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    Idle issue, I'm stumped

    Any thoughts? I have a 1983 FJ60 (not sure how long ago the carb was rebuilt but was told it was, maybe 5 years) I live at 7,000 feet idles rough, it seems fine then 4 seconds later drops idle (sounds like idle drops as if compressor comes on or something similar) and then is rough for 4 or...
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    warpped rotors

    Question: The previous owner installed drilled rotors on my 83 FJ60. Why do they get warped so quickly. I had them turned and within a month or two they are shaking me to pieces again; the backs are adjusted correctly. thanks for your feedback. Mark
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    I'll bet no one can solve my noise problem.

    I have posted before without luck. I now have heard this on going sound for over two years without resolution. Granted, the fact that I'm aware of it seems to make the sound that much more noticeable and problematic. It doesnt matter if the clutch is in or if the clutch is out. I have a...
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    4 wheel drive noise, help!

    Was hoping some of you out there could help. I have a 83 FJ60. When the hubs are locked and the transfere ingaged is all seems to work ok but when I take the transfere out and leave the hubs in there is a background noise thats not right. Its not real loud but present, as if something has...
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    grey color to my power steering fluid

    Hi Just installed a new used power steering pump four days ago. It works great, but this morning I noticed that the nice red color had some grey discoloration as if a bearing was adding metal to the dextron fluid. Has anyone experienced this before? Should I drain the pump and refill it or...
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    Can you run a fj60 without power steering?

    the other night I noticed fluid was pooring out of my pump. Previous owner said it was rebuilt and believe it (still had new stickers on it). Am not sure but it seems its coming out of the the shaft that hooks the pully plate on (the plate the belt goes on). if this is indeed where it is...
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    steel wheel options

    I am interested in running wheels like they do overseas, a steel colored utilitarian looking wheel either 15 or 16 inch. I have seen this style on older fj40's and 55's but never on the USA 60's. I see them available on ebay, in fact there are some now but was told they may not be strong...
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    Non Federal Carb and Distributor question

    I found a used Australian carb and dist. for my 84 FJ60 in good condition (thats what they said anyway). The price is $265 plus shipping from the outback to the states. Was told the unit had the small cap. Are they refereing to a small distributor cap and if so, will that unit fit my motor...
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    Fuel pump pressure

    I have a 1984 FJ60 thats putting out between 1 and 3 psi. I understand that the new specs for the mechanical fuel pump is between 4-5 psi. My cruiser when warm will hesitate violently "occassionally". I put a new filter on, I wrapped the fuel line (protecting against vapor lock) and the carb...
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    not running well after de-smog, help!

    My newly acquired 84 FJ60 was purchased de-smogged and has never idled well. The gas mileage is great, 14 in town but now surges intermitantly and hesitates often especially when warm. SOR tech support says that my factory us spec carb is not designed to run without smog control and that there...
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    Huge jerk, help!

    I've noticed that my 83 fj60 has started (intermitantly) hestiating occasionally when taking off from a stop light. Usually its after you sit at a light for awhile and doesnt occur at speed. Its really such a jolt that you feel like you hit a wall and then it goes again without loosing a beat...
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    front sway bar attachments

    Howdy the bolt holding the left front sway bar has been loose since I got my 83 FJ60. I thought nothing of it until I put a new bolt and bushings in and tightened it up. What a difference it made, like driving a new car. Problem is the new bolt and bushings from NAPA is 2 or 3 inches...
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    Oil Pressure question

    My new mechanical guage confirmed that my OEM oil pressure dash gauge is no good. Wondering what is the correct pressure I should be getting. At 500 rpm I get 40 psi. At 750 rpm's I'm getting about 55 psi and out on the freeway at 65 mph, I get 60 psi. Is this about right? I run 10w 30...
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    shifting advice

    Howdy Any thoughts on when to shift these low rpm engines? In particular, I am wondering just how to correctly drive in 4 low. It seems that the gearing is so low that you can start out in 3rd without problem. I try to keep the rpm's between 1,500 and 2,500 in 2h or 4L, is this what others...
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    mechanical oil pressure guage adapter thread size

    Howdy question, as I purchase a mechanical guage to check my inconsistent dash guage on my 83 FJ60, can anyone tell me what the high pressure threaded adapter would be? I know most come with 1/4 or 1/8 inch threads. Also, where exactly does it screw into? Does the sending unit come out and...
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    shift clunk sound advice

    Last week I posed here with a transmission clunk noise happening occasionally when I shift. I didn't get any replys but of course sounds are so hard to help with. The sound has become more common and I took it to a transmission shop that has given me some great advice in the past. They said...
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    must go cheap/trade FJ60 roof rack in Flag

    Hi have a large conifer (porthole type) full rack, I think its 58 inches long by the width of the cruiser. Its not new and has lots of scratches and dings but it looks very cool and very expeditiony looking. It has six conifer mounting brackets that alone would be worth the drive up from the...
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    Help! coolant down pour

    Hi, I have searched this forum but am hoping for addition help. Good running FJ60 and then all of a sudden coolant in the back of the engine. The closest I can track it to is the inside of the clutch protection plate and its a steady stream when the truck is running. The engine appears...
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    clutch/transmission & brake noise

    As with any noise, I will do my best to describe it. Hopefully, others with more knowledge will be familiar with my problems. If I do not give my FJ60 some pedal (slight depression) when I easy off the clutch pedal, I hear this clunk sound. It is not loud but certainly noticable. Its as if...
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    silver gear lube in transfer case

    When I first purchased my 84 fj60, I changed all of the fluids including the t/c which had a silvery flow of contaminants in it upon inspection. It looked iffy but the transfer case operated well and I changed it and went on. That month I had the front end rebuilt as the pinion bearings were...
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