I had been fighting this leak for several years replacing the seal several times in the process. Installed the double seal and leak free for 6+ months and counting…
(Fwiw… bought it from Georg)
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I had been fighting this leak for several years replacing the seal several times in the process. Installed the double seal and leak free for 6+ months and counting…
(Fwiw… bought it from Georg)
Finally broke down and bought a new distributor from CityRacer. Moved the Pertronix over from the old distributor (perfect fit). Took me about an hour, but a trained mechanic could probably do it in 30min. The beast fired right up and I set the timing at 10deg to try for now. Seems to definitely have much more acceleration/pep. Didn’t really notice anything different at 50+ mph. There did seem to be a lot more play in the shaft on the old dizzy vs the new dizzy
something else to check off the to-do list before the trip to SAS later this summer.
something else to check off the to-do list before the trip to SAS later this summer.
Finished the interior rebuild. Used Herculiner throughout, new bucket seats and center console. Next to do: EFI on my 350 in it.
Installed a charcoal filter to stop the fuel smell in the garage. I think it worked.
Ditto…^^^ It’s the best “Headache prevention“ purchase on your “to do list”.
Several threads on the Jedi application of the FIPG (with visuals)..
I hear ya....Im at a point in my life that I dont care if I am using LEDs that cater to the tuner crowds...This is my truck and I have owned many cars in my life...all were modified to a point (I only modify for functional benefit and one that is reversible) with inspiration....I love the FJ Company design and will most likely be doing some similar mods - all inspired by the FJ Company look.
Wanted to remove the driveshaft dust covers without tearing them up so I could clean out all the guck in there. Made some press plates out of 4” x 3/8” flat bar. A 1-3/4” hole saw was the perfect fit and they pressed right off un-damaged. Still fit tight when they went back on.
Even when TC’s and 4 speeds are completely rebuilt, they still seem to leak a bit
. Is it just me or is this part of the FJ40 allure
?
Same here, as soon as you fix one, there will be another thing leaking. I replaced some parts several times, also the flanges, etc. Now all my gearboxes and diffs are fine, except one O-ring at the transmission case.
To change this one, I would need to remove the case. So I "scheduled" it for the next time, the transmissions need to be removed anyhow, like replacing the clutch or so. And almost no oil missing in between the checks, no drops on the floor. I guess, it's a very little leak during driving.
Otherwise my truck is "leak-free" AND there is enough oil everywhere
To change this one, I would need to remove the case. So I "scheduled" it for the next time, the transmissions need to be removed anyhow, like replacing the clutch or so. And almost no oil missing in between the checks, no drops on the floor. I guess, it's a very little leak during driving.
Otherwise my truck is "leak-free" AND there is enough oil everywhere
Two months drip free. New power steering pump, new oil pan, new rear main seal, resealed transmission and transfer.
One more anti-leak project to go. Still need to replaced the seals in the speedo housing before the oil hits the ground.
One more anti-leak project to go. Still need to replaced the seals in the speedo housing before the oil hits the ground.
Filled the gaping hole in the dash left by PO gauges, and moved the engine stop knob back to where it belongs.
Also fitted a 4P2T switch to get the hazard lights working without the original switch.
Not one for purists
Also fitted a 4P2T switch to get the hazard lights working without the original switch.
Not one for purists
Small upgrade for the hood catch. 2mm steel shield. Awl as a key for the hood
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My mom and I bought a ‘76 after my dad passed away a year ago. Just something to keep at her house as an excuse to bring friends and family over to work on it. We spent the last several months working on the engine and suspension and took it out to Anna Maria for its first real drive today; drove good! A huge thanks to this community. I spent many nights on this site; been a huge help. Cheers!
some projects of this spring...... just finished up building a roof rack and installed yesterday.........
ground down a roughly welded front bumper and hit w some paint
built a center console and touched up the leather seats w LVP spray in cadillac saddle
and drawer system / dog bench
ground down a roughly welded front bumper and hit w some paint
built a center console and touched up the leather seats w LVP spray in cadillac saddle
and drawer system / dog bench
FJ40Savvy
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Summer Weather has arrived. Last day with the top on until September. Louie seems to running well except for a smell gas smelling exhaust. Going to try and do a tune on the carburetor to see if that makes a difference.
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firefighterjed
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Just last week we were skiing!
KingAir Driver
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Went for a drive after wrapping up the hard doors. 
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