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  1. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Thinking about selling this project., I just cant seem to find the time to finish. Old Man Emu Suspension LIft Installed! Message me if you are interested, I am in Denver.
  2. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    This has been a long project (6 years and counting) and I am starting to see the finish line! - paint complete, - new tires: MST Milestar Patagonias 33x12.5x15 - new wheels: Pro Comp PRC 69 15x8. No spacers required from Discount. - Old Man Emu suspension kit has been ordered! - Next interior...
  3. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Hard to believe it’s been almost a year to the date since my last post. As usual, there are not enough hours in the week. After diagnosing the broken fuel pump above, I ordered a new spacer from SOR and a new fuel pump from Autozone. After installation, the truck started on first try. After a...
  4. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    So, my fuel delivery issue is the fuel pump. Here is a photo of the original stock fuel pump when I took it out. Why did it happen? Did it require a spacer? There wasn't a spacer when I did the teardown. Oh yes, there was!! I just reviewed footage of the teardown and it was stuck to the engine...
  5. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Thanks for asking! I got the motor back from the machine shop in late May of 2015. The rebuild kit they included, and machined the engine to, was a Masterkit 704230. I used the Factory Service Manual to put the engine back together. 2F after rebuild by Jay Grimm posted Mar 1, 2017 at 4:03 PM...
  6. 2F Broken Distributor

    2F Broken Distributor

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  7. 2F after rebuild

    2F after rebuild

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  8. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Here's another shot with engine on stand...
  9. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    I remember it was a bit tricky, here is a photo of how the unit was set. I will look for a shot of the motor on the stand. Currently it's at the machine shop.
  10. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    We rebuilt the carb yesterday. It went smooth. I used this kit from Specter Off Road: 042-03K Carb Kit- Fits 8/80-8/87 I used the FSM, a video camera and a seven year old to get it done. I also ordered a clutch kit from SOR. Motor should be back from machine shop soon!
  11. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Time for an update. The engine has been at the machine shop for the past several weeks, and will be done in another two. Then, it will be time for reassembly. The shop bored the block and ordered the rebuild kit through their parts guy. The kit includes pistons, main bearings, cam bearings, oil...
  12. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    So my six year old continued the tear down. She found the camshaft will need to be replaced! Then we put it all in the truck and went to the machine shop. The machine shop immediately saw that the cylinders are egg shaped and will need to be bored. So much for just a ring job! Looks like a...
  13. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    The cylinder walls look pretty good. No vertical lines or rough spots, just some carbon at the top 1/4 inch. It appears that I will continue to tear down and do a full rebuild, I am looking for suggestions on kits and parts. I am thinking it needs rings at the least which could lead to bore...
  14. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Hi all. Since my last posts I have done a few things: 1. I pulled the engine using a 1TON engine hoist from HF that I found on Craigslist for $100. I coupled it with a engine puller chain set from O'Smileys. I was able to reach the transmission to bell housing bolts fairly easy. I used two 12"...
  15. Jay Grimm

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    Mud Name: Jay Grimm Real Name: Jay Grimm Call Sign: KD0PRH Class: Tech Location: Denver, CO
  16. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Ok, we charged the battery. Warmed the engine. Had throttle full open. And, let the pressure build past 4-5 turns. Results from ALL THREE tests are: First Test Second Test Wet Test 1 - 85 90 93 2 - 90 81 85 3 - 90...
  17. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Yep, she runs! I was thinking because the compression was so low, I would need to bore the block and put in new cylinders. What were your compression numbers before your rebuild?
  18. Jay Grimm

    1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie

    Hi everyone! I bought a pretty beat up 1983 FJ60 with 210,000 miles. The last owner(s) were rough on her and she shows signs of being wheeled pretty hard. But, despite that, I still see life in Elsie! I have always wanted a FJ60/62 and I got this one pretty cheap. My goals include: Rebuilding...
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