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    chevy motor mismatch?

    I will post some pics when I get the truck back. Thanks everyone.
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    chevy motor mismatch?

    I bought a 1971 fj40 and the past owner had died before I bought the truck. The motor looks like a 1F but many of the part are GM. I now needed to replace the starter and a toyota Landcruiser starter will not fit. Is there a GM block that is so close to Toyota that parts interchange? What...
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    Best carb for 1F?

    thanks Thanks fellas, I didn't hear anyone mention that Holly 32/36 that all the distributors seem to have. Most everyone is right. I have a spacer from the manifold but I still have all the original air cleaner stuff. I sounds like a stock one is the way to go. EBay has a rebuilt one for...
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    Best carb for 1F?

    What is the best carb for my 71 1F motor. I have no smog and just want the thing to run good with no drama. My Rochester is a pile of junk. And where is the best place to get one a a fair price?
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    old man emu leaf question

    I just got a set of OME springs..without the instructions. Which whay is front..and back. There is aplus sign on all springs...is that front?
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    need a little help with wires

    I have no idea. I just put the wires back the way they were. I assume they are correct because the low beams work and it didn't catch fire.
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    need a little help with wires

    I have replaced the floor dimmer switch, a headlight relay and a head light with the same results. When I push the dimme4r switch from low to high,,,the nhead laps go out. The light on the dash does nothing.
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    need a little help with wires

    Hey fellas, I need a little advice from the experts. My head light will not turn to high beams. I have replaced the switch. When I click the floor dimmer switch the lights go off, same as the old switch. I replaced a head light but have the same problem. What is wrong?
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    Black Diamond lift

    Does anyone have knowledge of the Black Diamond 3 inch lift? Is it good? I need a 3 inch kit that won't break the bank or my back? They want 650.00 for the set up. Barry
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    nv4500, what is a good price?

    Thanks Steve, So I can use a dodge deisel trans with their bell housing with an addaptor to my 1f motor. Then buy an addaptor for my t case...and It all should work?
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    nv4500, what is a good price?

    Ok fellas, I know I ask a bunch of questions for a new guy but, I see an nv4500 from a 1999 dodge deisel, 105000 miles, with bell house, clutch and transfecase for 650.00. Is this a deal? Is a tranny from a deisel good? Can I use a dodge transfer case in my fj40 or will I use my old T...
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    Elecronic ignition

    Ok fellas' who makes the best functioning electronic ignition system for a 1971 1F motor?
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    ROTW ROTW 82 Fj40

    There is a 1978 fj40 that just poped up on craigslist. It have 88000 miles and has been sitting in some guys yard in San Leandro, ca. California car with no rust. I think he want 5000.
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    nv4500 Help

    When looking for this chevy/ dodge transmission does it have to be out of a 4x4 truck or can it be a two wheel drive? Barry
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    Brake Problem

    Could be crap in the line. Clean the sucker out before you spend money replacing anything
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    transmission swap

    I am sure you fellas have answered the question before but here goes. I am looking into an NV4500 for my 1971 fj40. Does the NV4500 have to be from a 4X4 or can it be a 2wd truck? Is it worth addapting to my stock transfer case and how much I pay for a working NV4500. Barry Hofmann
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    trans help

    I'm in Oakland ca. The 4 speed/tranfer case is completly rebuilty from a tranny shop. This fj 40 thing is costing me a fortune. I have 3 individual 3 speed transmissions but all have turned out to need rebuilding. My understanding is that the 3 speed is not as durable as the 4 speed...or...
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    trans help

    help So Tell me is it worth doing. I have found a completely rebuilt 1976 4 speed with transfercase and bellhouse for 650 or should I have me 3 speed rebuilt? The parts are 250 plus labor. Barry
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    trans help

    Will a 4 speed from a 1976 2f fit onto a 1971 1f motor? What do I need to make the fit? Please help
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