Anyone know the size of the ‘catch knob’ spacers for a ’68 FJ40? The ‘catch knob’ is the large black screw knob at both ends of the upper dash pad, it holds the windshield frame in place.
Jerry
Been there, done this. Alternator charged fine, battery would deplete in about two days.
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Usually, a bad alternator diode will cause your headlights or instrument panel lights to flicker or dim and, sometimes, drain battery power overnight, or in minutes.
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Trying to get my ‘68 FJ40 back to more stock condition. Found the front bench set here on MUD, but it’s not the style with the latching seat hinges as pictured. Listing here on MUD has not returned any results, nor has looking through internet sites.
So, looks like I’ll try to make a set. I...
First, I'm not a brake expert.
I would look at the brake disk. Is it correct for the axle, is it aftermarket, a GM bored out???
By the picture, to me it looks like the lug bolt holes are too large. Perhaps the thickness of that disk is too 'thick' or 'fat' where the pads are digging in...
You show a wire from the COIL + going to the STARTER, and not showing it connected to anything (except the starter somewhere). The positive of the COIL has to be connected to a B+ (a 12V wire somewhere) or you will not have any energy for the coil to store up for a spark. I believe the COIL +...
Did the heating problem appear soon after you had the engine rebuilt, or develop after a month or so???
Is it possible the head gasket was installed backwards, and you are not getting any oiling to the top causing the heat issue at idle?
I know one friend went as far as putting in electrical...
Adjustment ramps as shown attached, angled so shoe does not move outward. (You have one incorrect in your picture, the one near #3)
Also, if your shoes have lining (like OEM Toyota) that stops short of the full arc, make sure they are placed in the correct orientation as shown in the attached...
The picture I posted is from the '68 owners manual. From day one, my '68 had the springs front and back as shown, also it had the pins and clips.
Please check with others, put the brakes together as designed, the attached pictures are from the '68 FJ40 owners manual, springs are front and back...
Here are a couple pictures out of the owners manual, look closely at the shoe as to which end is toward the front of the vehicle.
Also as Calgary40 says, there has to be a pin and clip installed in that hole to keep the shoe pulled toward the backing plate.
Jerry D.