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  1. vt78cruiser

    For Sale  SM420 Trans + T-Case

    For sale is a used SM420 mated to a '78 t-case with the aftermarket case saver attached (see photo). The tranny shifted smooth when I pulled it. Didn't need such low gearing, great for CRAWLing. Everything is yours $250 picked up north of Baltimore.
  2. vt78cruiser

    Is this bad? (Answer-I know it's not good)

    When putting the engine/tranny/t-case back in tonight I noticed a crack in my transfer case. How terrible is this and how would you fix it? The frustrating part is that I bought this transfer case already mounted to an H55 so long ago I don't know which outfit I bought it from- maybe...
  3. vt78cruiser

    Anti-wrap (traction) bar questions

    Fellow cruiser-heads, i need some advice. I will post pictures to explain what I'm doing, but essentially i had to cut out the original crossmember that sits behind the transmission to fit the H55 and now I have to build in a new one to weld anti-wrap to. Here's what we've got.... Original...
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    For Sale  Sold---Baltimore: '97 LX450- x3 Locked

    For sale is a 1997 LX450- triple locked from factory, with only 177k miles. $9k With the exception of the aftermarket radio and speakers, this vehicle is almost entirely stock. I will attempt to list all the recently serviced items and anything I feel needs attention on this vehicle. I have...
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    Parting Out  Baltimore: '79 & '78 FJ40

    Edited to update what’s still for sale. Also added more items. New pics also uploaded. For pictures of parts, click here. For detailed information please email me: ryansackett@gmail.com. If you message me here I can't promise how fast I'll get back to you. These prices are Mud members only. I...
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    Bad knuckle

    i have a '97 LX450 that drives like it has a flat tire. It was gradual at first, now it's bad. Smooths out around 60 mph but real bad 25-55. I just reached 170k and know that I leak oil around the knuckles. I've tried adding oil to the front differential but it's topped off. Do you also grease...
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    For Sale  oil pump, heater blower, distributor, smog pump, charcoal canister

    For sale- Oil pump- $30 Blower motor- $50 Stock Distributor- $100 Smog/vacuum Pump- condition unknown- $25 Charcoal Canister- $30
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    For Sale  Stock Power Steering pump

    SOLD SOLD SOLD I have a stock power steering pump off of a '79. Taken off a scrapped '79 with only 28k miles on it. $250
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    For Sale  Stock carburetor (s) for sale

    I have two stock carbs for sale. One is off a '78 and another off a '79. Each are $100 and you can get both for $150. I'll include all gaskets and rebuild parts I have.
  10. vt78cruiser

    Oil leak diagnosis

    After pulling the tranny and replacing the rear main seal (PITA) and replacing the oil pan gasket with RTV sealant, I am still getting oil leak near the rear main area, between the block and the bellhousing (as far as I can see). What are the chances that an oil galley plug is not sealing...
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    1978 FJ40 and mountain of spare parts

    *Garage completed (almost) frame off restoration For sale- memories, mechanical education, a lifetime of fun 1978 FJ40, clear title and lots of spare parts- $15k This add will read as most adds do on this site- I've sunk a ton of money, time, sweat and tears into this truck but it has...
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    Weber problems

    So a series of questions. I have tried searching this forum and calling Redline, but no luck. I have a 38WGAS on a '79 desmog. Runs terribly rich, fuel is pouring in the carb. I have a pressure regulator on the carb (that I think is set correctly) and went to bench set the carb after a...
  13. vt78cruiser

    Serious Engine Rebuild Question

    So here's the deal. I have 3 2f engines. 1 with 160,xxx miles, one with 130,000 and burned up crank bearings (missing crank caps) and one with 50,000 that was freshly rebuilt with a Toyota seal kit. The rebuilt engine was turned over for the first time after rebuild and one of the caps came...
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    Engine help near Annapolis- Repost from main 40 forum page-

    I will try to keep this as short as possible. After four years of a frame off restoration, I was oh so close to finishing when I took her on the inaugrual drive around the neighborhood. All of the sudden !BOOM!, I have to push her home. Back in the driveway I pull the oil pan, black, gasoline...
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    Engine help in MD

    I will try to keep this as short as possible. After four years of a frame off restoration, I was oh so close to finishing when I took her on the inaugrual drive around the neighborhood. All of the sudden !BOOM!, I have to push her home. Back in the driveway I pull the oil pan, black, gasoline...
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    '78 Alternator regulator wiring and gauge wiring

    So here is a picture of my regulator, five wires, and I think I have most of them figured out. I am also using a new EZ wiring harness with both an "alternator power" wire and an "alternator exciter" wire. Where do these go Coming out of regulator: White/Green- back of alternator through...
  17. vt78cruiser

    Home stretch- cap these off?

    I'm in the home stretch of a 3yr frame off and desperate to get this done. Can someone please identify these and help me decide what to do with them? The engine is out of a '79, going into a '78. pass side.jpg 1. My guess- vacuum? What do I do with it? driver side.jpg 2. No idea- do I need to...
  18. vt78cruiser

    Dropped my tranny, is this broken piece necessary

    So trying to put H55 in without pulling the engine and dropped the tranny. I was so pissed that I took a couple of days to put myself together and get back into the garage. I noticed this piece (see picture) hanging on the input shaft for the tranny and was trying to decide what to do next. Do I...
  19. vt78cruiser

    Seized engine dissasembly

    How do you go about taking off the clutch and flywheel on an engine that won't rotate? I need the bellhousing and clutch off the seized engine. Do I need to go as far as taking the oil pan off and taking the pistons off the crank? :mad::bang::bang:
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    Can you identify this bearing

    I found this in the garage and can't remember what it goes to. Can anyone identify? The first pic is for size reference. The second has some of the Koyo markings. The only identification number i have on it is RCT52S or RCT525. Thanks for any pointers.
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