As the title states, the 2F engine has a definite knocking noise when she's cold. Occurs for the first minute or so and then recedes completely. This engine runs great otherwise, with sufficient power and really great fuel economy (avg 14 mpgs). I do have to run 89 octane to avoid predetonating...
Help with starting issue
Hey guys, my 87 FJ60 wont turn over. Radio and wiper are fine. Battery is good. I got a spark at the starter. Wondering what to do next? On several occasions recently, the truck has paused for a brief second before the starter has engaged. With the ignition off, I am...
According to what it says on the sidewall of my cooper tires I can have a max load of 3000 lbs at 65psi. Is that how much I should put in for on road use?
trying to get my '80 2f started. carb is the trouble right now. just want to plant another one on instead of trying to mess around with this one. i'd also be interested in a new hard fuel line from pump to carb. i've got 40 parts to trade. 385-3852
emptied out the fuel filter canister just behind the pump, then cranked the engine over for 15 seconds and the canister was full of juice. but there is no gas at the carb. is there another pump in the carb itself that might be gone? or is the cam activated pump weak? thanks.
got a starter problem i've never seen before. doesn't click, doesn't grind, but it sounds like a dust buster or something... as long as i hold the key to the start position. the starter is not turning the flywheel. anyone?
seems like just about every time i install a metal/rubber seal, such as the transfer case parking drum seal i just f-ed, i end up redoing it either right away or very soon. i use a 1 lb plastic 2" flat face hammer and try very carefully to install gently and evenly. what am i doing wrong?
76 with stock 2F and just replaced idle solenoid because of run-on and inconsistent idling. now i've got a truck that wants to stall out when i brake to a stop and is okay when i coast to a stop. anybody?
getting a loud ratcheting/buzzing noise out of my distributor when idling or coasting in gear, but NOT when accelerating. sounds like a ten speed coaster gear or a fishing rod reel. thought it might be the rotor striking the contacts in the cap but it goes away when accelerating so i'm doubtful...
hey, front brakes on 76 fj40 acting up like a spoiled teenage girl here. bled them and got some air out but still chirping and grabbing, especially the driver's side. going to pull the wheels off and have a closer inspection of the calipers, pads and rotors. wondering if anyone has some useful...
hi. i'm picking thru my stock 76 fj40 ignition trying to get the beast to start and have found a ton of useful info here so far. but i can't figure out where the ground is located for my distributor so i can check if it is ok. also, where is the ignitor located?
i have a good strong spark...
Great used condition. Minor rusting. Has front winch bumper, saginaw box mount, new heavy duty receiver, all OEM mounts attached. Comes with OEM springs attached. Looking for $300 OBO. Pickup only or you arrange shipping. Need this out of the way!
!!SOLD!!
40 parts.
-78 frame good shape. not badly rusted. c/w OEM leafs, shock towers, OEM steering box mount, sag p/s box mount & winch bumper, new heavy receiver. !!SOLD!!
other parts to come. prices negotiable and willing to make trades. i want this stuff gone. give me a call at 385-3852 or...
what is your guys' opinions on whether or not an old warn 6000 lb winch is enough for basic needs. have the opportunity to use one on my rig and wondering if its worth putting in or not. will it pull my loaded camping rig out of a bog or up a slick hill?
refurbished specter 22 gal. tank that fits perfectly in the rear of the 40. had it in my '76 and no longer use it. i had it professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired. it is repainted and ready to go. comes with filler neck. first pic is of the tank mounted in the truck before i removed and...
can't get my SBC to start. i've got lots of juice in the battery and the starter turns well. there's a good jet of fuel in the carb when i pull the accel linkage. but there's no spark emitting from the plug wires when i hold them close to bare metal and activate the ignition switch. all fuses...