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  1. Ian Macdonald

    Parting ways. What do you need?

    Greets guys. I'm saying bye to my 73 FJ40 to focus on my pickup. It's a frankenyota with a sbc 350, no hardtop or doors, rear quarters gone. Things like the dashpad are great; visors not so much. There is a Bestop soft top, with doors. No interest here in Courtenay, on the island. I...
  2. Ian Macdonald

    Replacing injectors

    Last year when I did the timing belt and valves. I don't remember the numbers, but as I recall they were ok. However, my memory needs a rebuild (also due to age), so I think I'll do a comp-test again. Thanks for that.
  3. Ian Macdonald

    Replacing injectors

    Howdy, Any of you change injectors just cause they were high mileage? I have a 93 pickup with a 3vze with 360,000 km on it. I'm having a slight but very annoying hesitation issue. Also, when lugging the engine slightly in 2nd or 3rd it sounds and feels like it's running on 3 cylinders...
  4. Ian Macdonald

    Ring and pinion brand id

    Maybe American Axle Manufacturing.
  5. Ian Macdonald

    '72 FJ40 t-case scary situation...need help.

    You've got some gears running on that shaft. You DEFINITELY need to get that broken bolt out, and thread a new one in. The bolt holds a small flat keep that engages the shaft and keeps it in place.
  6. Ian Macdonald

    Tips on U-Joint Removal (Beyond 20T Shop Press)?

    I've resorted to surgery with an angle grinder at times. It's a bit tricky to cut the right parts, but works well. Only on my son's Dodge; never on my Yota's of course.
  7. Ian Macdonald

    VI: Buy/Sell/Trade, In Search Of

    Thanks for the tip.:beer:
  8. Ian Macdonald

    VI: Buy/Sell/Trade, In Search Of

    Howdy all, Anyone got driver/passenger doors that will fit a 73?
  9. Ian Macdonald

    1975 FJ55 No Start, No Spark, No Understand

    On my truck, replacing the dist. solved a no-start issue.
  10. Ian Macdonald

    1975 FJ55 No Start, No Spark, No Understand

    Just a thought. My son's truck refused to start yesterday. Turned out it was the wire from the coil to the dist. that was faulty.
  11. Ian Macdonald

    Anti-seize or Teflon tape on brake fittings?

    If you want the cat's meow, wrap everything in petro-tape :p
  12. Ian Macdonald

    1977 fj40 lost and then found.

    I KNOW why you're doing this! You have my admiration and support. Good on ya.
  13. Ian Macdonald

    1977 Hilux Vacuum Routing

    Look for a FSM. I have found ones for my 93 Toyota pickup and 73 Landcruiser. These will have vacuum diagrams.
  14. Ian Macdonald

    Builds The Sheepdog this thing is hairy! july 1977 blue fj40

    Great attitude and project! Never finished but always satisfying to drive. The pooch can pass you tools while you're under the truck. You WILL spend time under the truck! BTW, not sure what perfection is, anyway.
  15. Ian Macdonald

    Gas Tank Cushion

    When I redid my tub mounts, I kept the old square rubbers ones. They're perfect for under the tank.
  16. Ian Macdonald

    Value of my 1974 FJ40

    I would pass on it for $12,500. I may test drive it for $7,000. I'd buy it at $5,000. After a test drive, still. Not buying sight unseen (except for a couple of pics and the owners 'assurances') again . I paid $3,500 for mine. Lots of little things to fix.
  17. Ian Macdonald

    Odd Cranking

    That's a safety feature. Nothing will wear out or break if it doesn't start. Seizing is still a possibility, though. :steer:
  18. Ian Macdonald

    Remove Power Steering Pulley

    This 'requires' a special tool. You can buy a power steering pulley puller at your favorite automotive store. I was too cheap to buy one, but never manged to get the pulley off without buggering it. Had to buy a used unit at the wreckers.
  19. Ian Macdonald

    Improving ride quality

    Quality is the wrong term, perhaps. I think you are talking about comfort here. My 73 is is great for what I do - shortish offroad runs. Comfortable? Not really. If I want comfort, I'll take my truck. Having said that, I don't like trucks that ride like a couch, either, but that's just...
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