Wanted to throw this out there..i had to remove the brake switch in my '73 fj40..after busting my knuckles a few times,i figured out how to get the backing nut off without using C4, I broke the body of the switch off the threaded extension..this leaves the stud, captured nut and backing nut..so...
so the PO of my truck drank a bottle of scotch,then decided to rewire the rear lighting, its all wire nuts and elec tape, id love to get the original trailer plug and switch..seems no-one's got em..so how do I go about wiring in a 2 wire "trailer light" its old school round,has a red and brown...
This is beyond belief, PO had some wiring lunatic set loose on her, ive got wire nuts, all tape connections.. ugh. so heres my problem. he bypassed the rear trailer change over switch and socket.. so now theres a mess of wires, all i want to do is connect my marker's and combo lights, the...
At one point,i saw a thread on grey 40's, I've always had black trucks,and blue boats..but after seeming the grey thread,i wanted to go grey, ended up with gunmetal,and matte black accents..this is post paint.next up will be finished product..Thanks for all the great threads,learned a lot...
Bought this by mistake on ebay, according to minds far smarter than mine its a brand spankin column shift switch for years 68-72.. I paid $19.00 + 7 for shipping so am selling for same..
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Looks like the PO plugged hole for reverse switch, love to get it working..anyone got a working switch.....
1973 FJ40 3 Speed on deck
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Bought a nice '73 totota bottle jack with handles..but I don't have the 2 handle brackets , and the jack brace..anyone have these parts? and an underseat "toolbox" Poser reminded me toolbox's weren't part of the 73..but the early ones will do.. PM me, i'll answer quickly..
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Steve
Ok, i'm confused..what is this? its on the firewall above brake pedal, SOR has it as a - U COMPUTER EMS.. ok,well, that's nice..but..HUH?
Thanks for baring w/ my ignorance..
Steve
I've looked everywhere and I cant find the grommets used on the firewall for pass thru of wiring harness to motor, there's 2 of them and there about 3" diameter. Any suggestions..
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Steve
the PO of my 40 had it sitting for 3 years and i need a referral on a good carb rebuilder, its an Aisen i think, spelling on side is hard to decipher, its a 2 barrel with 3H 23 stamped by fuel inlet. any help is appreciated
Steve
from looking at schematics for 4 hours...I have 2 dilemmas.. one is a box mounted under dash above clutch pedal on firewall..what is it? ..here's the pics..Dixie is a '73 FJ40..and is tired of hanging out in my warehouse..Thanks All.
I switched out my points dizzy for one of Marshalls superfancy electronic ones, so i'm selling my old one...$50..
also there's an old carb that needs big cleaning..$75..Iphone is charging..when its full i'll swing by shop and take some pics to post..lemme know if anyone's interested..
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these doors came with the truck, am going back w 1/2 doors. there in good condition, dirty from shop. canvas outside, metal frames. All hardware intact. $400 for pair