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    Throttle positioner vsv random energizing

    My solution for the time being was to just leave the vsv unplugged and that kept the idle normal. My year doesn't have the carb thermal sensor, just the temp sensor on the head. So in desperation I just resoldered every joint on the original board, and it worked. Then I resoldered every...
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    Throttle positioner vsv random energizing

    I have a 1977 FJ40 (10/76 build). The vsv for the throttle positioner should not be energized at idle, but most of the time mine is, resulting in a fast idle state. Tracing the wiring diagram it looks like the only way for the vsv to ground and energize is through the emissions computer and...
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    1974 FJ55 For Sale

    Thanks guys! Hey, I'm glad there are those who appreciate this vehicle for its classic beauty. It sold to a guy who is going to do just what you said - preserve it for history. I'm happy to know my baby will be in good hands. - Bob
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    1974 FJ55 For Sale

    OK, I figured out the pic thing I realized the camera pics were pretty big to email anyway, so here are three smushed down. Email for better resolutions and additional.
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    1974 FJ55 For Sale

    OK, I figured out the pic thing I realized the camera pics were pretty big to email anyway, so here are three smushed down. Email for better resolutions and additional.
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    1974 FJ55 For Sale

    *****Sold****1974 FJ55 For Sale I'm selling my 1974 FJ55, reluctantly but I need the garage space. This is a stock vehicle, F engine (later oil pump configuration), body in very good shape (no rust through, slight pitting at rear of front fender wells). It only has 33,400 miles on it (yes...
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    1974 FJ55 For Sale

    ***Sold***1974 FJ55 For Sale I'm selling my 1974 FJ55, reluctantly but I need the garage space. This is a stock vehicle, F engine (later oil pump configuration), body in very good shape (no rust through, slight pitting at rear of front fender wells). It only has 33,400 miles on it (yes...
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    Fuel boiling at the fuel pump

    I have noticed a greater vapor lock problem during the winter months here in Arizona, and my theory is that because the state requires the addition of ethanol to the fuel from October through March (10%+) it lowers its vapor pressure temperature and the heat from the 2F gets it bubbling. I have...
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    Water pump impeller?

    OK, I rigged a new temperature gauge in the head socket and put it through the drive up the mountain road out back (~35-40 mph). Here's the temps: Normal idle and flat drive - 185 - 190 Pull up grade - 195 - 205 idle after pull - 210 turn around and drive down - comes down to 185 I've...
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    Water pump impeller?

    Replaced head gasket with OEM, pulled water pump and thermostat and checked both while I was in there, flushed rad. Everything ok and back in place with all the gaskets, and it seems to be running cooler and behaving better now. It still cycles up and down, though, and maybe that's normal -...
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    Water pump impeller?

    Radiator cap is new, Japanese, 0.9 (12.8 lb). It's behaving like it is right on the edge of ability to transfer the heat. Either too much in or not enough out; add a little bit more and it can't quite handle it. Runs hotter pulling uphill than before, temp edges up at stoplights, comes...
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    Water pump impeller?

    SOR tech suggested checking block for exhaust gas in coolant. I used a NAPA tester today and got a slight change of color to faintly green, and there seemed to be a little pressure occasionally in the system building up and venting. Not enough to turn the test yellow, but maybe enough to add...
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    Water pump impeller?

    Thanks Mark. I understand impeller slip is rare, but thought it would fit the symptom. All of my efforts were incremental. Ran it after rebuild and noticed the temp was running hotter. Checked and changed thermostat. No dif. Changed sensor, flushed radiator (thought maybe there might be...
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    Water pump impeller?

    Any of you guys have a thought on this issue? I rebuilt my 2F engine last summer, used SOR kits and head gasket. Since then the engine runs hotter than it did pre-rebuild. It starts off fine, but say I run 5 miles, shut down and restart, the temp gauge is at the hot end and is slow to come...
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    Window Wiper Park Position

    You might check the ground to the chassis from your windshield. I just repainted and tested my wipers before I covered it all up with the defrost vents. Wipers worked fine but it wouldn't return to park. I ran a ground wire from the motor to the chassis along the wiring harness and it worked...
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    Something new to talk about...

    If I have my way it'll be a 50+ who bought it because he wants it, it suits him, and he damn well doesn't care what anyone thinks (that's just one advantage of being over 40!).
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    Just for comparison purposes

    I was curious to see what would show up comparing prices of old FJ40's, new Land Cruiser's and the FJ Cruiser. I haven't found the original sell price for an FJ40 yet (anyone know that info?), but if you take the $60,000 price tag of a new LC today and put it in 1975 dollars, it would have been...
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    FJ40 front axle tune-up

    Thanks for the positives. I'll do it. Just wanted to know if I was wading into the deep end. Messy's no worry. My friends are used to seeing me with black fingernails on Mondays.
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    FJ40 front axle tune-up

    I've got both the Haynes and the Toyota manual. Looks like a lot of SST's involved that would make the job easier but Fletcher's FAQ seems to show it can be done without. I'm ok with my skill as a weekend mechanic and I really love working on it, but it isn't my day job. I think it would be a...
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    FJ40 front axle tune-up

    Grease is oozing from the steering ball and dripping (very slightly) on the inside of my tires on my 77 FJ40. It's making me think of moving the front axle up on the preventive maintenance schedule and I'm wondering how many of you guys have done it yourself. I've looked over the fine FAQ by...
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