Recent content by tpike

Some good advice and the best advice here is don't panick. That includes don't force, pry, grind or sawzall anything. ( I know that is how I make a mess generally). According to your description you don't mention using two screwdrivers simultaneously. Give yourself 3 hours to experiment with...

Ok. I went through all the emission routing. I didn't look at the fuel cutoff. I also haven't tested all the devices. The previous owner had the choke opener hooked up to the EGR modulator and had two of the altitude lines swapped. The air injection ports have been removed but the pump and...

Your right it didn't fix it. I am tempted to get the idle down before going through all the emission control stuff but I better do that first. Thanks.

Thanks Landpimp. Previous owner removed the AC so he probably got confused. I agree with the hose replacement. I've been doing some of that as I go. AC idle up. This may explain the high idle I'm seeing. Does anybody know if increased vacuum reduces idle or increases it. I guess I can...

I took everybody's advice and got the emissions FSM. It has been a great help. Found a number of hose routing mistakes by some PO. I still have some resolving since I have a few connections now to sort out. I can't seem to find a references to the actuator on the front of the carb. What is...

Here is a Canadian importer of unimogs www.redcougar.ca

Actually the AC for the most part has been ripped out. Although the compressor is still bolted and belted (turning). I should probably rip it out to simplify the situation as much as possible. Another silly question "Why do you ask?"

Thanks guys. I definitely wanted to get them. I just hate that feeling of working with something that is out of date and second guessing every step. Nice to know that won't be an issue. Tom

Hi I just picked up an 85 FJ60 (214k miles) and have been getting it ready for safety. I have one nagging issue left and I thought I would get a FSM before posting questions here. That very pursuit raised a question. I have a chance to buy a 81 emissions FSM. Is it going to be up to date...

Truck is on ebay with a minimum bid set at $5000K. Talked to him on the phone too. rns01 is a reasonable guy. Good luck with the sale. Sounds like a deal is to be had.

Got any pictures of that 62 Skylark?

GLTHFJ60 I missed your post so I'm glad I looked back to post this info on MidAmerica. Will PM you. I like this guy at MidAmerica he gives his own home phone number on his business card (although I didn't include it here). Tom Here is the info Matthew L Tarnow 563-332-5352...

The papers I've seen list Precision Automotive of Iowa as the rebuilders of the engine. The truck was rebuilt by Mid American LandCruisers. I don't have the details but I will try and get them.

Thanks for the input. I would sell the whole engine, starter, flywheel, alternator carb - everything that wouldn't fit on a 3B. The question about what to keep relates to the rest of the truck (everything besides the engine). For example should I keep the spare transfer case. The H55...

I am considering buying a body to do a diesel swap. I have not had luck getting one with a blown motor/bad transmission so I may go the route of buying a truck with a good engine. The truck under consideration has a 2F engine that has had the block boared out, new cam, new crank, oversized...