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    Thanks IH8MUD crew

    I’ve been working on my 76 FJ40 for almost 10 years. When I moved back to California I had to source ALL of the smog equipment and I used this forum a lot. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get the rig to pass smog. Recently, I sucked a valve seat in the #5 piston. Piston and head were toast. I...
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    SOLD  Yucaipa, CA 1976 Toyota FJ40

    Jan. 1976 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser $28,000 As of February 4, 2020, new pistons +.030 (ITM), rings, rod bearings +.020, cylinders honed, rebuilt cylinder head and gaskets, water pump and thermostat gaskets, and exhaust gaskets. Odometer reading at time of overhaul (32032) actual mileage...
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    Wanted  Oil cooler pipe 1/76 FJ40

    Anybody have a decent oil cooler pipe they would like to get rid of?
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    Valve seat shrapnel

    Last week I drove my 76 Fj40 to breakfast (DD) and it ran perfect. Came home for a few hours and went out to start it. Sounded like someone drop marbles in the motor. Pulled the plugs and the insulator in #5 was gone. Installed new plugs and still sounded bad. Pulled plug #5 and tip was...
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    Headlight switch missing part...help

    I recently removed my headlight switch to replace a burned out bulb. By the way, I have reviewed the threads. I have a 76 FJ40. To my dismay, the bulb was missing along with electrical housing that holds the bulb and inserts into the backside of the switch. 1. Please advise was this part is...
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    4:11 rear diff

    Hi gents, I had to swap in a used rear diff in my 76 Fj40 as the other one had a severe growl noise. When I opened it up I couldn’t even turn the ring by hand. Replacement diff is working good but I would appreciate your opinions on the one I took out. I took it apart and have provided pics...
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    Final heat riser leak question

    I’ve read most, if not all the links on this topic, but... I REALLY don’t want to disassemble the entire manifold to repair the bushings (or lack thereof) to stop the pesky heat riser leak. Please tell me if this makes sense and keep in mind that I live in Kalifornia and subject to smog tests...
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    2F head 61202

    Hi guys, 9 yrs ago I bought my 76 FJ40 and use it daily. After yrs of tweaking, adjustments, and learning from many of you, it runs great. However, the method of oiling the rocker assembly is not internal. There is a metal tube attached to the passenger exterior side of the head between...
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    Carb differences

    Just a quick question: I have a ‘78 carb on my ‘76 FJ40 with a 2F motor. All smog equipment installed. I finally got everything adjusted correctly and it run smoothly. But... would I be better off installing an actual 1/76 carb that was designed for a vacuum retard dizzy and if so, what are...
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    Another carb question

    Sorry to ask... I have a 76 FJ40 with a 78 carb. All smog equipped. It runs great, quick start ups, no hesitation or smoking. My problem lies with the idle. Idle consistently is around 950, but if I apply a slight upward pressure on the gas pedal, it drops and stays at 650 until I start...
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    It’s the driveshaft

    I’ve been living with an occasional “clang” when I ocassionally don’t hit my shift point just right. The truck is a 76 FJ40 with a SOA and stock drive shaft(s). Also, around 30-35 mph, 3rd gear is (was) loud. Anyway, I just installed a CV rear drive shaft and no more clang and no more 3rd gear...
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    35” tires vs carb seconday

    Presently running 76 FJ40 with song equipped 2F coupled with 78 Aisin carb and 4:11 gearing. I’ve tried everything but can’t seem to get the secondary to kick in. My question is: does larger tires impact the ability to obtain enough rpms for the secondary to kick in?
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    33’s or 35’s?

    Presently running 35’s on my SOA 76 FJ40. With the exception of the SOA and PS, everything is stock. 95% of the time it’s a DD and when I do go off road, it’s nothing too demanding. Way too much money and time invested to just tear it up. Anyway, what would be the benefits, if any, of...
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    For Sale  1976 FJ40

    I’m considering selling my 76 FJ40 for $35k. This is a rust free, no dents, great running rig. Original 2F motor the runs great with all Ca smog equipment installed and functioning. New aftermarket dash, rebuilt carb, just tuned up, newer radiator, wrangler tilt steering column, all gauges...
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    Temperature sending unit

    Recently I replaced my instrument cluster due to a malfunctioning odometer as well as problems with my gauges. Although the fuel gauge worked, apparently the built-in resistor that feeds the oil and temp gauge had failed, resulting in no readings on those gauges. So, with the replacement...
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    Gross Polluter help

    Hi guys, it’s me AGAIN... in short, my smog check failed for high HC at idle (see pic). Prior to test I did a major tuneup consisting of carb rebuild, points, plugs, rotor, cap, vacuum lines and timing. I just did a compression test and the results are as follows: #1-120, #2-125, #3-110...
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    Carb cooling fan needed

    Hi Gents, I’m in dire need of a carburetor cooling fan specific to a 1/76 FJ40 along with the appropriate sensor. I’m not sure if the sensor is a an air rail mount type or not. Any suggestions or recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
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    Two Piece Speedometer Cables

    For those of you with OCD and have a speedmarker on your FJ40, and need the two piece speedo cables, here is the guy: Jacob at Speedometer Plus (877) 900-9009, or speedometershop@yahoo.com. $49 for the upper and $59 for the lower.
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    Dumb as dirt on ignitors

    I just installed vacuum retard dizzy complete with new points, rotor, condenser (do I need it?), cap, wires and my old ignitor. Why? Cuz I live in California and it's a 76 FJ40. I've read ALL the threads and looked at ALL the schematics and realize a red wire from the ignitor goes to the...
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    1/76 FJ40 vacuum retard dizzy

    A little help here please. I just received my used dizzy which is a vacuum retard part#19160-61020. I confirmed the part # with Profitts Cruisers who got me the dizzy. I've searched the web for info on the dizzy but can only find 19100-61020. So...are the points, condenser, rotor and cap all...
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