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  1. fj60dave

    Suggestions on selling my 1987 FJ60 - your thoughts are appreciated.

    Thanks for all the advice. I did some videos as suggested and have them on YouTube. Please search on YouTube for "fj60 dave", there are 7-videos in my channel. i appreciate your opinions.
  2. fj60dave

    Suggestions on selling my 1987 FJ60 - your thoughts are appreciated.

    Good words. Any others?
  3. fj60dave

    Suggestions on selling my 1987 FJ60 - your thoughts are appreciated.

    I would like to sell my 1987 FJ60 to a member of this community - to someone who knows and appreciates this vehicle. No flippers, no scams. She still drives, is licensed etc. After 35-years (i am the original owner), it's time to let her hit a trail(s). Do buyers here prefer a listing in the...
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    FJ60 questions, reliable? good for a DD?

    My DD for 32 years now. Thought about a smaller commuter car but was rear ended in the 60. Go big.
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    Cold weather whoas....

    Lots of good ideas here. once it's 10F and colder you need a friend to help start things. A sniff of propane will kick it right up without the gymnastics. Something simple like these photos. 4" PVC cradle to hold the 16.4 oz/1-lb disposable cylinder. Camp stove regulator. 4' of vacuum...
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    FJ60 shock tube installation with photos

    FYI, I used a section of pvc to do measurements and then drilled the holes in the pipe prior to installation. It was tight enough there was no need to weld. Still working fine.
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    charging AC

    a full charge when the a/c system is empty/vaccum'ed is three cans of r134a; you must use a manifold gauge and purge the lines. never use any refrigerant with any kind of stop-leak substance added. if your system has been open and you have lost the vacuum, it will never get the vent temps...
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    Replacing oil pan gasket - what else while I'm there?

    i had the rust between that weld-on plate and the bottom of the oil pan (photo above). The cure - when it was off, cleaned it very well and used JBWeld to seep down all four sides; one side at a time. If you have the $$$, just get the new pan. oh, and after 12-years or so - it's still ok.
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    Preventing rust

    The best product I have used is Penetrol. It positively seals the metal.
  10. fj60dave

    Whats in your tool box?

    5/8' heater hose (6ft), plus clamps and sockets/wrenches/pliers mentioned, various fluids, jumper cables, orange vest to be seen in the case of roadside repairs... x2 on headlamp/flashlight
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    HAM radio issue

    direct wire your 2m (or ANY radio that transmits) to the battery with correct sized stranded copper wire that is fused on both the positive and negative wires. never use any of the native wiring/fuses etc.. Your negative to the battery negative post; your positive to the battery positive post...
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    GM/Saginaw PSP install and new 4-core radiator plus battery tray...

    Good questions. From JT Outfitters: YSCLME - power steering conversion line SAGPUMPPULLEY - Saginaw Pulley SAGPUMPMOUNT - Saginaw Power Steering Pump Mount From O'Reilly Auto: 20-6800F - power steering pump with filter, MasterPro power steering pump (82617-85312) 82581 - HELP! power...
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    GM/Saginaw PSP install and new 4-core radiator plus battery tray...

    good question... i did purchase the pump bracket. but, it is not an optimal solution. i would prefer to take the original pump bracket and slice it just right so that the Saginaw bracket can be welded in place. but, that project for another day. i am running well now.
  14. fj60dave

    REALLY Dumb Radio Question

    Here you can see the driver's side 2-meter antenna mounted, same approximate position as the standard radio mount, just opposite side for symmetry. (a slight bend makes for an upright presentation) Holes/cutouts under the hood (inside the engine bay) allow you to install the antenna without...
  15. fj60dave

    REALLY Dumb Radio Question

    i am a ham and have a 2-meter installed in the center console; served by a small antenna on the driver's side opposite the am/fm stock antenna. if you want to transmit you will need a proper antenna. i also use a remote speaker mounted in the passenger side above the glove box. there should be a...
  16. fj60dave

    FJ60 shock tube installation with photos

    The new Rancho 5000's were too much for the old rusty shock tube and it came right off (attached to the shocks, of course). So, read everything here and borrowed from the best ideas/advice. Used 1-1/4" black pipe and my biggest hammer - per suggestion - and drove it all the way through. (using a...
  17. fj60dave

    Oil leaks - advice needed

    getting the old oil pan gasket completely off the block was one of the most difficult tasks that i have performed with my fj60. check a few things before you dive in. if not leaking from the front of the engine - timing gear cover (possible). and, if not leaking from the oil pan seal (possible)...
  18. fj60dave

    GM/Saginaw PSP install and new 4-core radiator plus battery tray...

    original tires were 225's, but i switched to 235's years ago. no lift so the tires are standard.
  19. fj60dave

    GM/Saginaw PSP install and new 4-core radiator plus battery tray...

    After 28-years and one trip to the rad shop, the radiator had to be replaced - Spectra CU12 and new hoses/clamps all around. While I was in there also had to replace the seized bearing in the idler pulley underneath the A/C compressor pulley (not seen in the photos). The battery tray had rusted...
  20. fj60dave

    Toyota Dealerships Performing Maintenance on 60s

    you need to know when you need help or you're in over your head. you either whistle up the local TLCA club, OR, a mechanic. the older my vehicle gets the braver i get. about 15-years ago i asked a mechanic to "check the carburetor please, perhaps it has a vacuum leak on one of the hoses?" to...
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