Search results for query: *

  • Users: lathrop
  • Content: Threads
  • Order by date

Forum search Google search

  1. L

    For Sale  1985 fj60 . In Port Townsend, Wa. rust free. DD. need minor tlc. 1984

    I am selling My 84 FJ60 LC. It is rust free but has minor issues which I am addressing. Like it need cleaning and polishing. and i am looking for a windshield wiper arm and a tail light lens. also has an exhaust leak.
  2. L

    Wanted  84 FJ60 driver side wiper arm and drivers side tailight lens

    I am looking for a left side wiper arm and a left side taillight lens for an 84 fj60.
  3. L

    Wanted  84 FJ60 driver side windshield eipr arm and drivers side tailight lens

    I am looking for a left side wiper arm and a left side taillight lens for an 84 fj60.
  4. L

    replacing the timing chain on an 84 22RE PU engine

    I am considering the purchase of a truck with 205K and wonder when the timing chains typically need to be replaced.? Also on a previous truck I owned, an 82 22R engine the chain failed at 80K and required removing the head to replace it. and was expensive.
  5. L

    fj60 trade for trooper deisel

    I have the opportunity to buy a trooper diesel. [~90?] I really don't recall the year. I saw it parkred at a local shop about 6 months ago and made an inquiry. The Mechanic had taken it in trade and was rebuilding the transmission and doing some other work as time permitted. He called a couple...
  6. L

    perkins 340 for an fj60??

    I am thinking of putting a diesel in my 85 fj60. I would like easy. Engines available today are a perkins 340 out of an IH combine. It is all mechanical and bulletproof. But will it bolt up to my tranny. and fit.?? another option is a 6.9 L ford ?? 01 dodge ram 250/cummins?? I am looking for...
  7. L

    60 rear hatch will not open

    my 60 has decided that I can't open the rear hatch/ door. I have figured out that it opens using a solenoid. it appears to be actuated by making a ground connection to an always on solenoid /switch. I have jumped power to the solenoid. and jumped the ground. No go. I can not remove /replace the...
  8. L

    weird brake problem

    I have developed a brake problem. when I come to a stop the pedal drops If I pump it. it appears normal. I am not low on fluid. so ?? Master cyl.?? booster?? My vacuum gauge does not show a drop when braking so probably not a bad diaphragm.??
  9. L

    Brake problem

    My 84 FJ60 Has developed a strange braking problem. When I step on the brake, they work fine for a few seconds then the the pedal goes down part way. If I pump all is well. The fluid reservoir is full. I haven't tried a panic stop and haven't exceeded 30 mph. any Ideas?? :confused:
  10. L

    Fuel hog

    I have a really weird question. I have a boat that is Powered by a pair of 6 cyl. chevies. Sorry At this point I don't know the model. I want to know what rpm that these beasts don't suck fuel. Can I run at say 1200 rpm or 1800 rpm and get some sort of reasonable GPH. Anyone with experience in...
  11. L

    vtv to dist. prinary?

    vtv to dist. primary? My air pump seized. So I gutted it and went forward with a desmog. The schematic shows to remove the vtv to the primary vac [ retard?] on the distributer. I am not clear what is meant here. Just take the " blue VtV" out of the vacuum line?? or block the primary port...
  12. L

    vtv to dist. prinary?

    My air pump seized. So I gutted it and went forward with a desmog. The schematic { above] shows to remove the vtv to the primaqry vac [ retard?] on the distributer. I am not clear what is meant here. Just take the " blue VtV" out of the vacuum line or block the primary port on the...
  13. L

    hyway speeds in 4WD

    We had one of our rare snows as I was driving from Seattle to port Townsend. [ home] So at a certain point as I passed cars in the ditch, then fishtailed on a curve. I decided to stop, lock the hubs and put it in 4WD. Lovely, Stable, no more fishtailing. Then I ran out of the snow. My Q? is...
  14. L

    Qestion OT benz list

    I am looking for a Benz forum similar to this site. Not having much luck with search. does anyone know of a good one.:frown:
  15. L

    Wanted  wanted 62 mercedes 190 OEM repair manual

    I know its a weird request? But car freekes are an eclectic bunch and one never knows what folks are into. I need one asap. :beer:
  16. L

    1988 OEM repair manual

    Covers Engine, chassis, body, Electrical, Specifications. I would like to trade for an 81 to 87 Repair manual. I bought it on Ebay by mistake. Having forgoten that 87 was the last year for my 60. [1985]:doh:
  17. L

    Mounting a vacuum gauge

    While working on my carb. I decided to install a vacuum gauge. Looking around on the dash for a place to mount it I noticed a Plastic plate with a lens in the center. It pops out and seems to have no function. so took a 2" hole saw and cut a hole in the center mounted the gauge to the...
  18. L

    emisions control computer

    Where is the ecc physically located? and are there any static tests I can perform? Lathrop
  19. L

    emission control computer

    where is the ECC. physically located. And is there any Way to do a static test on it. I am not able to run the engine under 2000 rpm. and it surges about 1k even then. Lathrop
  20. L

    85 fj60 will not idle

    for Jim C. I just got back from 3 mo. in Italy. So the rig sat with a neighbor starting it occasionally. When I got back I started it.; and it seemed to run smoothly. Then I tried to drive it. after a few blocks it died at a stop sign. Then would not Idle. I drove home keeping the revs over...
Back
Top Bottom