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...
1973 FJ 40
Replaced: (6months ago)
3 of 4 tire wheel cylinders
Drums
Pads
Booster
Master Cylinder
Looks like the 4th set of wheel cylinders are going now (leaking) and I'm losing brake pressure.
Question: see pic below...why would this leak be occurring? And what are the circled things...
so the last three weeks have been miserable chasing an overheating issue. Two attempts at a head gasket, numerous false solutions and still no answer to the overheating. I eventually put it up for sale as I just wasn't enjoying the time working on it as I used to. Just one more ride... I started...
1973 Fj 40
F engine
I've been chasing an overheating issue and was about to throw in the towel when today I discovered that when I rev the motor the lower radiator hose collapsed. It appears my radiator is not suppling enough fluid as the water pump is pulling at higher rpm.
Obviously, this...
1972 FJ40, original
I failed to follow everyone's advice and didn't get the head surfaced...yep, I had to pull it again and do it twice. Good news is I can tear apart the motor and have it back together blindfolded. Bad news is...
So the whole reason I began this journey Replacing the head...
ok...things are looking good so far. I have the head just about ready to pull but have a few more questions
:
1. Do I pull the head first then take valves, springs, ect out?
2. Do I need that special tool to compress springs to remove valves?
3. My plugs and manifold had a lot of brown and...
Ok...I did some searching on the site but cant seem to find anything specific to HG on a 1973 fj40. I am just about ready to pull the head and have some basic questions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1. I have pulled the valve cover and ready to unbolt the head. Funny this is I don't...
1973 FJ 40
New battery
New starter
Checked all fuses
Fj was running great...went to start it this morning and it kicked over then went totally dead? No power to lights, interior fan, ect.
Power is good from battery to starter, and thur the engine compartment.
Its just dead????
Help.
1973 fj 40
1 f
Background : recently completed tune up, new cap, rotor, points, plugs and wires. It's been running great!
Issue: ran out of gas, major backfire then stall. Would not restart after adding gas. Checked dist and saw points had broken off !
Questions:
1. Could this happen due...
vehicle : 1973 FJ40 1f
Problem: radiator was recently repaired after numerous pin hole leaks. Professionally done and pressured tested. I replaced all hoses and flushed entire system. Added a overfill bottle to keep fluidl off the ground.
Filled 14 or 16 liters of radiator fluid and it ran...
1973 fj40 1f weber carb...
So I was having fuel pressure issues, replace mechanical pump with electric 2-4.5psi today...I closed off mechanical and bypassed straight to carb. Good fuel pressure all the way to carb.
Starts and runs up to 40mph, then total loss of power...chugs...
so this is most likely a stupid question but...here in colorado we have had some epic rain the past 3 weeks. I have a 83' fj40 that sits most of the time. Brakes were redone this past summer, cylinders, pads...there are no leaks and up until the rain they worked good. I jumped into my ride today...
What should I order in preparation for replacing my clutch?
1973 fj40 1F orginal 3 speed
Also, what is a good source for these parts...
Any help greatly appreciated...
so my heater is working great except when i close (push in) the fresh air knob it seems to block all the air flow. If I leave the fresh air open the heater blows good but cold outside air is coming in also...
So...is the fresh air cable needing adjusted to move that flap more or am I missing...
73' FJ 40 F engine...today I reattached the wiring and plug to the wiper pump motor. And it still doesn't operate. I did verify power to the connector... question:
1. I've never had this hooked up so honestly I don't even know how to activate the washer motor? Do you turn the wiper knob to the...