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  1. oldracerguy

    Best insulation for the floor to keep the heat down?

    What does everyone do to keep the heat down on the floor of their 40's. I have a small block conversion and the passenger side floor gets very hot and uncomfortable. It's not the exhaust, it just gets really warm from the smallblock. Any reasonable solutions to something that insulates well and...
  2. oldracerguy

    For Sale  Michigan - Cragar Beadlock Streetlocks, 5 rims, 6x5.5

    I have 5 faux beadlock wheels that I took off my 40. These are in great shape and have the heavy welded on outer ring. These are made in the USA Cragars and have the beadlock look. Backspacing is 3.75" and the lug patter is 6 on a 5.5" center. 15" x 10" No shipping please. $250.00...
  3. oldracerguy

    Caster way off with new 4" springs! Solutions?

    I just finished a 4" lift install on my 78. I already had the 2" extended HFS shackles and kept those on. I also had a set of shims in the front from the PO. I went to Drummond Island last week as a first trip with the new set up. I also installed some 35" Baja Claws. My rig drove a little...
  4. oldracerguy

    Glue on tires? Winshield glue?

    Somebody told me you could use winshield glue without the primer to glue your rubber onto your rims. They would still come off with a machine as long as you didn't use the primer. I have 2 sets of 10" wide rims and am running 35x12.5 and really should run 8" wide rims to air down. Can I use glue...
  5. oldracerguy

    8" rims versus 10" rims for 35's? Pros and Cons

    I am curious as to who is running 15x8 rims for 35's versus running a 15x10 rim. I am looking at running 35x12.5x15 tires and want to know if I should runa 10" rim. I need to ar down in the sand dunes and I have a mild 383 sbc. How low can go go down with MT wheels that are 10" vs 8". I was...
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    Ampmeter steady! lights work! SBC alternator was the issue!

    I have been chasing this gremlin for some time and now all is good with my whole electrical system. My ampmeter was always jumping around for no apparent reason. My headlights were always going from dim to very bright while driving, not bump related. Eventually they burned out at the same...
  7. oldracerguy

    sbc alternator fix, voltage was spiking.

    Just wanted to share this. I posted a thread to try and fix my issues with my headlights that went out. My headlights used to go from okay to very bright with no pattern or apparent reason. Everyone told me to chekc the switches, check the gorunds, etc. Did all of that. I bought new headlights...
  8. oldracerguy

    What happens when I unplug my voltage regulator?

    I burned out my headlights first both on low beam and then both on high beam. I have a GM alternator with my smallblock conversion. My ampmeter is always flying all over the place, regardless of what is turned on or off. My battery charges well, and all my other lights and accessories work fine...
  9. oldracerguy

    Best leaf springs for a 4" lift?

    I am sure this has been covered a zillion times, but my search shows at best very inconsistent opinions or facts on who makes the best springs for ride, articluation, sag, shackle angle, etc. What about the springs that Mark's sells, anybody have them? Is Alcan really that good? My...
  10. oldracerguy

    Is 416 Dune Beige available in a spray can?

    Does anyone have the factory toyota clors available in a spray can. My FJ was originally dune beige 416 and I am undecided if that is what I am going to paint it with. It is like a Viper Blue right now with white stripes, yuck!
  11. oldracerguy

    Flop or Rollover angle, how far can I go?

    Most of us have the goofy little angle gage that allows us to see if we are about to rollover or are on a sidehill at 25 degrees, etc. On a stock FJ40 what is the angle of flop before you go? When you are inside driving when you hit 20 degrees it feels pretty steep. If you are lifted 4" how much...
  12. oldracerguy

    stock FJ40 fine pline vs Dana 44? Which is stronger?

    I have a 1978 FJ40 with the stock front and rear diffs, axles, etc. Are these as tough as a Dana 44 that comes in a Jeep Rubicon? Can I run 35's and not feel like I am at risk all the time? I am running them open at this time but will put lockers in soon. Any facts or strong opinions out...
  13. oldracerguy

    3,500 rpm 2 55 mph with 12.5 x 33? Is this normal?

    I have a sbc mated to what I think is the stock FJ40 1978 tranny using a Marks of australia adapter. I am turning 3,500 going 55mph as verified with my GPS. I hear some guys with their 2F's are running much lower rpm and can run 70 mph down the highway. Is this right? I have the 4.10 gears still...
  14. oldracerguy

    Removing rear heater, how do I reroute hoses?

    My wife has had an issue with the floor getting extremely hot on the passenger side front. I don't wheel in the winter and am going to pull the rear heater and assembly to clear up the floor in the rear and get the hot hoses away from the passengers feet. What dod I do with the hoses that come...
  15. oldracerguy

    Family Cage conversion on stock rollbar?

    Does anyone make a kit to make the stock rollbar into a family cage in the rear? I already have a full cage that the po added to the original cage. I just put a bench seat in the back for the kids and would like to have the cage follow this height all the way to the rear. Any thoughts or source...
  16. oldracerguy

    Headlights went out, now the high beams?

    I was trailriding up north and the headlights, bot sides, just quit working. I drive home with just the parking lights on. :confused:Then I tried the high beams, they worked? However after driving with the high beams for just a couple of minutes, they both went out, at the same time?:doh: I...
  17. oldracerguy

    770 Holley TA too big? Can I modify it to work?

    I have a 383 sbc in my FJ40. The folks that built the motor also installed a 770 Holley Truck Avenger. I like the tuneability of the carb, however I can't get it to rev or stop the bog when the secondaries open up past around 4,500 rpm. I have a 600 Holley that revs right to 6,000 rpm, but it is...
  18. oldracerguy

    1979-83 bezel fit on 1978 or older?

    Do the bezel holes line up on the 1979 and newer with the 1978 and older front ends?
  19. oldracerguy

    78 fuel tank return line, do I need?

    Help Please! 78 fuel pump return line, can I cap it? I have a small block chevy in my 78 FJ40. I have an issue with low fuel pressure and bought a Holley mechanical pump. Then I looked at the one I have currently installed and I have 3 lines on the pump. Obviously one is my feed to the carb...
  20. oldracerguy

    Flat owing the 40, driveshaft on or off?

    I have read numerous conflicting opinions on flat towing the 40. Consensus seems to be: hubs unlocked tranny in neutral transfer case in neutral bungie cord the steering wheel straight down to assist in returning to center don't drive over 60mph. Sound like a go? :popcorn:
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