Running a SUA with 4" Alcan lift with Bilstein shocks on my '75. PO put in a 3" wide front spring perch in a 2.75" wide gap resulting in a bowed and misaligned piece of metal. I'm going to have Deaver remove the springs to check over (which are in near new condition) and replace all the...
Hi All - I just had all the brakes on my '75 converted to disks. The pictured rear driver side brake line goes over the axle between the hanger and the bump stop. Not good at full articulation. My thought is to have a 90 degree fitting that allows it to go down the front side of the axle...
I've been reading about the new for 2019 2.7 liter I-4 gasoline turbo GM will have for their trucks. Specs are 310 hp/348 ft/ lbs at 1200 rpm. No news on whether or not it would be part of the crate motor program, but I assume it would be. On paper, this looks like a great alternative to the...
About 100 miles on a rebuild stock carb. Fuel at proper level in the window. New OEM fuel pump. Engine revs and runs well, but with choke all the way in it either barely turns over or dies. This is a recent change as when I got it back from Mark installing the carb, all was good.
Does the...
Cummings is running a special on this crate engine through April 15th. -15% off retail ($7649) and free delivery. My 1975 is a smog-exempt CA vehicle, so I can swap engines without red tape. I bought my 40 to use as an overland camping vehicle. While I love the originality of the 2F - which...
To help prevent the recent fuel delivery problems I've had recently, I want to replace the fuel lines in my '75 w/ 2F. Stock except for headers, Petronix and rebuilt carb courtesy of Mark.
Soft lines I will replace with good quality (probably Gates) rubber. Any suggestions on where to get a...
I'm stumped.
1975 2F that has been rebuilt by a PO. Strong compression numbers - 156-170. Downey headers, Petronix ignition, less than 100 miles on a carb rebuild by Mark. As it is a '75, no smog equipment. Have owned it for a year. Things I have done to the engine in addition to having...
Looking to change over all the drums of my 6/75 40 to disks. Not mechanically inclined enough to do myself. If using refurbished Toyota parts where possible, what would you think the parts + labor would be?
1975 2F with pretronix and Downey headers - Engine runs really well, starts with no choke, smooth idle, excellent compression in all 6 cylinders.
Has new plugs, air filter, fuel filter, coil, voltage regulator, recent oil/filter change. When going 55+ for a couple of miles it will hesitate...
I purchased an OEM dipstick to replace my deteriorated one for a 1975 2F. Anyone know what the official length should be? With a full crankcase, I'm not getting any oil reading on the stick. Thanks.
I saw this initially on kickstarter - I'm wondering if this is an alternative to the size and expense of running something like a Vintage Air setup. The exhaust could be run out our the floor vent. Later on could be used in a tent. What do you think?
PO was running a Flamethrower coil in my '75. I have a new epoxy Flamethrower II to swap in - but are they interchangeable? The biggest difference that I can see, besides an extra 5,000 volts, is the resistance is about half in the Flamethrower II.
Thanks
One for the brain-trust -
1975 2f - with a Mark-rebuilt carb, headers and electronic ignition. New to me vehicle. Been driving for the last three weeks. Running well, idled smooth and even at full-off choke. Would start instantly cold with only a short tap on the gas pedal - no choke...
Mechanic is telling me that my 1975 40 is out of alignment and needs a castor kit and at least one new perch. I see that a kit from Ruff Stuff is $460. Any idea on what the range of the labor would be? He's telling me all-in of $1,900.
Thanks for the feedback.
Brendan
Hi - Before I embark on the search for my dream FJ40, I would like to see if I can get a definitive answer from those fellow Californians about emissions. I'd like to have an FJ with its stock engine. I'm looking for a late model one (79-83). If properly tuned, will these engines pass CA smog...
Hi - New to the forum. I've driven an 1984 FJ troop carrier (friend's) before when I lived in Australia. Now I am in CA and want to buy a FJ40 short wheel based one to go camping with. I'm looking at one that is nice, but has a 3 on the tree set up. I'd like to convert it to a 5-speed on the...