I took apart my 2F a while back to give it a good cleaning and I now have some time to finish and put it back together. My question is what are the perishable parts in this process? I know I need a complete new gasket set for the block, head, timing cover, oil pan, etc., but are there any...
I have a 78 2F in my 1965 FJ40. I removed the water pump and saw this behind it. It looks pretty badly corroded, but I'm not a judge to know if this is something that will prevent the engine from ever working (it ran when I got it). I can break the engine down some more and see what's inside...
After close to 6 years, I finally found enough time to strip the interior and remove the body from the frame of my '66 FJ40. I've got my to-do list for the chassis (brake work, paint job, tires), but I'm really reluctant to undertake any work on the engine or drivetrain. Before I began the...
I have a 66 FJ40 equipped with a Koenig PTO winch on the front. I'm trying to get the winch off to get better access to the front area. The bolts are off, but the winch is off course still connected via the driveshaft. I'm attaching photos of the winch and the driveshaft where it passes through...
I have a toyota distributor on my 78 2F. It is a small cap that attaches with screws. I don't see points, but I can't tell if its a factory electronic ignition or a conversion kit. Also, there's a lot of wear/rust/dirt inside. How will that affect the electronic ignition's functioning? Thanks...
In July I purchased a 1966 FJ40 hardtop (or more accurately described after reading here, a 1965 titled 1966). A picture is below. As I am contemplating all the restoration it needs, I've come across a number of questions. I'm starting with three:
Why does my hood not have any rubber...
I recently purchased a 1966 FJ40 in need of, among other things, a new coat of paint. This Forum was my next stop. After I have my mechanical/electrical issues worked out, is there a N. Texas body shop anyone would recommend? My rust appears to be mostly surface rust, so I am wondering if a body...