Recent content by tetonguy

Could be a few things......if it sat for a while I would check the EGR valve, if its dirty and stuck open it won't idle. Seafoam won't fix it either. You have to take it off and clean it with carb cleaner. Idle solenoid is another place to look. Hot wire it to the battery (its the green plug on...

Start with a compression test. There is along list of things to check. Personally I would start with a cylinder compression test. Specs are somewhere above 120psi per cylinder and all six need to be +/- 12psi of ech other or pretty close. If your cylinders are not balanced or below 90psi bad...

You might try pulling all the fuses except those needed to start the engine. Just isolate the ignition system from the rest that way. It might give you a lead on where not to bother looking. Seems like something is pulling down the battery which might also be preventing all the ignition parts...

Thanks guys! Ok I will do the TC seal today if NAPA has one. The oil was warm when I pulled the plugs. What is gained by silicone on the splines of the yoke? I think the rig sitting for 2-3 years outside thru Wyoming winters really reeked havoc with a lot of the seals on the undercarriage...

I need an original radio knob and the driver side quarter panel "toyota Landcruiser" plastic badge. Ship to 83001.

HI all, Fixing leaks as I find them. Replaced pinion seal on rear diif which was leaking. Now the other end of the driveshaft - the oil seal in the transfer case appears to be leaking. When I opened the fill hole on the Transmission first to check the level and see if I need to do the hose mod...

Coil? Can you get a spark off the coil? Careful not to get hit, hold the coil wire with a pair of insulated pliers while you wear gloves near the block see if you get an arc off it. Coil ground is different from the dizzy ground and the control module. Sounds like one of them is not working...

Hey all - been away for a bit, back to wrenching on the 83 FJ60. Been driving her a few weeks not too far just 200 miles total or so. Seeing if and or what will break/leak etc. Engine is rock solid my heart felt thanks to all who helped me resurect this ol gal!!! I am now looking at 3 regular...

HAC runs on ambient air pressure. Higher altitude = less air pressure. Above 4000 ft i think? the HAC will do its thing and lean out the carb to make the engine run better. The hose on the bottom is where the HAC gets its ambient pressure from. Easy to open the valve and clean the filter inside...

I have one... I have a steel one that came with my cruiser. I don't use it at all. It has a curved top which rests against the headliner and two large adjustable screw legs which hold it in place. Its galvanized steel but can easily be spray painted. There are 2 adjustable side panels which...

Rebuilding an 83 If you have a nice brown steering wheel, mine is cracked along the rim in several places, I would be interested. Also the drivers side rear view mirror, the drivers side rear quarter panel "toyota landcriuser" emblem/badge, AND if you have the original radio I need one of the...

EGR Valve? Y0u said its desmogged? Is the EGR valve still installed but vacuum lines shut? If so the plunger in the valve itslef may not be seating closed. if it is open you will loose vacuum there. Mine was stuck open about 1/8" inch and on initial visual it looked like it worked, took a good...

Hi are you still parting this rig out?

HaHa funny how we all have our peeves with wrenching. I wise mechanic once told me a universal truth about engines. They were ALL built to be assembled Not maintianed. Ever since I adopted this mantra I get a lot less frustrated with crappy hose clamp locations or ridiculous routings or bolt...

I need a radio knob (factory am/fm black) an antenna, and a vacuum switch ( the one to the stock carb solenoid). My steering wheel is cracked. Need a LandCruiser emblem/placque from the drivers rear quarter panel. Seats?