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  1. franklin40

    chevota help

    i’ve got a rebuilt gen 1 chevy 350 with an edelbrock performer carb mechanical fuel pump. it’s been running great all winter but recently has had some fuel starvation symptoms. it’ll be running fine for 40-50km even at highway speeds and then out of no where it’ll start bucking and loose power...
  2. franklin40

    early 1972 heater fan switch

    i see that @ToyotaMatt has refurbished some of these switches and wonder if anyone knows a thread that would guide me through the process? or is this only something electrical gurus should attempt? i have pulled the switch and can confirm my heater resistor is not the problem. the switch...
  3. franklin40

    bike travel bag

    what are you guys/gals using for travel bags to protect your bikes? i’m looking to start traveling with my wife a bit more by plane and want to protect out bikes as best as possible this is on sale for a decent price AEROCOMFORT MTB BIKE TRAVEL BAG - MY19 -...
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    Parting Out  wanted rear hatch handle

    i am in need of a rear hatch handle for a 64-75 fj40. will require shipping within or to canada. please pm me if you have one and we can discuss a price. thanks
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    do i do piston rings

    here is a break down of my cold compression values on a 1hdt i’m currently driving i my fj62. Cylinder six was 440, cylinder five is 420, cylinder for was 420 cylinder three was 440 cylinder two was 400 and cylinder one was 440. this was done with all glow plugs out at the same time and just...
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    For Sale  1HZ fuel filter housing and primer

    posted on regular parts section as well… 1hz fuel filter and primer with water sensor for sale. purchased to replace what i thought might be a bad 1hdt primer pump. parts didn’t match up at all. i bought these new through a friend with toyota connections but couldn’t return it unfortunately...
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    For Sale  1HZ fuel filter and primer pump

    1hz fuel filter and primer with water sensor for sale. purchased to replace what i thought might be a bad 1hdt primer pump. parts didn’t match up at all. i bought these new through a friend with toyota connections but couldn’t return it unfortunately. asking $150USD for it all plus shipping
  8. franklin40

    72 chevota wiring help please

    i have a 1972 fj40 that had a chevy 350 swap that was poorly done so i’m trying to fix it. now that i have the motor properly placed i’m trying to figure out wha the heck is going on with the wiring. here goes. the PO decided not to use the stock gauges so put some aftermarket ones in. i’m just...
  9. franklin40

    stem riser

    anyone have suggestions for raising my handlebars? i have two bikes i love riding but am getting upper hamstrings pain because my geometry is a little wrong. i am a 6 foot 2” rider i have long kegs compared to my torso length and i am genetically a bit of a tight guy. despite working on...
  10. franklin40

    h55 top plate leak

    ok so my h55 is leaking from the top. what’s the best way to get at it to fix it? drop the tranny or pull the interior and the tranny hump? advantage of dropping tranny is i can do rear main seal but not sure i need to at this point! otherwise looking for the easiest way a one man crew can...
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    1hdt fuel solenoid

    i have a 1hdt swapped into a 1989 fj62. that matters because its an all 12v system. last week was going through a drive through and had to shut it off to hear the kid on the other end. went to restart it and it won’t go! i just bumped it which is normally all i needed to do to get it running...
  12. franklin40

    let’s talk brakes

    i have an entry level gravel bike (norco search) that i really like the geometry and even the sram apex 1 group set (with mechanical brakes) has been enjoyable for me. the only thing i really don’t like is the braking. for those who have WAY more bike knowledge maybe you could shed some light...
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    source for high speed gear fj62 transfer case

    so i wrecked my transfer case (1989 fj62). it ran low on oil somehow and in a -45 canadian morning the little oil left just couldn’t lubricate it. now i can source all the new gears to rebuild it except the high speed gear. anyone know where i could get one? oddly i had no oil leaks and my...
  14. franklin40

    what do you use to heat your shop

    i currently have an old shop that is insulated but some is falling out of the roof. it’s a little drafty too. i have a wood barrel stove in it which works ok but takes a long time to heat up in the winter. i’m looking for other ideas such as radiant heaters etc if any one has ideas they use...
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    For Sale  saskatoon saskatchewan canada 4x4 labs steering shaft kit

    4x4 labs steering shaft kit for saginaw power steering. brand new (just painted black to prevent rust while awaiting installation). had some clearance issues so went with a different steering kit. all parts that came with the kit are included and brand new (no boxes for the parts anymore...
  16. franklin40

    calling saginaw gurus

    i know there’s a lot of info in faqs and i’ve read and searched so forgive me if i missed the answer. i’m having some frame clearance issues i’m looking for some help with i have 4x4labs steering kit and the saginaw mount plates. i bought an agr box they said the made for the fj40. variable...
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    turbo studs

    i have a mercedes om617 i’m putting in my fj40. i am upgrading the turbo but i need a spacer and therefore longer studs. they are M10x 1.5 on both sides of the stud. is there any reason i shouldn’t use threaded metric rod to make my own studs or is the unthreaded portion important?
  18. franklin40

    60 series glow indicator

    i have swapped a 1hdt into my fj62. i have the engine light wired as a glow indicator and a push button to glow the plugs. i’m trying to find a real glow symbol (you know little details) instead of the engine symbol. i saw this picture in another thread and wondered if this glow plug light...
  19. franklin40

    red beard

    i’ve got a more involved fj40 build going on but i bought this 72 off a friend a year and a half ago with the intent of making it safe and ready for when my kids are old enough to drive. i’ve got 5 years. nothing pretty. keep it reliable and something i’m not scared to take into the bush to go...
  20. franklin40

    project luxury

    so we all know we drive luxury suvs but with awesome ability. well one item in my luxury vehicle i thought i would like to add was a heated steering wheel. for those who live in a cold climate and have used a heated steering wheel it really is a nice touch. i know you’re thinking “but it’s...
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