I had my hood fly open on me while driving down the road. Along with the bent hood I also bent the hinges. This thread details the way I went about fixing this problem.
I was wondering if I could get my screen name changed to Pedro. I noticed there was a pedro. Is the first letter capped enough of a difference? Thanks Woody.
I was wondering if I could insert a post between posts. Not talking fence posts. I am interested in inserting a post between two of my own posts if that helps. Seems I've done it before but don't remember how at the moment.
10/74 drum brake system tech
This thread is intended to be a semi-comprehensive overview of the issues related to repair and maintenance of drum brake systems standard in the manufacturing period of and around 1974. I am an amateur mechanic (at best). This thread does have the potential to...
Is this right? Picture shows the small diameter side of my front wheel cylinder off of a 10/74 FJ55. I had always assumed that brake fluid reached both sides of the wheel cylinder. Inspection has revealed that there are no access holes and therefore no brake fluid on the smaller side of this...
I have been runnning Valvoline synthetic dot 3-4 brake fluid in my brake and clutch sytems for 6 years now. No complaints concerning the brake system, brake components have held quite well now for years. The clutch hydraulics on the other hand are a different bird. I have replaced both the...
The cup that supports this gear shown, also acts as its' bearing. Given, it's a treated surface and all but time and rough service (ya, right, like that never happens, the rig defines rough service) tend to hog out the cup material around the gear shaft. I can think of much better (read easier X...
I am considering using a 74 f engine head on a 2f engine. My understanding, doing so wil increase the compresion of the motor. If so then how much? What would the final compresion be?
The garage rebuild on my 74 f engine didn't take. This time I am going all out with a total rebuild, gulp. So here goes. Of course I am publishing before the results are known so.........second gulp. This thread is a follow on to my thread "Valve gap grows on my 74 f" and "Cracked block". So...
Lou, here are a couple shots of the "truck frame" bumper I refered to. I hacked the front one when I fried the winch motor and had to replace it with a longer unit thus forcing me to move every thing. I have some more stock so I want to redue it. Learned some leasons when I fried the winch...
My valve gap is loose everytime I check it. I have adjusted out 0.020" since rebuild. I have adfusted the valves maybe eight times now. Forget your first thought. I ran and set valves for years with no problems. 74 f has all new (or rebuilt) valve train except pushrods. Lifters are Man-a fre...
I don't know if anyone has heard this one before so I thought I would put my observations here. I redid my manifolds to head. I have been having backfire into the intake manifold problems. It was obvious when looking at the old gasket that exhaust gasses have had been leaking from the # 1...
Has anyone out there purchased rebuilt door hinges? How did they work out for you? How much? Do they have a larger pin? What changes did they make? Anyone ever have a rebuild one apart? Enquiring minds want to know. Promise I won't hide in bushes snapping pics, dig through garbage. follow to...
First I aasumed it was a leaking head gasket. Then when it was obvious that it was a cracked block I thought it was oil leaking. Now I hear only antifreeze will eat paint like the pic shows. I treated my coolant sys with a block sealer. Plan on cleaning it up and slathering some JB weld on the...
I am yanking my manifolds again because both are leaking. Ignored experience, listened to the shop talk. The header is a cheapy, wo is me. Studded with straight 12mms except ends 10mms of course. Going with the felpro gasket. Plan on using high temp silicone. Using those ol school rocker type...
This thread will demonstrate a method to rebuild your fj-55 door hinges. The unique feature of this technique is the adoption of grease fittings to provide lubrication. I suggest not going out and buying tools and materials until you know exactly what you will need. The thread will be written so...