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  1. Earthtiger24

    Will a 82 engine fit into a 78?

    I think I might have found an engine to put into my Cruiser. Had a bit of bad luck with my own engine and need to switch out. This was one of my threads https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/486355-2-valve-job-later.html Well now I have an offer for $1500 to buy an 82 engine with chrome...
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    What would you do.

    Well this is my situation. I have had 2 valve jobs. Each resulting in the same, radiator fluid getting into my engine. Both shops that did the work took it back numerous times to try and fix. The first shop I took it to didn't really do the work they said they did. This is why I took it to...
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    2 valve job later

    First of all I was had out $3000 bones only to found out the guy never did anything to it, really nothing. After I am shooting radiator fluid and smoke out of my tailpipe( this is the 3rd time back) he says you need a new Engine and he could do it for a another whopping 3 grand. F you I thought...
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    spare gas tank questions

    I was looking on craiglist and decided to look up gas tanks. there is tons of them for good prices or free. My question is could I use any gas tank as long as it fitted in the rear of my truck? as for the sending unit are they universal? I have the entry unit from and old cruiser of mine to...
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    leaking lots of oil only when

    I am leaking lots of oil in my 78 FJ40 when I drive long distances. I cant tell where it is coming from because it is all over every thing underneath. I just got it back from the shop to fix this problem. They replaced drain plug and oil pan gasket. said that was it and it hadn't leaked while...
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    Weber to snorkel. need air filter ideas

    My 78 is getting a face lift and one of the things on my huge list is a snorkel. I have a Weber carb and I have everything for the snorkel to work except I need a air filter between the two. My idea and I wonder if this will work is getting a waterproof box for kayaking. I found one 4" wide...
  7. Earthtiger24

    Rear license plate holder hook up

    Hey guys wiring this thing has been a pain. has only one wire and I cant figure out where to connect it to. Look at the manual. Sorta confusing and dont want to go and just hack up the wiring. plese help so I dont get another stop by the coppers.Lol. Thx.
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    easy repair for rear body mounts

    my 78 has the rear body mounts rusted out. Was wondering what is the best way to tackle this.
  9. Earthtiger24

    My stock carb idles like is stuck

    The carb idles like the choke is stuck only it isnt. I cant figure out how to adjust it to stop this. Been a while since I worked on one and I tried to adjust the idle no change. mybe not enough turns or what could use the help. sounds almpost fine when starts could drive it for 10 mins and revs...
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    Me, myself andMY Earthtiger

    Hello All you cruiser fanatics Well this is my 4th cruiser, first in 9 years since my last baby was stolen. Well wish they had all this crazy internet help and forums back then. This awesome.To tell the truth it has been long enough not having a cruiser to, well cruise. So i just recently...
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