I too have had this on going issue and have another couple related questions for you all.
1. The engine seem harder to crank over when it's hot like this. I.e. The starter actually sounds like it's struggling to turn. Why would this happen?
2. My temp typically runs 160-170 but during these...
I remove my hardtop often, I'm no expert but here's some tips...
Remove all extra stuff from inside (u may need to crawl around)
Remove doors
Losses windshield so that you can slightly move it back and forth
Inspect, repair and replace all weather stripping
Lightly grease metal posts on hard...
Keep the hard top for the cold and go topless all summer! Even living in Colorado I run my 40 topless 6 months out of the year. Top off windshield down, nothing like it !
1973 Fj40....so my post a few days ago didn't generate a lot of response, but I floundered my way through the wiring harness repair. Now I'm trying to attach a new fuse panel (s) but need some help.
1. I bought two 6 fuse panels.
2. Attached one hot white wire to first panel and filled up...
Vehicle: 1973 Fj40
Original Issue: burned right turn signal wire in wiring harness, happened after reassembly of head gasket replacement during test drive?
Original solution: assumed it was a pinched wire and I bypassed it and everything was fine. Been running fine until last week.
New issue...