Builds 1969 FJ40 named Mavis (4 Viewers)

[120mm]

One of the stated goals in putting this old rig back on the road is to learn more about the FJ40 and to improve my mechanic skills.

I dreaded restabbing this tranny so put it off for a week.

Tonight, in less than one hour, I got it back in, using an engine hoist from above and a car jack under the transaxle to keep it level. On my own.

Pretty frickin stoked right now and I am officially no longer afraid of this job.

 

[FloridaPhillip]

One of the states goals in putting this old rig back on the road is to learn more about the FJ40 and to improve my mechanic skills.

I dreaded restabbing this tranny so put it off for a week.

Tonight, in less than one hour, I got it back in, using an engine hoist from above and a car jack under the transaxle to keep it level. On my own.

Pretty frickin stoked right now and I am officially no longer afraid of this job.

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You forgot to mention the axe. Nice job!

 

[Thechief86]

Great work, man! Sorry I haven't been around to help in a while, I've been working a lot of overtime lately and scrambling to get my junk back on the road in hopes of driving it to Colorado next month.
At this point there is zero chance of getting everything done in time, so I'm just going to ride my motorcycle out there again...

 

[120mm]

Finally drove it today. With a functioning clutch and a butter smooth three on the tree shift.

Dang that feels good.

Unfortunately something is banging around at wheel speed and I parked it so I can get after whatever it is tomorrow.

 

[120mm]

And the answer is...... (Drumroll...) Improper adjustment of the clutch led to pressure plate finger clatter.

Never dealt with finger pressure plate so didn't understand how important it is to get clutch throw rod adjustment just right.

This thing is a hoot. And so ugly it's pretty.

 

[Thechief86]

And the answer is...... (Drumroll...) Improper adjustment of the clutch led to pressure plate finger clatter.

Never dealt with finger pressure plate so didn't understand how important it is to get clutch throw rod adjustment just right.

This thing is a hoot. And so ugly it's pretty.

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Glad you got it sorted, man! How do you like that engine? It was very smooth and powerful in my 60, I bet it's badass in that little thing!

 

[120mm]

Glad you got it sorted, man! How do you like that engine? It was very smooth and powerful in my 60, I bet it's badass in that little thing!

First, the Weber carb with electric choke is the best carb I've ever dealt with.

Second, this rig has granny gears, so it's never going to be fast, but it is more peppy than expected.

I am well pleased with the set up, 3 on the tree and all. I think you might have something when you suggested it has been warmed over by a PO.

 

[middlecalf]

Looks good next to that pig!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

And so ugly it's pretty.

“The beautiful has but one type, the ugly has a thousand”.
Victor Hugo

 

[120mm]

Ran some errands today. Propane tank refill and recycling.

 

[120mm]

Got to see this little guy for the first time

My headlights would come on only in the marker light position, and would go off in the headlight position. Did some work with a multimeter and determined the position of the power was one plug position off.

Now I have brights but my low beams only work occasionally. I've tracked the issue to the dimmer switch and need to address that next.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Got to see this little guy for the first time

Sometimes, it’s the small victories that mean the most…

 

[120mm]

I got the dimmer switch working, but it's acting like the spring is weak. May end up getting a new one.

Now onto fixing this thing.

 

[120mm]

So, all the replacement units, including purportedly NOS units are pegged to "H" without power applied.

Is this the way they are supposed to be?

Inquiring minds want to know....

 

[rainingagain]

So, all the replacement units, including purportedly NOS units are pegged to "H" without power applied.

Is this the way they are supposed to be?

Inquiring minds want to know....

Mine is pegged to H.

 

[120mm]

Mine is pegged to H.

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That's good to know. So it might be a signal issue

 

[120mm]

Every time I touch it now, one more thing works.

 

[120mm]

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I drilled a hole in the dimmer switch body, sprayed in some contact cleaner and slowly got both bright and low beams working.

Just as I was ready to call it a win a "snap" sound came out of the dimmer switch and now it won't work at all.

Went ahead and took @ToyotaMatt advice and ordered a NOS unit from this guy. Should have it from Indonesia in a couple weeks.

It was worth a shot trying to get it to work.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I drilled a hole in the dimmer switch body, sprayed in some contact cleaner and slowly got both bright and low beams working.

Just as I was ready to call it a win a "snap" sound came out of the dimmer switch and now it won't work at all.

Went ahead and took @ToyotaMatt advice and ordered a NOS unit from this guy. Should have it from Indonesia in a couple weeks.

It was worth a shot trying to get it to work.

if your in need of a NOS Screw-on speedo head cable

i aquired a pile of JAPAN ones

longer then the J30 3 speed one too , so H42 and H55F long


this is GOOD ...

 

[120mm]

if your in need of a NOS Screw-on speedo head cable

i aquired a pile of JAPAN ones

longer then the J30 3 speed one too , so H42 and H55F long


this is GOOD ...

For some unexplainable reason, my speedo cable works great.

But I will definitely keep you in mind if mine craps the bed