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    Second 2F dead now doing LS1 Swap have a question about clutch rod and bearing

    So Advanced adapters has gone over the top as usual and sent me everything i need for the conversion.. LS1 with LSA Supercharger and Borla Atak Exhaust and Advanced Adapters Kit... since i have a 74 40 they said i needed to get a 75 or newer clutch fork so i did... they included the bearing...
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    Clutch slave rod angle

    Hey guys I have a 74 40 and I was feeling a subtle bind every 15 or so shifts... So I figured it was time again to swap out the slave and rod... So I did... But I noticed the rod was in an angle and the fork has play in it in which I can move it up and down a full inch...It still drives great...
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    Start delay in my FJ40...

    I checked the battery positive/negative, and connections to the starter and they look solid... it doesn't happen every time but 3 times out of about 12 starts in the last 3 days it has about a 1/2 to 1 second delay before the starter spins, when turning the key. Tried to start it this morning...
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    Intermittent Idle Crazily Based on Startup!

    Hey guys ok I've read and read and I've tested and still stumped. The problem... Was cruising one dry night and pulled into a gas station when I noticed my FJ40 had a rough idle and would stall at any stop... adjusted the idle up using the idle screw and drove the rest of the night...
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    Fj40 2F Engine Backfire on Deceleration and Downshift nice sound with 2.5 exhaust

    Hey hey guys been awhile since i posted but i wanted to post my findings and solutions, this is for anyone trying to nail down their fj40 downshift or deceleration backfire and pop sounds. First in my 1974 fj40 i had a 1.5F engine it ran to over 400,000 miles and started to knock and max out at...
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    Wll this distributor work in my 1974

    Hey guys i have the 1.5 F october 1974 motor... just blew my hei distributor cap need a new one will this work? Notice it says 1981 and up... but isnt the 1981 distributor the same...
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    What DUI do i have please help

    i have this distributor from performance distributors... http://www.performancedistributors.com/toyotadui.htm part number 80820 well today the inside shattered the spinning plastic part inside and the two arms held by springs fell off and i pretty much need to replace the inside... the...
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    FJ40 Bang sound when truch shifts weight

    Had two bang sounds in my 1974 FJ40 one when i turned right and left, after looking around i noticed two worn bushings in the upper shackle of the left rear leaf spring its now fixed with new bushings.... There is an IDENTICAL sound yet softer when taking off or on QUICK slow downs... for...
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    Tranny gear ratio what is mine?

    I did some steep climbing on saturday and learned alot about using my engine and 1st gear to crawl me down the hill... and ya first hill down i noobed it and used the clutch and brake OHHH Myyy that was scarey shiznit... my tech question is what is my gearing tranny ration in my 1974 fj40 its...
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    tranny question synchro

    ok i notice in the morning when i first drive my fj40 i dont have any grinding into 3rd issues like i stated earlier after about 1hour of driving will i start noticing it... does this mean that heat is effecting it and could it be that my fluid is just low? or is this still a synchro problem
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    Transfer case question

    i have a 1974 1.5F engine and my 3rd gear is starting to go it has a 4 speed transmission, i double checked the transfercase and it apears to be a non split (one solid piece?) if thats how you actually tell... my question is... what transmission can i replace it with can i use an FJ60 or FJ55...
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    fj40 brake pedal switch alternative?

    no local stores have a brake pedal switch for my 74 fj40 where can i get one or can i use a yota truck switch?
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    Clutch slave cylinder which one?

    Hey fellas, ok i have a 74' 40 and it has the 1.5F engine pervious owner put in front disc brakes, i just put in new calipers pads and new rear wheel cylinders and shoes now i noticed my master cylinder is leaking so i ordered a 78' master cylinder from napa i hope that works!( please advise )...
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    Electric Supercharger 5 PSI Vortex or better?

    need a simple solution and am looking at this one for my 2f which one do you guys recommend that is pretty affordable? Electric Supercharger 5 PSI Vortex Also whould i be able to run a snorkel on the other end of it? Thanks!
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    1974 FJ40 Calipers what year?

    On my 1974 fj40 the previous owner installed disk brakes and the left front caliper is starting to stick are all the calipers the same i have no clue what year calipers to order??? these guys have them cheap but which one do i get and how can i tell? please advise... 1975-1989 Toyota Land...
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    Dual battery setup

    Hey guys i have two optima batteries ill be setting up to run in a pair... is the hook up for wiring pos+ of one battery directly to the pos+ of the other battery and each battery going to their own grounds? thanks!
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    fj40 direct drive aussie 8 blade fan wanted or answers on conversion idea

    Hey guys i cant seem to track down any vendor that actually has an 8 blade direct drive fan in stock! please PM me if anyone has one for sale also... i was thinking of creating a metal plate that bolts onto a fan clutch driven fan that would allow me to adapt it to a direct drive 4 bolt...
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    74 FJ40 blue smoke in exhaust

    74 1.5F engine, Runs strong no sputter no tic sounds... but On start up warm or cold a thin puff of blue smoke... While running its usually clear sometimes durring idles it may have a bit of blue to it kinda hard to see... Should i worry? let me add... the oil level doesnt change so...
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    FJ40 Pusher Fan

    Needed to setup an aux fan that was a pusher and toggled from the cab. This is what i used Hayden Ultra Cool Low Profile 14inch fan, basically 1400CFM, 30A Relay 4 prong, 30A Fuse, Metal Switch, 12 Guage wire, now when in heavy traffic or long long idles this jet engine will peel the paint off...
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    fj40 lightbar

    Been looking for a lightbar for my 1974 fj40 after several attempts to find one and not having the desire to get ripped off i made one my self take a gander... will post materials later
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