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    Aluminum Tubs & Dissimilar Metal Corrosion

    Others may have mentioned this but you are discussing Galvanic Corrosion Prevention / Dissimilar Metal Corrosion. There are tons of articles on line regarding this issue. There are also products for coating fasteners that are helpful. ECK is one of them. It is available at Amazon. The marine...
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    SBC clutch questions

    I have a SBC, 4 speed Hydraulic clutch. Return spring fell off. Ruined my clutch. Heed the warning.
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    Auxiliary Tank on FJ45

    Wow, nice looking rig. Looks like a clean install too. Just curious about the filler height (looks kind of low) and what kind of venting you allowed to provide for smooth filling of the tank. Maybe not a big deal in Texas as compared to here in Kaleefornya. Do you have future plans to install...
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    Gas lines - suggestions .. 76 fj40

    I suspect you already have a plan. But I'd say all. Seems today's fuel is so rough on such lines, it would be a good idea. I utilize a mechanical control valve between my two tanks. I am not sure what I am viewing in the photo, but do you have one.? If yes, then ignore. If not, then put an...
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    Clutch Slave PITA

    Rats! I have to do that this Spring to get my 78 driving again. I might be slightly at an advantage as mine was off during the SBC conversion. But likely it will also be a PITA as well. Sounds like it might be a job for Kroil.
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    F and 2F engines: Chevrolet influence?

    There is no doubt of the similarities. Rumor, fact, or fiction? Supposedly Toyota purchased, and GM shipped, 250,000 in-line 6's for the first Toyota production runs. Meanwhile, they developed their own version. Can not say what year, and can not say what specific GM 6 was utilized. I was told...
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    Odd Cranking

    I don't know guys, I think it has something to do with the missing passenger door and missing wiper motor cover! OK, I second the ignition switch being the culprit. Thank goodness your bezel was oriented properly.
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    Confessions- embarrassing errors

    Most of us have all made a few bungles. And a hack or nine too! I chuckle each time I read a post or a reply here regarding previous owners. I purchased my brand new 78 FJ40 in March of 1978 as a birthday present to myself and have always questioned what "the PO" was thinking when adding or...
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    Fuel Sender Died. Now Pinned at Empty

    Just curious, how did you determine the gauge or the electrical connections are not the problem.
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    Restoring 79 FJ40

    I am the original owner of a 78, but I suspect your 79 came in the same condition when new. Door and Hood Bolts painted color of body. Belts for Jump seats: Black Front Heater: Black, Rear Heater: Aluminum (Pewter?) Front Tow Hook: Black
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    Found a well fitting cover for the 40

    Brian, Thanks for the answer regarding the sills. I'm pretty sure I have almost the identical set up after viewing the additional photo of your 40, maybe including the rubber splash shield at the bottom rear of the front fender and what appears to be rockers or reinforcement at the bottom of...
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    Found a well fitting cover for the 40

    BrianSanDiego, I have a 78 FJ40 without running boards so that part is of no concern. But perhaps I'm a little slow here. What is meant by door sills? In other words, what will not be covered?
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    Front Drive Line Turns When Flat Towing

    Wow, thanks for all the responses. I need to do a little experimenting with these ideas.
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    Front Drive Line Turns When Flat Towing

    I appreciate a good stupid question. So here is one of mine. After reading Bentley1981's post and responses about his transfer case woes I was reminded of something I observed with my originally owned 78 FJ40. It now has a SBC conversion with stock 4 speed transmission and transfer case. I had...
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    hooked up smog pump...backfires

    Good advice from 1911 regarding the 2F Emission Control Repair Manual. It has been years since I ran a smogged 2F but I suspect there is an anti-backfire valve in the system. Just a guess on my part as I had the same issue running a SBC pump engine and suddenly picking up a backfire. New valve...
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    I found California Gold

    Makes sense for sure. Good luck with that rig. Great year!
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    I found California Gold

    DSB345, Now that is a find indeed. Being the original owner of a '78 in CA, I fought the good fight regarding the smog laws and eventual expansion of the areas where the inspections were required. The Downey sticker brings back the chills. Finally gave up and installed an updated SBC. I found...
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    '71 truck coughing, sputtering, stalling...video

    Sproggy, Regarding the condenser, sometimes it is best to be a lucky detective than to be a good detective. Thanks for the details on the coolant recovery tank. CS
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    '71 truck coughing, sputtering, stalling...video

    Hey wait, is that a home made overflow-recovery tank for your coolant, or just a spot where you store spare coolant? Reminds me of some of the stuff under my 40's hood. Glad you resolved the running issue.
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    Builds WTF did I buy - Project do it right the second time

    Beautimus! Do you know the complete history of the vehicle? Would be interesting to understand how it remained so original, well compared to mine anyway. Other than rerouting an exposed wire here and there one of the first things I'd do is change the location of the fuel filter to the other side...
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