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  1. sand rider

    Lower Carburetor Diagram

    Does any one have a better diagram of the lower double butterfly valve section of a carburetor for a 1978 FJ40 with a 2F? Every diagram I can find shows the top half in sections, but the lower as one piece. like this one TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 40 45 55FJ40LV-KCJ - TOOL-ENGINE-FUEL - CARBURETOR |...
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    70 series steering column

    I’m working on a 92 fj70 out of Venezuela, and there is a ton on play in the column, both on the splines section and at the joint. The gearbox has been freshly rebuild, the axles were just resealed with all new bearings, the only play we have left is in the column. I can’t seem to find a...
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    Column Shift Rebuild

    has anyone ever tried to rebuild the column shift linkage? Mine has been getting sloppy for years, and now the linkage is binding/catching on the side of the gearbox, making it difficult to go from first/reverse to second/third. I've found some parts at spector, any one know if there is a kit...
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    Speedometer and Odometer kinda work

    Good morning, So i just got my 40 tagged and registered for the first time since 2008, and started to drive it around. YAY! But now that I'm driving it around, it seems that my speedometer moves and works fine, until i hit 40mph, in which the needle just stays at 40 no mater how much faster I...
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    Disc Brake Conversion Hose Question

    I have the JTO front brake brackets on, and the monte carlo calipers mounted, but Im not sure what to do for brake hoses. its a 1968, so the brake lines are 9mm, and the factory hoses are 3/8-24 and way too short. i have a custom hose shop i work with that can make what ever i need, but they...
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    FJ60 Drive Train

    I have a complete 84 fj60 drivetrain in my garage. 2f, 4 speed and transfercase(trans and xfer still bolted together) and i was wonder if anyone has ever just swapped the entire line? I know the engine Mounts should be in the same spot, but what other modifcations would have to be made to...
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    Transfer case diagram

    Does anyone have a better early (1968) transfer case diagram than SOR? mine is stuck in neutral, and wont shift into high or low, no matter how much pressure i put on it.(including hammer and crowbar while its on a lift) so im going to pull it apart to see whats going on, but i cant find...
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    Frame Repair or Donor

    Hey Guys, im not new to the forum, but my fj40 has been in the garage for 3 years untouched. its time to get her working again. (too many other projects) It has many issues, brakes are trashed, it blows soot and oil out the exhaust, and the frame/body are both pretty beat up and rusty...
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    Wheel Offset

    hey, its been a while since i've posted, but my dad bought a 78 FJ40 from a guy in montana. and he has no spare. i was wondering what the offset should be? they're 33x9.5x15 jonathan // sandrider
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    Goodnews. 2F questions

    good news anybody. i got what should be an 83 2F short block and 4spd tranny with transfer case for 450. now for the fun part. rebuilding the engine, purchacing the 2F head, and somehow droping the whole set into my 68 fj40. anyone done this before? if so, what modifications were needed...
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    Found part of a 2F

    i found almost all of a longblock 1983 2f. all it needs are the head, intake, and exhaust manifolds. and a 4 speed tranny. 2f is $300 and 4 speed is $250. what do you think? how hard would it be to find the head for that engine? Jonathan//SandRider
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    Barnwell Mt.

    i took my 40 out to gilmer texas to run barnwell mountain. while i was out there, i somewhat abused my truck. heres what went wrong. Front drivers steering knuckle went out, started bleeding knuckle fluid out on all sides. engine i believe has lost all compression, it got me home (cause...
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    1F engine running rough

    well, i've running my 40 alot more than normal, lots of trail rides, new tires, lots of miles (like 400 miles). anyway, my engine has been running rather rough, partially cause of the drastic weather changes here in dallas. but its also putting out alot of soot from the exhaust. i've checked...
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    Dash Knobs

    where would i obtain the dash screw knobs to hold my windshield up. with out having to keep my soft top on? many thanks Jonathan//SandRider
  15. sand rider

    DIfferential Questions

    ok, so i dont know if my trucks diff's have ever had the fluid changed, or even if they have any fluid in them. so i was wondering what kind of fluid i should put in, and how much i have to put in each one. any help is much appreciated. Jonathan//Sandrider (she appreciates it more)
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    what year is my rig?

    i have a 68 (says papers) toyota, but the vin tag just says. FJ40L whats the L for? and the vins like, fj40-58495 or something close to that Jonathan//SandRider
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    three on a tree

    well, my column shift is going out, its stripping the bolt that connects teh shifter to wheel. is there something i can do to stop this from happening? because if this goes out im gonna try to put a 5 speed in, but im not able to spend that kind of money yet. thx Jonathan//SandRider
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    Whistling carb

    my carb is whistling, so i took it off the manifold, but theres that black plastic thats still there. should i try to pry it apart? i have this this gasket making stuff for oil pans and engine heads, should i try to use it. if i do, how long should i let it sit.
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    Over Heating

    so i have a new water pump, new radiator, and new hoses, and its still running really really hot. anyone know where i can get a new thermostat housing? and what else could be the cause to run hot. sidenote: my carb whistles, very high pitch and loud. any ideas?
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    Sag and OverHeat

    i have two problems with my cruiser, the back springs sag, and the truck has a tendency to over heat if kept going over 60 for more than like 5 min. what are some fixes to these that dont require a new suspension or radiatior... cause everything is stock.
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