Recent content by YoshiMan

The steering knuckles (at least the one thats visible) are in better than average shape. most of them, (mine for example) look like this:

If it makes you feel any better, i also own a 1975 Cadillac that averages 7 - 8.5 to the gallon... so my cruiser is surprisingly only the SECOND worst in the lineup

Problem Solved. Turns out it was the "pipe" that connects the waterpump hose the the lower radiator hose. It looked like a stupid setup from the start, and no matter how much a screwed with it, one of the hoses would get a weird bend in it and not appear to seal up properly. My solution...

I just was messing with this a few hours ago... from what i recall: The head on the long bolt will be on the very bottom, so you can poke a socket wrench underneith and make the adjustments. the bolt will obviously go through the..um... "hub" that the pulley rides on, and then go through the...

1) Timing belt. Does my engine have one, and if so, what's the service? Nope, The 3FE only has Timing Gears, so there is nothing to replace, not even a chain to worry about. 2) Spark plugs. I'm assuming OEM compatible NGKs. Any objection? The Factory Service manual recommends either Denso...

Yup, it's an OEM Aisin pump, and from what i can tell its either leaking from the left side of the pump near the block, or the radiator lower hose where it connects to the pump itself. Havent had the chance to pick up a mirror yet, but i'll probably try out the pressure test once i get it torn...

I HAVE seen FJ40s with Chevy truck wheels on them, but I am not sure if they were using those aweful spacers or not...

Hmmmm, that sounds plausible.... the radiator seams to be of very good quality, but i'm not impressed with the cap that came with it, it seems to be flimsy and cheap... Think i'll just throw a different one on just to rule it out.

The 3FE FJ80 alternator.. Is the one you are refering to that one that has the fan mounted internally instead? yes, all the alternators from 88-92 are interchangable, but you are not going to see much of a performace increase as they are pretty much identicle units, other than the internal...

according to the FSM, it says to use a "miniature screwdriver" And with SST crazy Toyota, that say alot...

That is the EXACT one i just bought and put into mine. I've only drivien it around a few times (because the new waterpump i put in at the same time decided to be leaky) but even with the truck idling with the A/C on and no fan shroud the needle stays on the lower part of the middle of the gauge...

You mean like thse ones?: http://www.sor.com/sor/cat282b.tam Or are you looking for the larger FJ80 style ones? i recall seeing those somewhere once, but they were somewhat cost prohibitive from what i remember....

thanks for the comments! i'm just glad i decided to fire it up before i put that pain in the ass split fan shroud back on. I will have to get myself one of those mirrors and then go to town. The coolant capacity went up as well with the new radiator, it almost took 4 gallons where it usually...

Hey all, whats happening? Been reading this forum for years but never really have gotten active on it. Figured I should start considering I shelved my Toyota Cressida and can't really talk on that message board anymore, but anyway.... So I just completed a full cooling system service on my...

h55F with FJ60 bellhousing