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  1. J

    Pro Comp Xterrain vs. GdYR MT/R

    Sorry, I've been out of the scene for a bit. When you say MTRs, what specific tire are you referring to. Sorry for the ignorance.
  2. J

    I'm back...in Oz

    Hi all, Its been about 4 years since I was active here...the 1974 FJ40 was in storage for most of that time but it is going in for inspection and engineering report for its roadworthy cert this week. I havent gotten around to restoring the top as it is always off hence the paint mismatch...
  3. J

    Starting up cruiser after storage?

    My northern friend; The fj40 is in the US now (and in storage there.) I'm moving to OZ indefinately and thinking about getting a '75 there. Yes, I'd love to bring it back to the US IF I return.... Wouldn't pouring oil into the intake create carbon deposits in the cylinders? I don't like...
  4. J

    Starting up cruiser after storage?

    It will be sitting for at least a year. Its not for sale...i built this from the ground up and had previously (stupidly) sold off the FJ I grew up with and won't make that mistake again. So its in storage for a while. Hopefully not w/o a cruiser...I'm going to the cruizer homeland, to OZ for...
  5. J

    Starting up cruiser after storage?

    How about prepping for storage My FJ is about to go in storage for a year...should I pull the plugs, dribble in some oil and turn it over a few times (without spark!)? Anything else? It will be outside, but covered. Mothballs in the cab and under the hood? Park it on boards/gravel? WHat else?
  6. J

    What To Do To Fit 33x12.5's

    Easy...the longer HFS shackles and go...
  7. J

    BJ44, someone in Aussie land was wondering about them

    Honk, where are you? There are LOTS of issues to consider when importing one of these to the US if you are here...check the posts on the International board..
  8. J

    Fan belt replacement

    Uhhh....Dale, how did you change the fan belt? From the pics, yours looks exactly like mine! Doesn't yours go directly and only between the crank and the fan? No tensioner there...how did you do it? Thanks for the pics guys! Sorry, I was on the road for a few days... John, my water pump is...
  9. J

    BJ44, someone in Aussie land was wondering about them

    Hmmmm..I'm moving to Sydney at the end of March...
  10. J

    Pulling to the left under braking

    Rich, Thanks. I am hoping not to have to pull the cylinders...I have no leaking and the adjusters turn and function properly... any other ideas? thanks!
  11. J

    Pulling to the left under braking

    The drums are freshly-turned and the brakes are already bedded-in (but new-ish pads.) No fluid leaks. All the brake cylinders are dry and the adusters work. Flesh fluid and bled. It does need an alignment, but it drives fairly straight when I let go of the wheel. Maybe hard braking...
  12. J

    Pulling to the left under braking

    I noticed she was really pulling left, esp under hard braking. I mean enough to induce a spin if it were a little snowy (which it has been.) So I went around and adjusted all the drums so they were just barely backed out from dragging on all 4 wheels. It got worse. So I backed off the front...
  13. J

    How to replace fan belt

    I have another belt located forward of this belt sharing a belt between PS pump, WP, alt, and fan.
  14. J

    How to replace fan belt

    Haynes is useless and I am an idiot. My 74FJ40 has the original fixed fan with a belt driven directly off the crank. Problem is, there is no tensioner...so how do you loosen the belt to replace the belt? john
  15. J

    Brake booster

    Booster Dewey is the man. Mine came back nicely finished, perfect function within 3 days. Free bag of nuts with it too. John
  16. J

    Fix lean condition at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle

    So I've done some more driving around and watching the AF meter. Here's what I'm observing; when at 0-1/2 throttle, I show lean and occassionally get a"bang-wheeze" when I run it at 1/4 choke (when warmed up), 0-1/2 throttle is perfect on the AF mix meter and full throttle shows rich...
  17. J

    Lock-Right Problem

    Drop it on the ground and take it for a spin. I was v nervous about this myself, but I've had no problems, no ratcheting, no squeaking. I do get a surprising amount of understeer at high speeds (60mph +) when I floor it at the apex of a turn.... ;-)
  18. J

    1976 FJ40 Electronic Ignition Options?

    I've had a very good experience with my DUI. Make sure its seated in the oil pump! (Right Ken!?) John
  19. J

    Mechanical differences btw Aussie and US FJ40's

    I'm shopping 'cause I'm movin there. I have been looking at the LC78's too, especially because there's a huge tax benefit from leasing. But I'd like to collect another, unique FJ there....maybe a later model FJ40-style with a turbo-diesel....
  20. J

    Mechanical differences btw Aussie and US FJ40's

    Ha, it might be a few years!
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