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    1972 FJ40 Fuel Pump Rebuild - How To?

    I have a replacement fuel pump as at the time could not find a "rebuild kit" for the 1972 FJ40. It was leaking like a sieve when I started it up. Assume bad diaphragm. Someone also told be to change my oil as the fuel can leak back into the case through the fuel pump access. So, here is what...
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    1972 FJ40 Fuel Pump Fuel Filter Fuel Line and Fuel Pump Bolts

    Purists, My 1972 FJ40 was plagued with a one year of manufacturing of the fuel filter and fuel line on the non-pressure side of the fuel pump. It takes a coupled connection. I cannot find any Toyota fuel lines with the coupled thread fitting. Fuel filter "out" (23030-24011) threaded connects...
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    1993 FJ80 Preventative Maintenence Parts -- Cleaning Out Garage - Anything Salvagable?

    Hey, have these parts laying around in garage for years now. Son took FJ80 to Arizona so left with these used parts with about 190,000 miles on them as was conducting preventative maintenance on the FJ80. Probably throw away but will probably hang onto the "black" fan clutch as I replaced it...
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    Used Radiator *For Sale*

    I replaced the leaky radiator in my '93 FJ80 a couple years back and held on to this in the mean time. Just wanted to see if any one has a need for a radiator that had a few leaks in places. Didn't just want to get rid of it if anyone could use it, or had a need for one. Thanks for looking, and...
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    How to Unlock Rear Tailgate to Open - Magic?

    OK --- Pig has been sitting awhile --- while son does front axle seals and brakes. I can not get the rear tailgate handle to open after retracting rear window inside of tailgate. Tailgate window switch works on dash... a little intermittent... but works. Key for rear lock operates the window...
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    Removal of Master Power Window Switch - What is the trick?

    1993 FJ80 So I don't break the switch or holder, what is the trick to removing the switch from the driver's door holder? Do I need to remove the door panel 1st? Need to replace switch but need to take it out first before going to junkyard. Cruiser Dan posted that a 89 - 94 camry switch will...
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    Front Axle Rebuild- Rubbing in Spindle

    We've been working (for quite some time, a little slow for this entire process) on the rebuild of a FJ55 Front Axle, this is the driver side we're working on and after putting the spindle back on, we were checking to see how the axle was rotating inside, however we have gotten some "rubbing"...
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    Front Axle Seal Replacement - WHAT DID I SCREW UP!

    OK --- Finally got it back together. However, just a sliver short to get the snap ring on. What did I miss or mess up! I can not pull the axle out any further to get snap ring on. The locking hubs were only made in 1975 station wagons --- so if they look weird to you that is not the problem...
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    Birfields - Take Apart to Grease or just Grease?

    My son has the birfield out to replace the inner seals. Can't separate the birfield from the axle. Using the axle in the pipe method but not working. Many blows but pin won't release. Can I get away with just injecting grease (moly/lithium multipurpose grease into the birfield after cleaning...
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    Removing Tie Rod End (TRE) with OTC Tools

    Well, we are in the next step in replacing the axle seal. You guys have been very helpful. Lots of talk about using the BFH and heat on the TRE. Others have talked about OTC Tools and pickle forks. The question is: Do the OTC tools work? Am I using them correctly? My son is working on...
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    Removal of Factory Hubs 1975 FJ55 - Free and Locked

    OK -- started this project a couple month ago but needed to get the FJ40 ready first. This got put on the back burner. Just getting back to it. Here is the original post/thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/743500-front-axle-inner-seals-leaking-1975-fj55.html Don't recall...
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    FJ40 Hardtop Lift Storage System

    Great thread with good ideas on how to store the FJ40 Hardtop: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/209709-fj40-hardtop-removal-storage.html I liked the Racor Lift System the best ($130 on Amazon). See pictures below. I beefed up the lag bolts into my ceiling that came from the...
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    Grinding a 72 FJ40 3-Speed

    OK, Been reading and people say the 3 speed does not go into 1st because it is not synchromeshed. People say you have to get good a double clutching. I have been trying but not successful. Here are the symptoms: 1. Goes into 1st and reverse when engine and tranny are "cold." Sometimes...
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    Factory Hubs? Removal

    These are on a 1975 FJ55. The "FREE --- LOCK" does not appear to come off like the Warn units -- notice the mechanism to engage appears to be spot welded. Do I remove the 6 bolts to gain access to the knuckle,axle and seals? See Pic.
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    Front Axle Inner Seals Leaking - 1975 FJ55

    Never Done This! Be gentle. OK, have done searches on how to perform just the front axle inner seal. I haven't been able to find much. Some on the front axle knuckle rebuild but not much. Pointers to Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters. Have not found any "step-by-step" process nor examples using...
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    Fuel Filter Replacement

    anything special to know about fuel filter replacement? How to depressurize before removing the fuel lines?
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    Starter Removal --Detach black electrical plug wire on top of starter

    OK how do you detach the black electrical plug on top of the starter. Doing PHH. do not wish to break. Where to push to release.
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    Radiator Removal -- AC Condensor Interference

    Click on below link to thread for Pictures on AC Interference with upper DS radiator bolt. How do I get the bolt out and how do I get the lower brackets "freed" from base bracket after bolt removed --- following FSM for 1993 but no mention of AC condensor. This should be easier. Started a...
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    Headlight/Sidelight Removal -- Radiator Removal

    OK --- I give up --- don't wish to break this assembly. Below thread talks to sidelight removal and much force. I have removed the signal light to gain access to a third bolt to remove the headlightassembly; to gain access to the radiator. In total I have removed three bolts and one screw...
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    Steering Slop - Low Oil Level

    OK ---- Great stuff in the Forum on Steering Box Slop. I have play in my 1972 FJ40 steering and it is about 2.25 inches along the steering wheel. See Picture. I opened up the oil fill bolt and it appears very low (or empty - oil residue on gears). The gears are exposed or worse. Should use...
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