carb issues

Aisin carb dated as the correct model for the year(1972) based on the SOR site. Rrecently rebuilt. after a few fixes, I thought I woud attempot to fine tune things. Was planning on doing a lean drop idle adjustment but whne I attemped to use the mixture screw it had no effect on the idle speed...

Hello everyone! I’ve got a fj73 with a 3F petrol engine in it I haven’t had a problem for 12 months or so now all of a sudden it doesn’t want to run. I’ve changed the ignition to electronic and put a bran new carbi on it aswel as all new spark plugs and still doesn’t seem to want to run. If you...

Cheers All! I am the proud new owner of an all original 64k mile iron pig! I’ve been trying research here on mud a few things- but I want to throw a few questions out. 1. Tail light and door handle rubber seals- any resource suggestions? 2. Age old question- carb kit? Or swap? Or even dare...

Hi all, I'm chasing down a potential vacuum issue on my 1988 3F carb (Australia) and my original vacuum line diagram on the air intake has faded to solid white. Anyone here with the same setup got one they can grab a pic of? I've browsed pretty much every site and manual to find one and only...

Hey everyone! We have a 1985 FJ60, not in great condition but when it starts it runs very well. Every time we turn it off, it has a very hard time starting if it starts at all. It seems as if the carb is not getting gas (or enough gas) in order for the engine to fire. We recently replaced the...

Earlier this year I acquired (paid too much for) a 78 Fj40 and began a DIY restoration. I was fortunate to have found a truck that was 100% original and have enjoyed resurrecting my 1970's mechanical intuitions. The main difference between 1970 and now is that its much more difficult to slide...

Alright Cruiserheads, I have just finished my rebuild on my 1984 FJ60. I am beyond excited to start the 2F for the first time. I turn the key and she just turns over and over and then a puff of smoke from the carb. I think maybe I am 180 degrees out. So, I try to pull the distributor and rotate...