Good condition, no Ct winters stored in dry garage for 10 years, runs and drives, dual fuel propane and gasoline, A/C but the compressor is off the engine, roof and A-pillar need repaint due to improper paint prep by PO. Roo bar in front, TMU. Have copy of the title to me but not the original...
I have a 79 FJ55 with a locking steering column. I has been in storage for several years and the ignition keys were misplaced. I ordered a new ignition switch with keys but the locking version was not available.
It appears that the only thing that holds the switch in is a little pin that should...
I have a Aussie 79 fj55 with a dual fuel setup gasoline/propane that needs a carb rebuild. Since I will probably never use the propane should I remove it all and just go with a normal carb setup? Opinions?
The regulator on my 79 FJ55 is shot and appears to be non U.S. standard. It has a rectangular plug with six pins. Anyone know where I can source a replacement regulator? Thanks Ed
I purchased a 1962 Unimog with and OM636 Mercedes diesel with 11,000km on the clock. Due to time constraints I was not able to check out the truck before purchase. I should know better. The truck has sat for about two years in a closed garage. It is bear to start and probably has some bad glow...
I use Sylvania Silverstar headlights as a inexpensive headlight upgrade. About one month ago both headlights went out at exactly the same time and of course in the middle of nowhere. I thought it odd that the both went at the same time so I called Sylvania to see if they had any similiar...
Has anyone measured the valve clearances cold after setting them to the correct clearance hot. I pulled my valve cover to refinish it while the carb is away at Jim C for rebuild. I intended to adjust the valves hot when the carb is returned. The valve clearances cold are HUGE and I would have...
Are there any relatively inexpensive steam cleaners that can be used to clean engines and undercarages? There are some old used units (diesel fired) for sale but they take up a ton of space
I just repainted my 9/72 rig and replaced the soft doors with stell doors. I ordered new door gaskets from SOR but they are way too thick and will not allow the doors to close. Are there any alternatives out there?
No rust on this truck even though it is in CT. PO told me that the truck came from California and buy the condition of the frame and body it is probably true.
The frame is immaculate, interior very clean, good tires. 151,000 miles. PO did a repaint that is not the quality that I do but it is...