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    Dodge  What you don't want to see on your dash!

    I forgot to mention that this a 2015 Ram 2500 HD with 6.4 gas engine. So last week these caught my eyes while looking at the dash: The engine wouldn't rev above 2,500 RPM, trans wouldn't go higher the 4th on 6 speed, cruise control wouldn't work, speed toped out at just over 55...
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    Capri Blue FJ 40 (Model)

    Just in case anyone else is looking for a 1/24 scale display piece I figured I'd pass on this information. I found it on eBay here. I'd been looking for some time and this is the first one I've located in this color.
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    Saginaw Power Steering Box - 4 Bolt New Variable Ratio

    A friend sent me an e-mail that contained information on a box Borgeson is producing. Going to their site you can find specifications and detailed drawings. Figured this might be helpful for those looking into doing a conversion.
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    T100 Non-ABS fluid sensor plug

    So, when converting to disc brakes a lot of us use the T100 non-ABS master cylinder. We are then tasked with finding a plug to connect to the sensor that is in the side or out of the cap. Because the car runs without one connected a lot of us simply do without the function of the brake warning...
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    Gen 1 SBC Passenger Side Accessory Mounting holes

    So, I'm in the process of converting over from V-belt to a serpentine setup. I chose to use Chevrolet factory brackets instead of paying the premium for aftermarket billet parts. One of the problems I ran into was missing accessory mounting holes in the passenger side head. The only hole my...
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    Dash Indicators

    I'm in the early stages of upgrading my engine drive belts from V-groove to serpentine on my SBC and upgrading to a high output alternator. I've assembled most of the parts and one that came in today was my dash "battery" light. Because I wasn't sure what was going to happen to my factory 30...
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    If you can live with quick ratio and the price

    For those that are looking for a Saginaw power steering box for their latest project I ran across this: It is a brand new box with 4 mounting bosses. It is manufactured by Borgeson. The only down side I could find was that it comes with a quick ration gear set of 12.7:1 or about 3 turns...
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    Door Striker Repair

    We all know that our FJ-40's are not the quietest when it comes to squeaks and rattles. Well I am finally getting around to fixing a couple of mine, the door striker/catches on my '73. We all wish ours looked like this: But some of ours look like this: Granted, they took 45 years to...
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    Dead Headlights

    First off I have to say that those of you that are good with electrical, my hats off to you. Yesterday I took my '73 FJ40 to a friends for dinner, no issues noticed but it was still daylight. When I go to leave, it's dark now, I have no headlights! Every other lighting device is working...
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    Another Carrier Built

    Well like many of you out there the factory tire carrier can no longer handle the job properly. Mine gave up the ghost years ago when the 33-12.5x15 Winston Fun and Muds caused the body to crack at the upper mount. I then upgraded to an aftermarket version that would also carry one gas can on...
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    Tire Carrier Pivot Pin, 1" Grade 8 Bolt?

    I'm researching a tire carrier build and wondering if anyone has built their pivot(s) using a Grade 8 1" bolt? If so what were your results? I'm thinking of making a double swing and sleeving the swing bar and mounting bar with 1-1/2" x 1/4" wall DOM which would leave 1" hole. Bars will be 2"...
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    Windshield Wiper Repair Tip

    Like may before me, time has taken its' toll on my wipers. Of course they decide to die when it was raining yesterday but I was able to get home safely. Today I remove them from the upper windshield frame for a quick clean and lube. I think this is the second time in the last 39 years. When...
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    Gave the 40 an Axe, not "THE" Axe :)

    Well actually I was just replacing an old axe that had gone missing or bit the dust for some reason. Looking around on the web I located this Fiskars 28". My old axes always had wooden handles which eventually died from exposure. Now I'll see how this composite one holds up. I found it...
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    Stuck Odometer Fix

    Like many of you I've read this thread on fixing a stuck OD. Well today was my turn to clean up a frozen OD as mine stuck yesterday. What I will document here are some of the observations I made during the process. When I went to disconnect the speedometer cable I didn't find any clip as...
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    New Hood to Bib Rubber

    Well the other day I finally got fed up with the look of the hood cushion rubber. These are original from '73 so replacement after 42 years isn't too bad. I still had some 3/16" rubber left over from my fuel tank modification. I cut the rubber into two 1/2" x 10" and ground tappers on the...
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    V8 2 Into 1 Exhaust Build

    Well my project started back in January with building the 2 into 1 crossover for a pair of rams horn manifolds with 2.5" outlets. Then it was time to figure out which muffler and how much exhaust pipe was needed to build the rest. After much research and soul searching I decided to go with...
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    Sometimes It Actually Pays To Read The Instructions!

    So I have a lot of the engine bay being worked on. I'm going to replace the radiator hose and belts. A friend mentions that while I have it apart it might not be a bad time to replace the water pump since it is right there. I mull it over for awhile and decide he's right. It had been working...
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    SBC Rams Horn Exhaust Manifold Connection to Downpipe

    Well, I've been working on a new exhaust for my SBC FJ40. I purchased some Dorman 2-1/2" outlet rams horn manifolds. I want to run a single exhaust this time instead of the dual exhaust that is being replaced. I've also been wanting to build this system myself instead of farm the work out to...
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    Modified 2-1/2" Outlet Rams Horn Manifolds

    Many who use SBC engines use rams horn manifolds. A lot use the 2" outlet version to take advantage of the 2 into 1 crossover exhaust pipe. Some of us want a little more, and use the 2-1/2" outlet version used on mid 60's Corvettes. There are companies like Cast Iron Heads that will sell you...
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    FJ40 in tank EFI fuel pump

    So I'm playing with the idea of swapping my 4 barrel carb (SBC) for an EFI unit. I don't care for the cost but will enjoy the more reliable nature of EFI, especially when reaching any altitudes. I know you can do pumps outside the factory tank but I've been looking at a couple of different in...
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