Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

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Do you have residual pressure valves in the lines? Since you replaced all of the hard lines and the soft lines your still need to retain the 10# residual valves (for drums) or 2# valves (for discs) or else when you release the pedal then all pressure is taken off the system, the first stroke is to take up the slack.

Forgive my ignorance here.....if I knew more I probably would have this figured out.

I thought the residual valves were in the M/C? The set up I'm running is a 79 FJ40, right from the axles up to the M/C. Only difference is the brake booster off a 84 forerunner.

Please elaborate on the residual valves and any pics?

Thanks, Matt

 

[buckroseau]

Not going to be a great help on the brakes, but....


Have you tried bypassing the proportioning valve?

The other thing is to make a set of short lines that attach to the side of the master and curl them over and back into the resevoir. Then do the same procedure as the bench bleed but with someone pumping the pedal in the cab. This will allow you to make sure you are getting a good stroke from the pedal thru the master. You could also check it thru the proportioning valve by making the short line run from after the proportioning valve and back into the resevoir.

I also didn't catch, were you able to get air to flow the lines? It may be worth detaching each line and running air thru just to verify a bug or junk did not get in there and plug it.

Some thoughts, may not help.................

I think we bypassed the first prop valve when we removed that seal, took forever to pump up, definetely did not work.

Detached the lines and ran air through, all were clear.

I'm thinking I'm probably going to remove the M/C and try to lengthen the rod, at least worth a shot? Might also try what you suggested above after that if it doesn't work.........running out of options.

Thanks, Matt

 

[Man Jerk]

Nice work matt.

Was it 90+ degrees out up there too this weekend?

 

[cruiser_guy]

Matt, just looking at the floor brace under the front seat, did you add the holes in there or is that factory? Mike, what's it like on your herd?

I had alot of dirt and crap in there when I started hacking out rotted floor sections. At least with holes you could try to vacuum out the area.

 

[buckroseau]

Nice work matt.

Was it 90+ degrees out up there too this weekend?

94 with about 93% humidity.....sucked big time..........

 

[buckroseau]

Matt, just looking at the floor brace under the front seat, did you add the holes in there or is that factory? Mike, what's it like on your herd?

I had alot of dirt and crap in there when I started hacking out rotted floor sections. At least with holes you could try to vacuum out the area.

I added those holes in the seat mounts and the one that goes from B pillar to B pillar across the floor.

Those areas were rotted out directly underneath those mounts...my objective was to get some air moving though there, seemed like a moisture and dirt trap.

Matt

 

[cruiser_guy]

I added those holes in the seat mounts and the one that goes from B pillar to B pillar across the floor.

Those areas were rotted out directly underneath those mounts...my objective was to get some air moving though there, seemed like a moisture and dirt trap.

Matt

That's what I found too and that was my idea as well!

 

[patpend2000]

Forgive my ignorance here.....if I knew more I probably would have this figured out.

I thought the residual valves were in the M/C? The set up I'm running is a 79 FJ40, right from the axles up to the M/C. Only difference is the brake booster off a 84 forerunner.

Please elaborate on the residual valves and any pics?

Thanks, Matt

I'm not sure if they are built into the M/C. I'm speaking from experience with other vehicles which I have plumbed. Usually, you need to install residual pressure valves in-line, such as these

http://www.wilwood.com/Products/006-MasterCylinders/010-RPV/index.asp

Kelly

 

[buckroseau]

Pretty good day on the lv today, about a solid 11 hours.

Fired up the sewing machine first thing this morning and sewed up about 30+ feet of welting, using 5/32" cord. This stuff was made out of the single fold vinyl and going to be used for the headliner wood edging. After I got it made I stapled it to the wood up on the headliner using and electric staple gun and
1/4" staples, went pretty good, but took some time.

After that I had to install that double flap vinyl edging on top of the wood and welting. I used a single handle brad driver. I had the wife taking #19 brads and snipping them down to about 3/8" while I ran the edge with my left hand and drove the brads in with my right hand and the brad driver. Went good, but took time. Turned out pretty decent I think.

The wife and I took out the carpet again, actually pretty easy to take out without the seats in there. She wanted to go over the binding along the edges to shrink it down and smooth it out.......Iron did a pretty good job doing that.

Got the carpet back in and moved onto the seats. Installed the front seats back in again, that was easy. Got out the rear bench that has been sitting around since last January. I had to put a few parts in the back that I got from Semlin and also screw down the backing metal, also had to re-assemble the 2 seat halves. Once that was done it was time to install, but first we had to make holes in the carpet and bolt some brackets down. I positioned the carpet exactly where I wanted it and found the holes through the carpet and pad. I used my butane powered soldering iron and burned holes through the carpet and pad, worked amazingly well. After the holes where there I bolted up the brackets and wedged the seat in there. Lined up pretty much perfect and put all the pins in, fit great...

Had to install the rear seat brackets behind the rear seat below the window that supports the seat, after that jumped right in to try it out.......just like sitting on an old bed spring Well, I guess that's what it is, but it was pretty comfortable.

Had a few parts to sandblast and had a few hours to spare so I did that and pounded some metal straight. Hung all that stuff up in the booth this evening and shot a coat of epoxy on everything. Few will need a tad more metal work, but not much. Hoping to get those rear side cargo panels ground down tomorrow and into primer....would like to get some paint on all this stuff before the weekend so I can bolt it on.......Local car show June 10th and even though I won't be done, just trying to get on as much stuff as possible

Matt

 

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Quick side note........

Drivers side seat bracket is a bit lower....seat is level on the floor. No big deal, just curious............

Anyone else?

Thanks, Matt