I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on an OME 2” lift for my 85 FJ60 that will be running with 33x10.5 on stock 15s. The cost is $2k+. Any solid alternatives out there that cost less or is OME worth the $2k?
What is the part circled in red called and can it be replaced?
When bleeding I had a fine mist of brake fluid squirting out of the top of the connector (yellow arrow) where the hardline fits into the coupling nut. I reflanged the hard line and when reconnecting the coupler have found it not...
Bleeding brakes in my Oct 85 FJ60 and found a small leak where the circled hard line attaches to the load sensor (I think that is what it is called??). The leak is coming from where the tube inserts into flange that screws down into the load sensor - not the threaded area but where the tube...
I am currently in the process of swapping all the good stuff from my rusty 85 FJ60 to my rust free 85 FJ60. Noticed the wiring to the fuel sending unit is not visible by the sending unit on the rust free 60. The connectors are on top of the sending unit, but no wires to connect to. The wiring...
Problem by FJ60BigLou posted Oct 12, 2017 at 3:05 Been wanting an FJ60 for awhile when a friend let me know he was thinking of selling his 1985. I bought Red knowing the rust-monster had taken hold. Bit by bit I planned on cleaning Red up and restoring him to his former glory. The PO had done a...
STILL restoring my 85 FJ60. Bought rust free frame and body 2 years ago and have made slow progress! Moving nearly everything from my rust filled 85 60 to the rust free. The "newer" truck has its gas tank, and it looks like there is less than 5 gallons in the tank that has started to turn and...
I'm moving forward with the resto of my 85 FJ60. New truck... we call Blue bc well, he's blue has better axles then the donor we call Red b/c he's red. Red' frame finally rusted and gave out. Bought blue with rust free frame and shell and.... axles and drive shafts, clean, no torn seats, gas...
QUIZ FOR THE MUD-WISE 2F GURRUS
This is my second post with these questions. I’m hoping that more will chime in. THANKS to everyone who helped with the 11 connections. There are a couple of the connections where no advice was offered and one or two that need some clarification. The good news is...
I have been moving engine and interior from rust filled 85 60 to a rust free 85 60. Got the engine moved a while ago. Had some friends helping. I labeled everything I moved... finding out some of the friends were too concerned about labels. Now as I'm hooking things back up I have a few...
Several of you guys have helped me with my timing cover gasket and front crank seal. Got the crank pulley back from sand blast today and getting ready to put it all back. As you know the gasket for timing cover is a vertical gasket. To help hold it in place was thinking of small bead of permatex...
Ive removed all the bolts from timing cover (85 60 w/2f). I have disconnected oil cooler hose brackets. Last I whacked the tc a few times with rubber mallet. Tc won't budge. Don't want to damage cover or score surfaces. What am I doing wrong? Any advice appreciated!Timing cover 1 by FJ60BigLou...
finally figured out how to hot wire the starter so it spins and the pinion pushes out! Going to try and loosen the crank nut on my 85 60 so I can put in a new front main seal. It's been a battle and I hope this does the trick! Quick question for the mud-gods: anyone ever do the starter bump and...
Starter by FJ60BigLou posted Dec 31, 2016 at 11:27 AM Starter by FJ60BigLou posted Dec 31, 2016 at 11:27 AM
I've decided to use the bump method to get the crank nut off the engine so I can replace the front main seal. Up till now I have attempted every other method except lightening strike. So...
This is an old problem and I've read about every thread on MUD. CRANK NUT
Here is the info..
-I have two 10/1985 FJ60 bodies and frame (one broken).
-One has a good 2f and complete drive train. This one is a rust bucket with busted frame.
-The other body and frame are rust free.
-I have moved...
Recently pulled the engine from my 85 fj60 (2f). Now the questions:
1 Replaced intake manifold gasket. Also noticed that it looks like there is space between the exhaust manifold and the j pipe that leads to the egr cooler. Should there be a gasket there? If so, any clues on where to find one?
2...
Hey there, hoping someone can help me. Moved engine (2f) and tranny (4sp) from donor 85 60 to donee 85 60 a couple of weeks ago. Trying to tie up a few things and I forgot where the ground wire (one that attaches to underbody close to ebrake cable) attaches to the tranny. Any help appreciated...
Just moved a 2f from my donor 85 60 to my new 85 60. I have plenty of photos of the engine in the donor. The one I apparently forgot was of the HAC valve. Got all the hoses on the front hooked up correctly, but there is a hose on the lower backside that I cannot figure out. Looked through the...