1973 FJ40 "Herman"

[GLTHFJ60]

Engine started heating up yesterday so i changed the thermostat and flushed the radiator. My father helped me un-bow the valve cover and it tightened up much better. So hopefully I fixed that problem. The off throttle whistle is still there so next is pulling the intake/exhaust manifold...

Sweet!! Progress is good.

Make sure to talk to Joanna about putting the intake and exhaust manifolds on. It's looking like hers came out really well.

 

[Phares]

Herman wouldn't fire up this morning at 27°F. The battery has been going for a bit. Since it is mostly my DD I spent the extra money to go with what seems to be everyone's current favorite. 220$ after tax and a 10% discount. Fired right up.

 

[Phares]

Photos of the TRE and Shimmy Dampener

Here are some photos of the new TRE, Center Arm, and the Shimmy Damper showing the incorrect taper...but I don't think it will be an issue or affect it's operability. Any thoughts?

 

[Phares]

I've done a couple searches on the topic and have decided to pull the intake/exhaust manifolds in two weeks. I have decided the high pitch off throttle whine has to be coming from a leak in one of the two gaskets. If anyone has any specific advice for this job I would appreciate it. I intend to start soaking the bolts/nuts in PB blaster starting Monday. I will post pictures and thoughts as it progresses. Thanks!

 

[myquestoyota]

Make sure they are flat and use a quality gasket. Mark's Off Road sells a serious one but I think it says for headers. Probably fine for stock exhaust?

 

[Phares]

Yes I have stock exhaust and intake manifold. I have the OEM gaskets on hand.

 

[Phares]

Began work. Ordering parts I need due to damaged/corroded threads from SOR and local dealer. It is tough the resist the while I'm in here craze...almost decided to replace the head gasket this morning...I'll prepare a full write up when I'm done including part numbers etc.

 

[Phares]

For closure replacing the intake/exhaust manifold gaskets and the various gaskets replaced along the way fixed the high pitch off throttle whine issue I was dealing with. Score. Job wasn't difficult and as long as you soak the nuts/bolts with PB Blaster for a bit before you commence work this job is considered 2 bananas...