Hey folks I'm a bit stumped on why I keep getting a high CO reading when ever the engine is under load ~30 mph per Arizona Emissions test. Here are the numbers
HC Loaded: 48 Allowed: 220
HC Idle: 49 Allowed: 220
CO Loaded: 5.50 Allowed: 1.20
CO Idle: 0.55...
I just got my 83 FJ60 registered today after completing the engine rebuild, so tonight for her first legal drive in a year I take it down to the grocery store. When I started out of the neighborhood I thought the steering felt a little stiff, but I figured it was just because I was used to...
After rebuilding my engine, power steering gear box, carb, all new vacuum lines, hoses, and many new parts, I'd like to keep them somewhat clean by replacing the torn or missing fender seals on both sides of the truck (item 027 and 028 below). The problem is these cost $33.47 and $44.53 each...
As briefly as I can tell it. A few weeks ago I finally got my rebuilt engine in and everything hooked up properly, I turned the key and to my complete amazement it fired right up. I adjusted the idle and timing and it seemed to run well. One major problem, there was a serious leak coming from...
I bought a used timing plate cover from SOR. It's in ok shape but still has the old gasket on it. The gasket however is rock hard and seems permanently bonded to the timing cover. I could barely chip any of the material off with a pick or pliers. Then I soaked it in a bucket of water with a...
In culmination of rebuilding my engine over the past year I turned the key this past Friday. To my complete amazement it fired right up and began rumbling away. There were a few issues:
1. A whitish smoke began emanating off various engine parts, but then dissapated after about 10 minutes...
It's taken almost a year of odd nights and weekends to do a complete engine rebuild on my 83 FJ60. I am nearly finished installing it back in the truck and hooking everything back up and will probably be ready to turn the key this weekend.
Are there any special precautions I should take so I...
Well after several months of working nights and weekends, and with considerable support and advice from IH8MUD members I have nearly completed my engine rebuild. A few more small items to take care of then I'll be putting it back into the vehicle. That will probably something of a challenge...
So I've got my engine all back together after the rebuild and I'm getting ready to put it back into the vehicle. One thing I wanted to do was to spin the oil pump first to be sure it is working and circulating oil. So I attached a screw driver set up to my drill, inserted it through the...
Oh most wise and benevolent lords of the 2F pray tell what is this hole in my engine block? What is it for? Do I need to plug it with any thing? Thank you for your most gracious and erudite response.
Matt
For those installing an Ironman Suspension system here is a picture of the front and rear shackle set up. First pic-Front Shackles. Second pic-Rear Shackle. In the second picture you can also see the braided stainless steel brake lines from Specter Off-Road.
HTH
Matt
While rebuilding my engine and now my power steering gear box the FSM sometimes says to "stake" a bolt or washer in place. What does this mean and how do I do it? Do I need a special tool?
Thanks,
Matt
Hi Folks,
I'm in the middle of rebuilding the 2F engine on my '83 FJ60 with 212,000 miles. I'm starting to get the feeling that its spinning out of control.
I have the block at the machine shop. We've already decided that I need a new cam (a decision confirmed when I posted pictures of the...
I want to clean up and paint the valve cover. Is the valvie cover aluminum? Do I need a special Aluminum paint or a special primer for aluminum? Or can I just paint it with Hammerite?
What about the thermostat housing? Is this aluminum?
I did do a search but could not find any threads...
Hi folks, I've been rebuilding the 2F engine on my 83 FJ60 over the past couple of months. The block is now at the machine shop, the cylinder head is done and looks very nice (I'll post pics later) and parts will be coming in from CDan over the next couple weeks.
My question now is one of...
I am in the middle of rebuilding the 2F on my 83 FJ60. It has 212,000 miles. Can you have a look at my cam and lifter; this is the worst looking cam lobe and lifter out of the bunch. What do you say? Regrind? Resurface? Buy new? A new set of lifters would be very expensive at $23 each per...
Hi Folks,
I'm in the middle of rebuilding the 2F on my 83 FJ60 and I just picked up my cylinder head from the machinist today. It looks great! I'll post up before and after pictures later. My issue is that the machinist ordered an entire engine gasket set from ITM (I guess he needed it for...
I am in the middle of rebuilding the 2F on my 83 FJ60. I've got it on an engine stand and have stripped it down to bare block. Today, while washing the block and rotating it, I heard a piece fall to the ground. Below is a picture. This looks very much like the cylinder head guide that is in the...
So, I finally pulled the engine out over the weekend. Now it's sitting on my garage floor, on wooden blocks, still attached to the engine hoist. I need to remove the bellhousing and clutch before I can mount it to an engine stand, right?
How to get the bellhousing off? There are 2 bolts on...