Builds 1969 FJ40 named Mavis (3 Viewers)

[120mm]

I had to install a barbed fitting into my fuel filter housing and new fuel line to run this pump on my 69.
I didn’t try too hard after initially stripping that barbed fitting, to remove it.

The pump that was on the 1F I removed had the same fittings as this one so I think I'm good

Also got my shims from Mcgeorge

 

[B y r o n]

So mine has two seals and no appreciable wear on the shaft.

WTF?

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You're seeing the wear from a single seal.

 

[120mm]

You're seeing the wear from a single seal.

That's good to know.

I may end up just putting another single seal in there and replacing it if it leaks. In the grand scheme of things, it's not that big of a deal to drop the rear prop shaft and disconnect the parking brake assembly again if necessary.

I am looking for this mythical double seal housing in the meantime.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

I am looking for this mythical double seal housing in the meantime.

Call Georg, @orangefj45 I think he was making them. There's a thread here somewhere.

 

[120mm]

Call Georg, @orangefj45 I think he was making them. There's a thread here somewhere.

Just found that. Will contact him tomorrow

 

[Thechief86]

Just found that. Will contact him tomorrow

That's the Valley Hybrids guy. Google em up

 

[orangefj45]

That's the Valley Hybrids guy. Google em up

Yup that’s me.

We have the kits in stock. Happy to help.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids @ Cruiser Brothers
Shop 209-475-8808
Sales@valleyhybrids.com

 

[120mm]

Yup that’s me.

We have the kits in stock. Happy to help.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids @ Cruiser Brothers
Shop 209-475-8808
Sales@valleyhybrids.com

Email and PM sent

 

[120mm]

Had a pre dawn visit from @Thechief86 and we spent a couple hours fitting the tranny to the engine and then getting it in the truck. Really appreciate the help of a fellow Mudder in this.

 

[61twpw]

That’s awesome to have a mud member so close. You know, he’s only looking for an excuse to drive his fresh swap. Such a great community.

 

[120mm]

Yup that’s me.

We have the kits in stock. Happy to help.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids @ Cruiser Brothers
Shop 209-475-8808
Sales@valleyhybrids.com

You are not messing around.

Ordered the kit, and received a USPS shipping notification less than 30 min later.

Dang. Instead of this part sometime in the distant future and having to wait for it, I gotta hurry up and get other things done so I'll be ready to install it when it arrives.

 

[orangefj45]

Thank you for the order, i appreciate you sending business my way.

Let us know if you need anything else.



Georg @ Valley Hybrids @ Cruiser Brothers

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

George
Is very good about shipping orders out right away.
It’s almost like he is down the street. Your orders get to you quick.

 

[120mm]

Needed to remove the valve cover and a temperature sensor to mount the new water outlet @ToyotaMatt sent me.

 

[120mm]

I'd like to find the guy who designed the clutch fork and kick him in the junk.

Anyone else who has struggled with it knows what I'm talking about.

 

[120mm]

Well, got the clutch working again, thanks to wd40 and this cheap chinesium prybar

Also received the double seal output housing from Georg.

Everything goes together great except wondering what this little o ring is for

 

[120mm]

Started to reassemble stuff.

The kit came with a non castle nut, and I left that off because I don't trust them in place of castle nuts. It's Sunday and didn't care to buy a new cotter pin, so will do it tomorrow.

The best part about the kit is that they replaced the 12mm hex nuts with hex screws. Lot easier to tighten and loosen with the parking brake in the way

 

[120mm]

I have the complete drivetrain back in place. Found out the hard way it's a heck of a lot simpler to drop the rear driveshaft completely instead of dropping the front only.

Added some SWAG to my roll around.

 

[120mm]

Been busy traveling and with family/community events, but found some time today to do up a few things.

Now that I feel confident in those issues, I think it's time to face this mess.

They all appear to be in decent shape so will try to clean and lube and install as is.

 

[Thechief86]

Been busy traveling and with family/community events, but found some time today to do up a few things.

Now that I feel confident in those issues, I think it's time to face this mess.

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They all appear to be in decent shape so will try to clean and lube and install as is.

I admire your purism, Sir! I would call a cable an upgrade for simplicity, but keeping with the stock stuff is certainly respectable. My 60 had been swapped to a cable when I got it, so it was the easy way out.
Looking forward to seeing this rig boogie with that engine! I really do miss how smooth and quiet it was....