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Anyone know the size of the ‘catch knob’ spacers for a ’68 FJ40? The ‘catch knob’ is the large black screw knob at both ends of the upper dash pad, it holds the windshield frame in place. Jerry

XLNT, Thanks Jerry D.

Been there, done this. Alternator charged fine, battery would deplete in about two days. "3. Checking for a Bad Diode Usually, a bad alternator diode will cause your headlights or instrument panel lights to flicker or dim and, sometimes, drain battery power overnight, or in minutes. * To...

Check your alternator for a bad diode. Look online for how to test, replacement is easy. Jerry D.

May be High Steer Kit for FJ40 | Marlin Crawler, Inc. Jerry D.

We'll be there. I will also bring everything I have concerning the FLCA. I also have a bunch of FLCA stickers and the FLCA banner. See you on the 29th Jerry FLCA 015

Thanks Paul, Off to the workbench. Jerry D.

I would be very interested in buying, less work... Please PM me what you have and are asking, Jerry D.

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Bump, '68 - '71, are alike

Trying to get my ‘68 FJ40 back to more stock condition. Found the front bench set here on MUD, but it’s not the style with the latching seat hinges as pictured. Listing here on MUD has not returned any results, nor has looking through internet sites. So, looks like I’ll try to make a set. I...

By chance do you have any of these front seat brackets? The full brackets, not just the 'T' handle... Thanks, Jerry D.

I looked on SOR, and only found the plastic " T-handle to re-install onto your factory pin". I'll call on Monday to check more. Thanks, Jerry D.

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Early FJ40 (1968) front seat hinge-latch brackets for original bench seat. Need both driver and passenger side. Thanks, Jerry D.

First, I'm not a brake expert. I would look at the brake disk. Is it correct for the axle, is it aftermarket, a GM bored out??? By the picture, to me it looks like the lug bolt holes are too large. Perhaps the thickness of that disk is too 'thick' or 'fat' where the pads are digging in...

Thanks for the opportunity, Jerry D.

Also, did you push the distributor in far enough to bottom out into the oil pump drive slot and into the cam gears? Jerry D.

You show a wire from the COIL + going to the STARTER, and not showing it connected to anything (except the starter somewhere). The positive of the COIL has to be connected to a B+ (a 12V wire somewhere) or you will not have any energy for the coil to store up for a spark. I believe the COIL +...

Did the heating problem appear soon after you had the engine rebuilt, or develop after a month or so??? Is it possible the head gasket was installed backwards, and you are not getting any oiling to the top causing the heat issue at idle? I know one friend went as far as putting in electrical...