First I would like to wish everyone and their family a Happy Thanksgiving!! I am writing this question on Thanksgiving not because I am looking for an answer on Thanksgiving, its just because I have the time.
Ok, here goes:
My, in very very rough shape 1976 FJ40 2F got stolen in 2017 and was recovered 2 years later.
I can't get it to start.
Here's what I have done so far, in order:
1. Replaced fuel filter
2. Replaced Fuel pump
3. Rebuilt Carbeurator per PinHead Youtube videos.
4. Replaced Starter (weak turnover with full charge)
5. New Spark plugs
6. New Spark Plug wires and Battery
7. New Rotor and Cap
8. New points
9. Checked old vacuum lines, all couldnt hold vacuum. Replaced with gaudy blue.
10. Replaced Carb with poor quality internet one. (more for part spare than intended daily use)
Still no start. Checked fuel line supply and vapor return line. When inspecting, i bumped the fuel line and it disintegrated from rust.
11. Replaced fuel lines, both supply and vapor return. Poor quality internet carb loaded with rust, debris in sight glass.
11. Removed and replaced with original Aisin Carb. More of the same debris in bowl.
Popped top cover with both carbs and cleaned them out.
Cleaned out all the lines, head to to toe and discovered fuel supply line and vapor return line were switched at the fuel tank which would explain why no fuel pickup when tank is only 1/8 filled.
I now get fuel to carb. Isolated ignitor from ignition and am running straight from coil to get it started. Spark is there. (I cannot discern whether it is a strong or weak spark. Im not that versed)
So i get fuel, and spark. Still no start. Wants to kickover on start turn but wont.
Right now, I just cant see fuel being drawn in when pumping accelerator. Moreover I just cant tell that when fuel is poured into throttle body, that it is being drawn in through intake manifold.
In other words, is there a way to test carb for fuel draw by cap all vacuum ports? How can I test intake manifold for vacuum? A regular compression test?
Any ideas on what to do next. I have a 78 USA non calif carb that I know is working, but I am not knowledgeable on how to convert.
P.S. The whole reason I am looking to get this started is that once is starts, it is going to get a whole lot of tender loving care to bring it back. The metal work is going to be performed by the individual who found my 40! As a reward for finding it, my brother and I sold him our "parts 40" for a discounted price to which he is just about completing a restore.
Ok, here goes:
My, in very very rough shape 1976 FJ40 2F got stolen in 2017 and was recovered 2 years later.
I can't get it to start.
Here's what I have done so far, in order:
1. Replaced fuel filter
2. Replaced Fuel pump
3. Rebuilt Carbeurator per PinHead Youtube videos.
4. Replaced Starter (weak turnover with full charge)
5. New Spark plugs
6. New Spark Plug wires and Battery
7. New Rotor and Cap
8. New points
9. Checked old vacuum lines, all couldnt hold vacuum. Replaced with gaudy blue.
10. Replaced Carb with poor quality internet one. (more for part spare than intended daily use)
Still no start. Checked fuel line supply and vapor return line. When inspecting, i bumped the fuel line and it disintegrated from rust.
11. Replaced fuel lines, both supply and vapor return. Poor quality internet carb loaded with rust, debris in sight glass.
11. Removed and replaced with original Aisin Carb. More of the same debris in bowl.
Popped top cover with both carbs and cleaned them out.
Cleaned out all the lines, head to to toe and discovered fuel supply line and vapor return line were switched at the fuel tank which would explain why no fuel pickup when tank is only 1/8 filled.
I now get fuel to carb. Isolated ignitor from ignition and am running straight from coil to get it started. Spark is there. (I cannot discern whether it is a strong or weak spark. Im not that versed)
So i get fuel, and spark. Still no start. Wants to kickover on start turn but wont.
Right now, I just cant see fuel being drawn in when pumping accelerator. Moreover I just cant tell that when fuel is poured into throttle body, that it is being drawn in through intake manifold.
In other words, is there a way to test carb for fuel draw by cap all vacuum ports? How can I test intake manifold for vacuum? A regular compression test?
Any ideas on what to do next. I have a 78 USA non calif carb that I know is working, but I am not knowledgeable on how to convert.
P.S. The whole reason I am looking to get this started is that once is starts, it is going to get a whole lot of tender loving care to bring it back. The metal work is going to be performed by the individual who found my 40! As a reward for finding it, my brother and I sold him our "parts 40" for a discounted price to which he is just about completing a restore.