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  1. shaneus

    Clutch won't engage... Newly rebuilt engine w/ new clutch

    I wish now that I'd looked at my clutch closer when I had the chance. I bought an engine with new H55 trans and split case. Supposed to be a CCOT rebuild and the guy was disappointed and went v8. Sold engine/trans/transfer and I wound up with it, runs great. I split trans and mounted engine...
  2. shaneus

    F-135 fan blade and shroud HELP!!!!

    I put a 135 in my 1970 40. I had the same issue with fan too high for shroud. I drilled new holes on edges for mounting and may have trimmed the shroud on the top side. It wasn't what I wanted but it wasnt to horrible either. At the time I could not get a clear answer on if the fan shaft...
  3. shaneus

    MAF Brake Conversion kit - IS IT GOOD?

    Not running any booster. I posted mostly for anyone considering doing a disc/drum setup with the man a fre kit that does not use a booster. I am running a 2F and room would not allow unless I cut the firewall rib on my 70. It works fine and I am used to the stiff pedal for town use. I am not...
  4. shaneus

    MAF Brake Conversion kit - IS IT GOOD?

    I cant comment on the axle parts end of any kit. I put in a whole disc front axle from what I was told was a '79 cruiser. The master cylinder and proportioning valve I can comment on. I bought the man a fre dual master kit for use without a booster. I changed all lines over to the 10mm...
  5. shaneus

    Rough idle - Cylinder 2 and 5 dead

    Has this engine ever ran correctly for you? Not sure if your saying you changed something and now its goofed or if your saying it has always been like this since you had it. Would try old cap and rotor and maybe different coil if you have these parts lying around. Having used a spark plug...
  6. shaneus

    Rough idle - Cylinder 2 and 5 dead

    Are you certain you have plug wires correct for firing order? Two mystery cylinders otherwise healthy makes me wonder about firing order.
  7. shaneus

    FJ40 - charging erratic. Amp guage bouncing.

    Mine also bounces a bunch. I kinda figured it was due to the napa voltage regulator I put in and may not have gotten one of the wires right. The wire colors matched and I tried it and its worked ever since. Battery stays up, starts everytime etc. But the guage bounces.
  8. shaneus

    Carb hits master cylinder!!! Help

    skzig, the pic 4Cruisers linked to is correct, those are center pivot bowls. They came on Holley double pumper style carbs and lots of their 2 barrel carbs as well. Would not pay much for one, they are as common as pig tracks (or used to be in the pre fuel injection days). This type bowl...
  9. shaneus

    Cylinder Head Replacement & Compatability

    The 61031 had a big chamber that took a popup piston. The 61041 was smaller chamber and used a flat top piston. The popup may not work in the smaller chamber. Someone should verify this. I'm pretty sure I'm right but this is 4 or 5 year old memory from when I was in the middle of an engine...
  10. shaneus

    Carb hits master cylinder!!! Help

    On the holley, swap out the side hung float bowl for a center pivot bowl. May give you the clearance you need. Millions of them around if you look. Shouldnt cost anything to try if you have any motorhead freinds.
  11. shaneus

    Should I Abandon My F-Engine Rebuild

    As was mentioned earlier. Make sure you can find the pistons you need before doing any boring. I tried and could not find any of the older pop up style that the older open chamber head needed. Beyond that, an engine machinist willing to bore without having the pistons to measure first is...
  12. shaneus

    A one of a kind?

    I had to read your post a few times. If your looking for a passenger floor pan to clear transfer case then you are probably into make your own territory. I'm assuming you are moving drive train around or using bigger than stock parts and now it all wont fit. I have a 70 with the same floor...
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    Convert to Disc Brakes or not to convert, that is the question.

    My first FJ40 was a 70 and the brakes could be made to work good enough but it was a constant fight. I carried a brake spoon in the glovebox and would make adjustments wherever I stopped. Still, they were bad enough to help me into rear ending a truck which led to the end of my license for a...
  14. shaneus

    Rag joint replacement questions

    I have used the borgeson u joints on a couple of vehicles now (including my 40 with a mini box ps conversion). In my 40 I liked that it eliminated the need for a lower steering column support bearing, the input bearing on the ps box, along with the u joint supports the steering shaft. If you...
  15. shaneus

    Rusty NOS piston rings?

    Rings are made of cast iron , this is because cast iron wears hard when oiled and hot. I may be wrong but I think if you have surface corrosion, you also have corrosion in the metal. The big issue is ring breakage. A broken ring will score a goove in the cylinder wall and have low...
  16. shaneus

    How does this gear pattern look?

    I'm sure nitro gave break in instructions. The last set of Richmond gears I used came with a long list of break in instructions. Like 5 minutes no load on jack stands, 5 minutes around the neighborhood slow, then longer use all while stopping and checking the housing for heat. I would drive...
  17. shaneus

    How does this gear pattern look?

    Never set up a landcruiser diff. Have set up several 9" ford rears (probably the easiest). I agree with Rusty nail above that the pinion looks to deep in your photos. You know you are looking for a nice wide smear centered on the pressure side of the ring. Make sure pinion is torqued and...
  18. shaneus

    2F neutrally balanced? (balancing the rotating assembly)

    I am not sure about the 2F but many engines (like most ford V8's) are externally balanced. This means the dampener and flywheel both have weight built in at a certain point. Many other engines (i think most small block chevy's) are Internally balanced, these have dampeners and flywheels with...
  19. shaneus

    2F Broken Crankshaft!!

    How heavy a pressure plate did you new tranny setup require. My guess is the pressure plate spring load flexed the crank at the bearing journal over and over. That 2500 pound clutch clamping force all goes forward for the thrust bearing to handle when pushing in clutch pedal. Everything...
  20. shaneus

    Removing shifting lever from shifting column

    Part is on its way. Hope the packaging holds up. Good luck with your 40. I've found that all it takes is to keep throwing money at it.
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