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    Replacing carb, what to choose

    Manifold vacuum was OK (can't remember the numbers), no leaks (I looked for those first). The problem seemed to be with the accelerator pump linkage, allowing a bit of throttle movement before it responded. It was most apparent when I applied a lot more pedal quickly. Not really noticeable if I...
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    Replacing carb, what to choose

    Mark, I currently have a Rochester 2G. It's been on the truck since 1977 (or was it 1978?). Rebuilt it several times. Simple it is... but never really liked it. Always had a bit of a stumble at initial throttle tip-in that I could never tune out. Since I've decided it's time to replace the...
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    Replacing carb, what to choose

    No, not really. I don't disagree with the opinions against them. Just wondering if there were any opinions in favor of them out there. I only know one person with a Weber (on a 1984 FJ60). He seems to be happy with it, but I don't consider a sample size of one to be an adequate survey on which...
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    Replacing carb, what to choose

    OK, consensus so far seems to be Trollhole carb or OEM, and nobody seems to like the Weber. SOR and Man-A-Fre have been selling them for years, so I assume they're selling them to someone...Are there any satisfied Weber owners out there? So, can anybody weigh in on why they like the Weber? (TBI...
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    Replacing carb, what to choose

    1968 FJ40, 1971 F motor with headers, factory vacuum advance distributor, mechanical fuel pump, cable throttle linkage, no emission control, no return fuel lines to tank, original 3 speed trans and transfer case. It still has the Rochester 2G carb I put on it back in 1977, and I'm ready for a...
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    Sit on top versus sit in kayaks

    We have three of the Hobie Mirage kayaks, an older Outback, and new i9 and i14 T inflatables. They are great! I take the front drive out of the 14 foot tandem so I can take three of my dogs with me. The other dog rides on the back of my wife's i9 inflatable. The inflatables have a higher...
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    Best Camp/Trail Coffee??

    I was a backcountry land and river tour guide for eight years, out of Moab (drove FJ55's through Canyonlands). We made cowboy coffee every day, over an open fire. Here's my recommendations: Preferred method: I used the large blue enamel coffee pots, sizes vary. Fill it 3/4 full of water and...
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    Tent cot

    I've got the single, and I think it's great. To improve ventilation, I made a few mods to the fly. On the door side, I added a pair of fiberglass tent poles (got them free as surplus from a local sporting goods place), with a couple of loops to guy out the flap as a canopy. Works great if it...
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    which brake controller

    Just bought a small tent trailer (Fleetwood Neon, about a thousand pounds), to tow with my FJ60. What brake controller should I get? I did a search, and the Tekonsha Prodigy and the Jordan seem to be mentioned a lot. Any comments?
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    Roof rack flooring...

    I used a sheet of OSB (waferboard), sealed with a couple of coats of exterior latex paint. Added a few pairs of holes with flat webbing loops in the middle for tie downs. The advantage of the solid sheet is it keeps sun off the roof. It makes a big difference keeping the interior cool here in...
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    33 x 9.5 x 15 BFG All Terrain, 15 x 6.5, 6 on 5.5 rims, 3.5" back space

    Still available? Shipping estimate to zip 81521?
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    A Quick couple questions about offroad lights

    The answer is the beam pattern. Good fog lights have a wide pattern, with a sharp cutoff on the top (and on the bottom). The result is a horizontal strip of light with very little vertical spread. (The idea is to minimize reflection off the wet road on the bottom and the fog droplets on the...
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    new springs or re-arch for stock 60

    Yes. I had my springs re-arched last year. Had a local spring shop do it. $700 in and out the door in one day, re-arched with new bushings and U-bolts. Gained about 2" lift front and rear. Rears went back to flat after one camping trip, fronts didn't change much (all the weight was in the...
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    60 Series Tailgate Lid “For Sale Thread”

    Please add me to the list. (FJ60)
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    Hi-Lift Jack Question

    I disagree. I've had the same jack mounted on the front of my FJ40 for over 31 years. I just keep a can of WD40 to spray the moving parts when I need to use it, and it has never been a problem.
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    How to Shift 3 speed on the Column

    Here's a hint that helps: When shifting to reverse or first, put your hand (palm up) under the shift knob. When shifting to second or third, put your hand (palm down) on top of the shift knob. It kind of makes it a no-brainer that steers the linkage in the right direction. Also, don't try to...
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    60/62 Quarter Panel Storage Hatches

    Please add me to the list.
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    Wipers suck!

    X4 on RainX. It also works wonders on removing frost and ice first thing in the morning, it comes off with a squeegee instead of a scraper.
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    Re-Arch or Re-place Springs?

    My springs were as flat as yours are. I had all 4 re-arched and a leaf added to each one, plus new bushings all around. I had it done by a local spring shop (Springworks in Grand Junction), in and out the door in one day for $700. It got me another 2 inches of lift in the front and 2 1/2 in...
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    which thermostat

    It has been my understanding that engines are more efficient at higher temperatures. Could be due to better fuel vaporization, laws of thermodynamics, or whatever, but I can't cite just why. Another consideration is heater/defroster function. A higher temp thermostat stays closed longer...
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