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  1. rat

    A little (lot) of advice needed-Engine removal with tranny or w/o?

    now you know what's involved, do whatever maintenance you can while the motor's out eg clutch, release bearing, welch plugs, flange gaskets, I get inside the empty engine bay with a buff and a few flap wheels and clean off as much rust & crud I can. Attention to chassis channels... I blast it...
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    Rear drum brake help

    assuming the self-adjusters are over-tightening your brake-shoes until they bind on the drums? I've taken self-adjusters out to prevent this. It means you must manually adjust the shoes periodically. Cruiser drum brakes are an art, not a science!
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    Airbox waterproofing

    Assume you're also water-proofing electrical stuff, if you intend to go under water with your rig.. also, some raised axle breathers? first time I crossed a river with my rig I got lights half full of water.. expensive fun.. edit: I see you're going to do breathers, what about starter, clutch...
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    A little (lot) of advice needed-Engine removal with tranny or w/o?

    I've pulled 3F's alone a few times, with chains over a solid roof truss. But I split the tranny, manifolds off first - the combined size & weight is a little intimidating for an amateur.. It's not rocket science, but can't be rushed. Make damn sure all wiring/piping is disconnected and out the...
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    FJ62 Thermostat Replacement

    I coat the entire thermostat housing bolt with copper-slip when I put them in.. and run just about pure anti-freeze, in the hope of avoiding this..
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    1986 Leaf Springs Leaninghttp://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/1255314/

    I'd fix the problems in order of potential disaster if/when they finally go: first oil & cooling system, second seals, last springs.. before everything download the manual..
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    FJ62 overheating while under heavy load or going up hill

    Defender Overheating - AGAIN - 4x4 Community Forum thread on a similar topic, might help...
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    FJ62 overheating while under heavy load or going up hill

    ok, many years ago, I removed my stock 2F fan, installed a high tech Bosch S-blade electric fan. At highway speeds, the electric fan did not even turn on.. which proved to me that the cooling system at speed had no need of a fan..I was running a low-temp thermostat, 56C, from a Fiat Uno.. I was...
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    Body work question

    I felt this way with my first truck - but I didn't have the money to pay someone to fix it, so I learned how to do it myself, with help of a friend.. today I can pay for repairs but still prefer to DIY because no one looks after your vehicle quite like you will...
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    FJ62 overheating while under heavy load or going up hill

    the fan does not play a big part in cooling the engine at highway speed - no fan moves more air through a rad than a vehicle at 55mph. How old is your rad, can you see any deposits in the tubes if you look down the rad neck? Have you looked at the water pump? with the rad cap off, can you see...
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    Time Estimate for Replacing Front Spring Shackles and Bushings

    one side only or both? reckon you'd be lucky to get one side done in less than an hour
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    Source for 2F oil cooler lines

    I've done DIY aftermarket oil coolers on a few of my trucks, including a LandCruiser. I used a hydraulic oil cooler, about 16"x10"x1" off a Bell logging vehicle for the Cruiser, connected with a sandwich adapter under the oil filter, and aircraft grade oil lines
  13. rat

    Tire wear question

    I have noticed this as well on my 7.50x16inch muds, more wear on every second outer lug. Could not find a dealer who could balance them though, I just live with it
  14. rat

    New shackle center pin frustration

    My beginner's mistake when replacing the springs was to get 'em back to front... it was my first time.. Learned the long way. Assume you have two or three bottle-jacks, several hard-wood blocks, assorted tyre levers, rubber grease
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    Best Aftermarket Manual?

    About 20 years ago, when I realised I couldn't own a Landcruiser if I didn't learn to fix it myself, I bought a Gregory's manual, covering the FJ60 - 75. Including Sahara, Troopy etc. It has sections explaining engine strip down & re-build, trouble-shooting. It came with me behind the seat on...
  16. rat

    cruiser in long term storage

    thanks for all the replies
  17. rat

    How/where to a install 2nd electrical water temp sending unit fj60

    I have done this mod. I drilled a hole through the block drain plug , tapped it to take the aftermarket temp gauge sensor, wired through the firewall to a gauge under the dash. Take care that your sensor is thin/narrow enough to go into the drain plug, and leave a mm or two for threads, also to...
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    cruiser in long term storage

    What would you do with a 3F/E motor that stands for long periods - like 6mths to a year? Is there any benefit in squirting some oil into the cylinders & cranking it - thinking of rust on bore and rings? any benefit in removing the fuel pump, would this delay perishing the diaphragm? Would you...
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    Builds Another FJ68 Build

    +1. but damn.. you Americans are spoiled for choice ehh .. what are you doing with the 3F motor? edit: I see it's not a 3F...
  20. rat

    How low is to low...oil?

    no oil light flicker? I think you might be ok... what about running full synthetic oil for a while?
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