Dmac3317, I bought mine from PO in SoCal in Jan 2016. Inspected and then transported to Amherst NY where I live. Keep searching classifieds here and craigslist (search Tempest) until you find yours. It stays in the garage when there is even a remote chance of salt on roads but enjoy it spring...
Maybe record cabin ambient noise before and after. And/or take some measurements with a noise meter. There are apps for iOS and Android phones that use the phones microphone to measure audible levels.
Tom, I will look for a pic on my computer tonight and take one if not. It is pretty much as shown in the pic JohnnyC posted, located in the front drivers side corner. SoCal PO had diconnected it because it was drawing down the old battery. With new battery and cooler climate it's not a concern...
Tom, FWIW my 76 with federal emissions has a carb cooling fan. It’s located in the stock left corner of the engine bay. As you can surmise it rarely kicks on after driving in the climate I live in.
Wow $8k for a rebuild? I had know idea it would cost that much. The free shipping would cover the cost of Prime! The video in the Ad is interesting to watch. I have an FJ40 specific wish list on Amazon, and you never know what you may need or want. When I saw this I couldn't resist adding it to...
Besides the hurt it imparts on our vehicles, there are many other damaging effects of salt to the environment from run off to accelerating the deterioration of concrete and steel structures. And, salt becomes less effective at lower temperatures. I've heard that Vermont uses sand as well but...