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  1. Rat Rod Rusty

    Wiring a new fuse panel...help please

    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...
  2. Rat Rod Rusty

    Fuse panel issues...help

    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...
  3. Rat Rod Rusty

    Steering....What is this leak?

    what might be the problem?
  4. Rat Rod Rusty

    Happy Holidays...post holiday pictures with your 40

    This was the wife's idea for this years christmas card!
  5. Rat Rod Rusty

    Brake master cylinder question

    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...
  6. Rat Rod Rusty

    My daughters fj40...a fathers story

    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...
  7. Rat Rod Rusty

    Collapsed lower radiator hose...

    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...
  8. Rat Rod Rusty

    I'm about to give up...replaced had gasket, twice...now...I NEED HELP

    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...
  9. Rat Rod Rusty

    OEM Headgasket

    anyone know where to buy a OEM head gasket for a 1973 Fj 40?
  10. Rat Rod Rusty

    Head gasket repair part 2... More dumb questions

    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...
  11. Rat Rod Rusty

    Yep...another head gasket repair question(s)...a bunch of dumb questions

    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...
  12. Rat Rod Rusty

    Turn key and nothing....

    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.
  13. Rat Rod Rusty

    Disand points 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...
  14. Rat Rod Rusty

    Cooling system headache...help please...

    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...
  15. Rat Rod Rusty

    Help...mechanical fuel pump install or carb issue?

    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...
  16. Rat Rod Rusty

    Brake pedal hissing like a snake???

    1973 fj40 1F. ...all of a sudden I have a hissing noise coming from under drivers side dash when brake is applied and or I shut motor off??? Thoughts?
  17. Rat Rod Rusty

    Brakes and rain...FJ40 1973

    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...
  18. Rat Rod Rusty

    What parts do I need for a clutch replacement?

    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...
  19. Rat Rod Rusty

    Heater...fresh air knob ?

    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...
  20. Rat Rod Rusty

    Winsheild wiper fluid pump operation...

    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...
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