especially the driver’s window. It’s a great workout, but I’m actually going for tone, not bulk, right now. So I’d like to fix it. My hunch is the window felts should be replaced (see photo). Should I keep an eye out for...

$20, free shipping to CONUS. New/open box carb rebuild kit. As soon as I cut open one of the bags, I realized it was not right for my carb. Keyster 04211-60140 / 04211-60144 PayPal and Venmo accepted. Thanks for looking.

Cool, thanks. Mine is a 32/36 but I’m guessing the fundamentals are similar? I have gradually leaned out the idle jets (I’m at 7000 feet), but it seems to hit a point where idle speed refuses to go much higher than 600 unless I keep turning the speed screw in. Based on my reading and general...