1200 miles in my NEW fj 40

[Marduk49]

Hey all Im new and was just looking for some advice...
just sold my 04 civic hybrid and got a 72 fj 40
specs

1972 fj40.
1978 engine
sm420 transfercase
the axles are late 60's. 4.11's I believe
Front disk brakes, rear drums
that's the big stuff.
sprung over, sits on 35's

im driving from loma linda CA, to Chico CA to Walla Walla Wa

i know i need to replace the engine mounts before i drive it home any quick tips on that and any other must do's would be appriciated

 

[Fast Eddy]

Make some head room on your gas credit card.

Adjust, then bleed the brakes, bleed the clutch master, adjust the valves, gap the plugs, check the timing, adjust the carb using a vacuum gauge (google for the method), change the oil, filter and fuel filter, top up the coolant, flush if it's not pretty green, grease all the zirks, check all the gear oil (diffs, t-case, trans and steering box), replace if it's cloudy, tighten the center arm to spec, check the ragjoint to be sure it's not about to fall apart, air up the tires to the max pressure for good mpg, replace the wiper blades...

 

[landcrusher909]

When are you leaving ? If you need some help getting it ready I will PM you my number I live in Yucaipa and have some experance driving cruisers lond distances Good Luck

 

[Marduk49]

ive got two days to work on it before i take off from loma linda. im heading out to Chico on the 26th then probably that saturday from chico to walla walla.

 

[landcrusher909]

So your already gone ?

 

[cpg]

ive got two days to work on it before i take off from loma linda. im heading out to Chico on the 26th then probably that saturday from chico to walla walla.

That should be a fun trip. Do you live in Walla Walla? I have been looking at land in that area.

 

[Marduk49]

sorry i meant the 26th of november

 

[landcrusher909]

sorry i meant the 26th of november

Well give me a call and we will help you all we can your welcome to bring it up o the house and work on it here or if you need it moved we can get that done for you also Rob