1981 FJ40

[FJ40 Tom]

Hi everyone, I’m new here to IHMUD. I have a 1981 US spec FJ40 that my son and I have been working on together.

 

[65swb45]

Take about 1.5" off that upper radiator hose at the thermostat to make the bend proper. Get some stock wire clamps while you're at it. And if I remember correctly, the stock coolant bottles are still available. Looks like a pretty clean desmog.

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[FJ40 Tom]

Take about 1.5" off that upper radiator hose at the thermostat to make the bend proper. Get some stock wire clamps while you're at it. And if I remember correctly, the stock coolant bottles are still available. Looks like a pretty clean desmog.

Welcome to MUD.

www.marksoffroad.net

Thanks!

 

[JohnnyC]

Nice cruiser… if you have any questions shoot away…. If not you can post more pics

We love pics

Welcome to MUD

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Very nice but for sure get the OEM radiator overflow:

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[FJ40 Tom]

Very nice but for sure get the OEM radiator overflow:

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Thank you, I’ve actually looked everywhere I knew to find the stock one and had to settle on the one you see. Ordering the correct one now! Thank you!

 

[1969FJ]

Those rubber bumpers are usually on imports from somewhere. Are you sure it is USA spec ?

 

[FJ40 Tom]

Those rubber bumpers are usually on imports from somewhere. Are you sure it is USA spec ?

I added them, because I didn’t like the holes in the bumpers. 100% US vehicle. It’s been in Florida its entire life.

 

[Living in the Past]

Those rubber bumpers are usually on imports from somewhere. Are you sure it is USA spec ?

When I seen the bumper pads I thought the same thing. Lack of a heater blower helped. Air cleaner convinced it wasn't an import. No reason to down grade to a smog style air cleaner with no emissions. Also that is not the correct location for factory air conditioning compressor. Those mount low by the motor mounts.

 

[Jim S.]

I have a Clarity ? AC in my 83 and the compressor looks identical to FJ40 Tom's and is mounted in the same location. Maybe a dealer thing? My truck was originally purchased in San Antonio, Tx.

 

[Living in the Past]

I have a Clarity ? AC in my 83 and the compressor looks identical to FJ40 Tom's and is mounted in the same location. Maybe a dealer thing? My truck was originally purchased in San Antonio, Tx.

To my knowledge the factory installed A/C compressor mounted below the alternator on the right side. The front right motor mount that bolts to the block is different when factory air was installed. It helps cradle the compressor.

 

[Living in the Past]

Not sure what set up I have on my 73 with a 74 engine. Crazy bracket but it's in the same spot, upper right.

I have a feeling upper right was popular for A/C installed after leaving the factory. With factory air the battery bracket was further back due to lower right location of the compressor. Upper right this was easier to deal with the battery in the normal location.

 

[John Smith]

To my knowledge the factory installed A/C compressor mounted below the alternator on the right side. The front right motor mount that bolts to the block is different when factory air was installed. It helps cradle the compressor.

This is correct. My FJ40 came with factory AC. Special passenger side motor mount and Denso compressor sits below alt.

 

[MOTOV8R]

To my knowledge the factory installed A/C compressor mounted below the alternator on the right side. The front right motor mount that bolts to the block is different when factory air was installed. It helps cradle the compressor.

Likely dealer added ac wasn’t the same as factory installed.

 

[FJ40 Tom]

I have a Clarity ? AC in my 83 and the compressor looks identical to FJ40 Tom's and is mounted in the same location. Maybe a dealer thing? My truck was originally purchased in San Antonio, Tx.

When I seen the bumper pads I thought the same thing. Lack of a heater blower helped. Air cleaner convinced it wasn't an import. No reason to down grade to a smog style air cleaner with no emissions. Also that is not the correct location for factory air conditioning compressor. Those mount low by the motor mounts.

My a/c is after market, Vintage Air. The previous owner removed a majority of the parts for the a/c and I found it extremely difficult if not impossible to source the correct parts, so I did an upgrade.