Builds 1969 FJ40 named Mavis (1 Viewer)

[120mm]

While I'm not doing a full restoration, I'm getting tired of looking at the rusty frame. So I hit it with some rust converter just for grins.

A little bird told me my engine will be ready to pick up very soon. Also, funding should break loose in the next few weeks.

 

[61twpw]

“While I’m not doing a full restoration…..” This is how it starts, step away from the rabbit hole while you still can. I can’t imagine Mavis going to a better new home. Keep up the good work!

 

[120mm]

Heater hoses are expired, of course, so am planning to replace. Now what the hey is this valve and should I keep it?

 

[120mm]

“While I’m not doing a full restoration…..” This is how it starts, step away from the rabbit hole while you still can. I can’t imagine Mavis going to a better new home. Keep up the good work!

Thanks!

Mavis needs a ton of small parts, as you can imagine, but a 40 that has bones this solid deserves to run again.

 

[mrboatman]

Heater hoses are expired, of course, so am planning to replace. Now what the hey is this valve and should I keep it?

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Looks like a P.O. installed valve to bleed air out of the system. I would trash it.

 

[1969FJ]

Heater hoses are expired, of course, so am planning to replace. Now what the hey is this valve and should I keep it?

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I believe that valve was a shutoff for the rear heater.

 

[Skreddy]

Pretty sure those valves were factory, I’ve taken them out of a bunch of 40’s. I’m not sure the exact purpose but useful for burping the system and draining the in cab heater hose lines/heater cores.

 

[Relot76]

120mm: my 69 FJ40 is all original. Heaters have not been modified and have always worked. Let me know if you need photos showing all lines, routing and fittings/connections.

 

[120mm]

That terminal block is still available from Toyota.

Are we talking about this part?

60 -77 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ40 FJ42 FJ45 FJ55 WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK NEW | eBay

TOYOTA LAND CRUISERFJ40 FJ42 FJ43 FJ45 FJ55. 1960 - 1978TOYOTA LAND CRUISERFJ40 FJ42 FJ43 FJ45 FJ55BJ40 BJ42 BJ43 BJ45. WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION CONNECTOR BLOCK. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 SERIES. TOYOTA OEM GENUINE PART NO. 30020.

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Appears to do the trick anyway.

 

[120mm]

120mm: my 69 FJ40 is all original. Heaters have not been modified and have always worked. Let me know if you need photos showing all lines, routing and fittings/connections.

I shall do so if necessary. Not quite to that point, but approaching it rapidly.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Are we talking about this part?

60 -77 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ40 FJ42 FJ45 FJ55 WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK NEW | eBay

TOYOTA LAND CRUISERFJ40 FJ42 FJ43 FJ45 FJ55. 1960 - 1978TOYOTA LAND CRUISERFJ40 FJ42 FJ43 FJ45 FJ55BJ40 BJ42 BJ43 BJ45. WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION CONNECTOR BLOCK. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 SERIES. TOYOTA OEM GENUINE PART NO. 30020.

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Appears to do the trick anyway.

I believe that's the one.

 

[120mm]

I believe that's the one.

Now to find the actual part number.

That ebay seller is infamous for selling $14 parts for $47 or $49.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

@ZooTownCruiser do you have the part number for that terminal block that you guys used?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

82670-30020


Try that.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Here is a great page, one of the best resources I know of to find part numbers.

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 55FJ40L-A - ELECTRICAL - | Japan Parts EU

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 55FJ40L-A

www.japan-parts.eu

 

[120mm]

82670-30020


Try that.

Available for $24.15 from McGeorge Toyota.

No wonder the ebay seller obscures the part numbers in his ads.

 

[120mm]

Here is a great page, one of the best resources I know of to find part numbers.

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 55FJ40L-A - ELECTRICAL - | Japan Parts EU

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 55FJ40L-A

www.japan-parts.eu

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[120mm]

I've going to replace the bolts and washers when I remount the tranny tunnel, but am trying out some color on it.

 

[120mm]

Also dinking around with this little turd. It was all smusheded when I got it, so I took it apart and straightened it out.

 

[Living in the Past]

I believe that valve was a shutoff for the rear heater.

That is a T and the stuck off is only for the small line. This valve disappeared when rubber hose were replaced by solid line. The hose come thru high point in the firewall. Rear heater is much lower. The hoses under the seat are even lower. I think it's a drain verses an air bleed. All my years doing HVAC work air bleeds in hot water lines and chilled water lines were at high point were air could cause air lock. I do not remember ever coming across one of these Ts that the small line wasn't plug before the valve.