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  1. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Thank you both! I haven been helping a family member deal with a sudden cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately it was caught too late and we are just working to make sure they are comfortable. :( One of those terrible life lessons on how fast things can change and to not take your time with your family...
  2. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    A project frozen in time: First time I have laid eyes on it in a few weeks. Life can change very very quick. It was good to see the old steed again though. Future drives in it are good thoughts and goals to hold onto right now.
  3. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Pedal is within spec. Plan now is to extend the pushrod so I can get the adjustments to factory spec. I also have parts on the way to extend the t-case shifter rod.
  4. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    I'll confirm the pedal part of the issue. I have no hump on so I can see everything moving from the seat. :) Engagement seems almost instantaneous with pedal push so likely within factory spec, but I'll go check. This all boils down to the 4speed swap. Using 4 speed clutch system with a early...
  5. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    I have about 15mm of travel to the pressure plate. I think that is too much the more I messed with it. I am at about the end of the pushrod with that end nut on the slave. I may make a longer end nut to make up the rest of the ground. FSM stipulates about 3-4mm of end play.
  6. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Curious, how close are other people’s throw out bearings to the pressure plate. Does this look about right?
  7. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    I realized I was missing the OEM spring bracket for the slave cylinder. I also wanted to preserve the slave cylinder against the heat from the exhaust pipe just below, so I made a new stainless bracket for myself that incorporated a heat shield. If there is interest we can make a run of these...
  8. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Unbolted the front motor mounts one more time. Lifted it up a good couple inches and it was enough to get the drum on. :) Now to torque those two important shaft nuts down.
  9. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Glad to hear this! The excitement was briefly killed by that initial revelation :lol::slap:
  10. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Indeed!
  11. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Holy moly what a fiddly operation! But the assembly is in! Took a friend and I 2 hours to get done. I unfortunately didn’t have the parking brake parts reinstalled since I assumed you could take all that off and on once the tranny was installed… but nope. Hits the rear cross member. So I’ll have...
  12. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Tidying up some wiring and mostly finalized the fog light wiring. Nice to finally have these done. I will likely move them a little to not block the parking lamps so much.
  13. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Alright! So I have been busy tackling the shimming of the engine. After talking with @Skreddy I knew I needed at least two thick fender washers under each front motor mount and then needed to shim the radiator support up 3/8" (or two extra OEM fabric pads). For the motor mount shims I used...
  14. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Been a bit since I updated but I have been chipping away at little things in prep for the drivetrain install. I linked up with my buddy who made the 11mm hose to 10mm slave cylinder adapter. A perfect fit! Excited to get this installed. One thing I needed to do before I could do the...
  15. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Got the clutch in! Put thread sealer on the flywheel bolts and torqued to 60ftlbs. Put in the pilot bearing. Put on the clutch and pressure plate and torqued the plate bolts to 19ftlbs. I was amazed how much dirt and rust was packed in these channels! I found an old FJ62 air pump hose that...
  16. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Thanks! :) Yeah hopefully there is plenty of life in the old tractor motor for a few years to come. I hate when it’s out of commission .
  17. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    I believe it dries to a somewhat flexible film. I don't think it's like a hard dry.
  18. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    I layed down some penetrol on the gas tank area of the tub on the advice of @Kleatus . This stuff will seep into all the pores and seal the rust that is there. Despite the holes, it's all still very solid so I am not going to entertain that rabbit hole. There is a rust hole in the tub channel...
  19. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Yeah the oil pan is always so so fun. :p I bought these little helpers since @Spike Strip recommended them. They are AWESOME when doing the pan under the truck. It made the pan install so much better.
  20. red66toy

    Builds Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

    Yeah, I left the drum attachment point alone. And even in the FSM they went this route. No one likes messing with that drum setup. Hahaha. So yeah, the two firewall bolts. One of mine broke when I first replaced the cable last year. So definitely soak in penetrant before giving them a go...
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