Recent content by Teekettlz

Spark plug issue and "fire-up" identified. FJ Patrons, after some patience, reading your helpful guidance, and doing some due diligence (along with several trips to Advanced Auto and O-O'Reilly) I traced back my steps once again. Both of these wires were bare and crossed. I cleaned them and...

Greetings! Felt good about myself and I thought I made some progress with firing up my FJ43 today... Just changed out all 6 spark plugs with the hope that my F2 engine would turnover. NOPE. I've pulled the choke a few times over the last several days and pressed the gas pedal numerous times...

Thanks for the follow-up here and for the heads up with ToyotaMatt. He did send along a follow-up late Friday, so I know he LIVES... Good to know about your OEM journey and the spare parts above. I have been able to narrow down the OEM numbers attached if this is helpful for you in the...

Thanks for the follow-up Matt. Totally get your laser focus, and ready to chat when you're free. Please pass along some days and times this upcoming week we can link up. Totally get the severity of my linkage issue and have been fortunate to fix my issue on the fly and have pulled into many...

Greetings Mark! Thanks for your guidance here. I am not having much luck with ToyotaMatt at the present time. Perhaps he is traveling or very busy. My Accelerator Rod is slipping more and more, and I would like to identify and locate replacement parts ASAP. I have looked on...

Thanks everyone. This is tremendously helpful.

Greetings! My first Forum post for guidance. I have an '82 Venezuelan FJ43 with a "jumpy" Accelerator Rod issue (see attached). Vehicle does not take bumps or potholes well. Accelerator Rod pops out of the firewall bracket often. Local Toyota mechanic has attempted to modify the tip and...