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...
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...
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
I'm prepping my US 1974 FJ40 for storage and am looking for an FJ in Australia...as I'm shopping around, I'm looking for a few technical pointers...
How late was the 2F engine available in OZ? The Hardtop old style?
I have most knowledge of the 2F, but am also considering a turbodiesel...
I took her out for a thorough thrashing today...for those not familiar, I am in the process of moving to Sydney and am saying 'goodbye' to all my toys before putting them into storage and leaving. This was my first chance to thrash her after all the work. (search my name for the rundown)...
For those of you with Painless wiring harnesses...I completed the install months ago and can't remember or find on the Painless diagrams where the switched power supply from the washer/wiper switch is located. The dash and heaters are installed, so its a beaaatch to get up there.
Anyone have...
Its been a little while...am fine tuning the fuel system now. I have my timing set at 12 deg BTDC, per my DUI instructions. I've installed an air/fuel mixture meter and using a vacuum guage, made all the usual settings. so that it starts right up when cold.
I've got 2 possibly separate...
A move to Australia forces sale. I've loved this truck and have completely built it from the ground up. It is daily-drivable dependable, and an offroad machine. Fresh paint as described below. Here is the rundown of work I've performed. All work is fully documented with accompanying digital...
In my quest to offer back some of what I've gotten from this board, here's a list of things I've done on my 74FJ. I'm happy to answer questions on any of these. In each case I did something wrong at least once and am happy to share my blundering through...
This should help someone doing...
I've tried the tests posted by SOR and others (thanks guys) but this seems weird and I don't know what else it could be. I have 74 drums all around and a dual-res master and braking seems pretty good (can lock all 4 wheels at will)
But...
I'm trying to dial in my carb. Timing is set, I...
I'm trying to dial in my 2bbl Aisin carb. I had set timing a thousand miles back and didn't bother to check it before starting and then decided to check it. It had "creeped" back to 6 deg BTDC (DUI says 12 degrees). Anyone notice their dizzy "creeping back" to more retarded timing after some...
I took her around the block and am hearing an increasingly loud "clicking" in rhythm with the axle revolution/driveshaft RPM. Am trying to diagnose, but its only me, no one around to follow around and listen to exactly where the noise is coming from...I hope its not from a screw up on the...
I've had great results with Optima Red Tops, but mine is >5 years old and not holding its charge as well as it used to. I also plan on adding a Winch later on...
I checked in at the local shop and they get Red Tops in at $129 next day. THe guy suggested I look at the "Deka Intimidator" yellow...
This is the big morning...she's been apart for 4 months on a total tear-down and now I've got her running in the driveway, open exhaust and all...just about to drive off to the local exhaust shop for the Flowmaster install. Its a gentle downhill to the shop, so lets find out how well I bled and...
I'm chasing down a last few electrical gremlins and was wondering if it's dangerous to hook up my battery charger on the low setting instead of the battery to use while testing. I don't want to run down the battery while I'm working (8 hours at a time) but don't want to get an evil shock while...
So I've got all my heater hoses clamped up (and double-clamped on the ones in the cab going to the rear heater) and am filling up the radiator when I hear the dreaded trickling of liquid from under the truck. Sure enough, there is a fast stream draining out of a bolt hole under the front seats...
OK, I screwed up and forgot to take a pic/label the fuel lines. Actually I did take a pic, but the lines all appear to terminate a few inches from the edge of the picture....
We're talking about a 74. Things in this year are a little "F" and a little "2F," so the Haynes manuals aren't...