1974 Choke Cable Question

[MickTLC]

The choke cable on my 74 FJ40 is sticking and very tight no matter what I do to it. From my research, 72-75 had the same cable and they are NLA. City racer sells one that fits 1976-1980 models.

Can someone tell me if the later choke cable will work in the 1974? Thanks!

Choke Cable for '76 to '80 Land Cruiser FJ40

Reproduction choke cable with knob, for '76 to '80 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Corresponds to OEM part # 78310-90310. Discontinued by Toyota. Note: This cable does not fit '81 and later FJ40. If you are running a 21100-61012 desmogged carburetor, we recommend you use the '81 and later choke cable...

www.cityracerllc.com

Here are some pictures of the Landcruiser for reference.

 

[JohnnyC]

Take out the cable…. Use a lil PB Blaster … it will loosen right up for the next 30 years

 

[Pighead]

The choke cable on my 74 FJ40 is sticking and very tight no matter what I do to it.

What have you done to it so far? Oftentimes, taking it apart and putting it back together, with some cleaning and lubrication, fixes those.

 

[MickTLC]

What have you done to it so far? Oftentimes, taking it apart and putting it back together, with some cleaning and lubrication, fixes those.

Yes I had it out before and oiled and worked it back and forth. Maybe need to soak with PB blaster as JohnnyC suggests to loosen up any rust. It does move but with some resistance. Then when I install it with the curve bend to the carb, it’s gets more stiff. The carb choke moves easily so it’s the cable.