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    school me on freeing a stuck valve 73 155 f engine

    hi guys/gals I recently acquired a 73 model fj 40 in exchange for a 2nd hand hj60 5 speed I had sitting around,origionally for use of parts on my 66 model as its pretty rough,as you do though my thoughts changed and I have a hankering to get the 73 running and back into shape I got the f...
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    is this a 72 , just picked up a new 40

    I just recently aquired this supposed 72 fj40,she abit rough so not sure what im doing with it yet,wether to return it to its former glory,or just parts for my 66 the rego sticker has it down as a 72 model,but it isn't a single piece steering column/steering box,its a 4 speed which may have...
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    adding ittermittant wipers to non ittermittant 60

    hi guys,had a good searchbut having no luck whats involvedwith adding ittermittant wiper function to a non ittermittant fj60 i have 4 60s 2 being parts cars,all up 3 have ittermittant set ups,though my everyday ride doesnt ive changed the switch assembly already,is it as simple as using...
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    charging issues/electrical issue

    having some issues with my 84 fj 60,on startup charge light comes on,clock,interior dome light and tail lights dont work until charge light clicks off,usually after running for a minute or 2 ive had alternator and regulator/rectifier issues in the past,this is different,sometimes it works...
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    vin number info?

    ive looked through the search section,trying to find info on my 60,s model fj40, the vin number has no number before the fj40 section on the chassis,and is only 5 digits after the fj40,is this the norm,all i can see on mine is [ fj40~41327 and the plate on my righthand guard has the same...
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    is it worth using 60 series diffs in a 40

    i have an old 40,mid 60,s model,a original except it has a 327 chev bolted up to the 3 speed,has the old school drums on all 4 corners,i want to add disc front brakes and upgrade the rear drums to,i have a hj 60 spare parts truck and was wondering if i should use the diffs from that and master...
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    84,fj60 extra cab project

    hi all,thought id better pull my finger out and post a thread or 2,i suffer landcruiseritus,i have 7ish all up,an 84 60 series wagon for my everyday car,plus a few projects anyways id been looking at various 60 series ute chop threads and being a fan of 60 series cruisers bought an old...
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    disc brakes on a mid 60,s fj40?

    hi guys,im about to start a rebuild on my old mid 60,s fj 40,i have a bj 42 parts car,its rusted out beyond repair so im using the diffs on my fj to upgrade to later diffs and get disc front. at the same time. anyways my question is how does one use the brake booster and master cylinder of...
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    replacing bent rear spring mounts?

    hi guys,i just had a 60 series shell on chassis delivered today,the towtruck driver has bent the front spring perches on the rear of the chassis dragging it on to tray,is it possable to replace the spring perches ,im going to try straightening them,but not likeing my chances,any advice would...
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    3 speed to 4 speed swap

    hi guys,i have a mid to late 60,s fj 40 with 327 chev still with the original 3 speed cruiser gearbox,is a 4 speed box a bolt on swap to the bell housing or are mods required any help is greatly appreciated
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