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  1. franklin40

    1978 FJ40 metallic engine noise

    is your starter shimmed or adjusted right. the throw out gear could be rattling on the flywheel. it does sound like an accessory/bracket though. the fan isn’t hitting the shroud?
  2. franklin40

    Best way to install caster shims?

    it’ll depend on what length shackles you use too. it’s not just the springs
  3. franklin40

    Best way to install caster shims?

    i just did this. use the c clamp to hold leafs together for sure. it’s a pain trying to line up the centre pin hole while compressing the leafs.
  4. franklin40

    Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift

    man that’s so sweet. i’m way behind you on the aluminum body but maybe i’ll get it mocked up this summer. your result is so inspiring!! i don’t think i could do the mirror finish quite to that level. i’m way to observant of little details like scratches that’ll drive me nuts!! but man what a...
  5. franklin40

    Did you ride today?

    23km pavement ride this afternoon. just working on getting my legs back after a winter with very little riding. stupid headwind almost the whole way. oh well i guess it builds character
  6. franklin40

    Engine replacement

    Are you going to do the work or have it done for you? I dont believe a 2F will have much of a difference in redline that the F. if you feel its screaming then gearing changes are likely needed. If you can do the work yourself in engine swap is good. If you dont mind paying someone a lot to...
  7. franklin40

    What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

    Are you planning on installing your hard top? That’ll add weight and compress the springs a bit so that gap wont be so big. Do you have photos from further back to get a full side view? I love the colour!
  8. franklin40

    What did you do with you bike this weekend?

    went tubeless finally! my vegas trip is coming up in a few weeks so gotta get the bikes ready for some desert riding!! this’ll give me some time to make sure i don’t have any leaks before getting there
  9. franklin40

    Fj40 market

    one thing you mentioned was keeping the 6 cylinder to keep it original. that’s never a bad thing but just keep in mind what else has been done to it and what you want to do to it. if you’re going to do a bunch or resto mods then originality doesn’t really matter. a stock rust free 40 is going to...
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    76 FJ40 wheel/tire question

    i’ve been trying to find some white wheels and have come to the conclusion that most of these aftermarket white wheels don’t have the right backspacing and will need a spacer. my 72 came with a set that look pretty close to yours. they need spacers. i’m still going to get them refinished and use...
  11. franklin40

    Builds Another OM617 in an FJ40 thread

    @JDRanger04 i was able to find an M pump out of europe and had it built and sent here. you need to find injector lines and throttle linkages too as they’re not the same as the MW pump. benz force sells the MW pump built by diselmenken. EXCHANGE: Dieselmeken 7.5MM, om617 MW -...
  12. franklin40

    red beard

    bath time then tinker a little. i took the temp fuel gauge off and put it where its supposed to be. then a few little adjustments to wipers and dash lights etc. it ran well tonight but i see my temps climbing as my weather is getting warmer. i’ll have to look at getting a fan shroud that fits...
  13. franklin40

    1964 FJ40 Gas Tank Woes/Options

    downey is still making his nylon ones for the rear of the vehicle. they are very nice. and they’ll never rust! you do need to add an extra fuel filler though
  14. franklin40

    red beard

    i’ve been having a few fuel issues these last few weeks with starvation. i replaced filter and pump and no better so i went upstream as there seemed to be a blockage. i pulled the tank last night and cleaned it out. put some compressed air through all the lines. finally it’s running right again...
  15. franklin40

    chevota help

    pulled the tank last night and drained it. it was surprisingly clean but there were a few pieces of old gasket maker and a few small pebbles 🤔. i also wonder if the fuel line was getting kinked coming out of the tank and through the floor so i address all those issues. now it’s running at 60mph...
  16. franklin40

    Death Valley Bikepacking: 4/10-4/20

    what an amazing trip!! keep the photos coming!!
  17. franklin40

    Did you ride today?

    first ride of the season now the snow is gone. 18km first ride with my wife and oldest son. was a nice easy pace. gotta loose my winter weight again 🤣
  18. franklin40

    chevota help

    ding 🛎️ ding 🛎️ ding 🛎️!!! so i pulled the line off and fuel started running into my jerry can then all of a sudden nothing. line is plugged. so i blew compressed air in and heard a pop in the tank and fuel is running again. so i’m draining the tank and will let it evaporate for a day or so...
  19. franklin40

    Fix or Sell: '67 FJ40

    🤣 i have a very similar tractor. i walked a sbc across my yard pretty much on my front tires because i don’t have any rear balast like you do. its amazing how the hydraulics on these little guys will out lift the weight of the tractor!! nice work on the 40 too!!
  20. franklin40

    What did you do with your 60 this weekend?

    cleaned it up and took it to calgary to get my 1hdt rebuilt. FINALLY!! i hope to have a leak feee motor for a little while!!
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