I have been doing a super slow mo head gasket change and encountered a problem. The previous owner had a wrong head bolt installed and of course it wont torque down now. The threads in the block are ok bc I checked it out with another bolt. I went by my trusted resource for bolts at Bessemer...
Tannehill State Park is having their antique tractor show tomorrow. I went last year and the most interesting part are the old hit & miss engines set up and running and of course old tractors. For the kids there are inflatables, pedal car races, train rides, swimming & fishing...
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I found a late 70's FJ40 for sale in Bessemer today. I stopped by and talked to the owner - he wants to sell the whole thing and not part it out. Its pretty much a rust bucket with no motor & no seats. Has transmission, tub, all axles, front bumper, instrument cluster, knobs, cracked dash...
Anyone in the Bham area have a Power Steering Pump bracket for an FJ40?
I am installing a Vintage Air system - my pump was on the passenger side (had smog equipment) I have to move it to accomodate the compressor / alternator now being located on the passenger side.
I have looked around on...
I noticed that the Serra Market Direct dealership in Vestavia (hwy 31) has a nice 1988 Landcruiser. It looks to have 39k original miles
I spotted it yesterday but I did not have time to stop and druel.....
Has anyone else seen it? Its definitely a real head turner...
Hello to all!
My name is Curt and I live in McCalla AL. just between Tuscaloosa and Bham. I have always wanted an FJ40 since riding in one as a kid, it was a friend's uncle that took us hunting and I will never forget riding on those jump seats. I thought it was the coolest truck I had ever...