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  1. Orange76Cruiser

    Next item on my list: manifold gasket probably needs replacing:

    It just started making the noise, about 8 or so miles into a trip. It SOUNDS like it’s coming from the manifold area, but accurately pin-pointing a location by sound alone is difficult. Right now the sound drops to almost unnoticeable at engine idle speeds.
  2. Orange76Cruiser

    Next item on my list: manifold gasket probably needs replacing:

    And it’s been a very long time since I’ve done that type of work on a FJ40. Like, late 1980’s long time. But I do remember the “ticking” sound when there is a exhaust gasket leak. But how much work is it to take the manifolds off? I don’t have the original carb and air filter installed, I’ve...
  3. Orange76Cruiser

    Bought new CCOT instrument gauge lights when I rebuilt my instrument panel.

    A previous owner removed any dome light if one existed. And the fuse will give out after about 5 minutes even if not turned all the way to the brightest setting, but is turned greater than 50%. Below that point and it lasts for 1/2 hour with no problem. Haven’t driven it extensively yet, have a...
  4. Orange76Cruiser

    Bought new CCOT instrument gauge lights when I rebuilt my instrument panel.

    Some previous owner cut notches where the tabs are, but not deep enough for the tabs to completely miss. I drove the Cruiser today with the brightness adjusted about 1/2 of travel and didn't blow a fuse. But I know if I turned it all the way the fuse would last only about 5 minutes max. I...
  5. Orange76Cruiser

    Bought new CCOT instrument gauge lights when I rebuilt my instrument panel.

    They claim to be (and are) much brighter than the original bulbs in the panel, but they are still incandescent and not LED. I took my Cruiser out for a test drive Friday and after a couple of times around the block I went to a store about 10 miles round trip away. When I came out and started the...
  6. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    I bought it from Cruiser Corps and there are a couple of numbers; Brand Code 4048 OEM Code T309 If I remember correctly I ended up searching for 'Pewter' spray paint on the website. I don't think its an exact match, but its close and looked a lot closer after I let it dry for a day. Kind of...
  7. Orange76Cruiser

    For Sale (GA) Rebuilt Odometers

    For everyone else, I got a rebuilt odometer from JVZii, He was fast and friendly and helpful. I hope I DON'T need his help for this Cruiser odometer again but I would not hesitate to ask again if I get another with the same problem: Odometer at 57000.0...
  8. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    End of the repaint and odometer repair questions, at least for now. Thanks to all for advice. I ended up getting the Cruiser Corp spray paint. It's delivery went from unknown to tomorrow in space of 1 day. Looks pretty good to me.
  9. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    Well, because the can of spray paint from Cool Cruisers went from 6 day delivery date to unknown, you are not tool late. I called a few shops that powder coat but none of them have the color code I found in a post above, and getting it is extended and expensive, because they need to buy a...
  10. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    I work for a company that makes custom assembly machines and we send our machine guards out to be powder coated frequently. Most of the guards are at least 16 gauge which is probably a little heavier than the stamped faceplate but we’ve never had problems with them distorting parts. But I don’t...
  11. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    Someone else right above your post mentioned powder coating, and I don’t know why I don’t think of that option. I work in a plant that regularly sends parts out for powder coating, and I frequently see how much better it looks than my spray painting. But for a number of projects I don’t think...
  12. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    Roughly how much did that cost?
  13. Orange76Cruiser

    What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

    Well, it may be related to the jeep: A Brief History of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / BJ40 + J40 Series - https://silodrome.com/toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-bj40-history/ I first heard this same basic story back in 1975 when I bought my first FJ40, a soft-top 1967 with a 3 on the tree column...
  14. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    Thanks. I looked around for other options but this seems to be the best one. Ordered a can.
  15. Orange76Cruiser

    While waiting for parts to put my Dash Gauges back together, is there an official color for the dash so that I can repaint it?

    I've got the whole unit down to individual parts and there is some light rust on the surface of the metal front face of the Gauge/Speedo cover that means now would be the time to sand/repaint it. My FJ40 is a 1976 and I would describe the color as a muted silver right now. I could just paint it...
  16. Orange76Cruiser

    For Sale (GA) Rebuilt Odometers

    What do I need to do to get one sent to me in Nebraska? What do you prefer as far as a payment method?
  17. Orange76Cruiser

    For Sale (GA) Rebuilt Odometers

    There are other gears in that area, and you point to one of them.
  18. Orange76Cruiser

    For Sale (GA) Rebuilt Odometers

    This is what they look like. I don't see a lot of wear but I'm not an expert at what it should look like: And is this something I should put grease onto as well or am I likely to be flinging little globules everywhere if I do grease them? Does this look ok to you?
  19. Orange76Cruiser

    For Sale (GA) Rebuilt Odometers

    You put the link in your reply to me, I thought I should have probably replied here instead: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/76-fj40-odometer-e-clip-lost-during-attempt-to-fix-stuck-numbers.1286901/ I am interested and what do I need to do to order one?
  20. Orange76Cruiser

    '76 FJ40 odometer e-clip lost during attempt to fix stuck numbers.

    Here's a few pics I took during disassembly yesterday: The 54709 milage is what the Cruiser had when I bought it, and I bought it knowing the odometer didn't work. The Speedometer does, and is pretty accurate when I compared it to a GPS speed app while I was driving to check the speed. The...
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