Nice man! Great job saving that cruiser!
Keep it coming!
-Ed
Keep it coming!
-Ed
1983 FJ60 Restore/Build - Elsie (1 Viewer)
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Wow. What a headache. Thanks for posting. That will be something I keep an eye on once I get my rebuild done and start working on putting it back in. Appreciate the info. The build is looking really nice.
What were your compression #'s after the rebuild?
What were your compression #'s after the rebuild?
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So, my fuel delivery issue is the fuel pump. Here is a photo of the original stock fuel pump when I took it out. Why did it happen? Did it require a spacer? There wasn't a spacer when I did the teardown.
Oh yes, there was!! I just reviewed footage of the teardown and it was stuck to the engine and probably lost at the machine shop.
Guess I'll drop the pan again and get the pieces out and order pump with spacer.
Oh yes, there was!! I just reviewed footage of the teardown and it was stuck to the engine and probably lost at the machine shop.
Guess I'll drop the pan again and get the pieces out and order pump with spacer.
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Hard to believe it’s been almost a year to the date since my last post. As usual, there are not enough hours in the week.
After diagnosing the broken fuel pump above, I ordered a new spacer from SOR and a new fuel pump from Autozone. After installation, the truck started on first try. After a couple test drives, I took it to Comprehensive Auto Care here in Denver to get it tuned. They are a reliable FJ shop who adjusted the carb, did a valve job and adjusted timing. It’s running good with plenty of power.
Their assessment was, that after I fix a leaky manifold gasket and replace the catalytic converter, it should be ready to try and pass Colorado emissions. They also think I need to extend the throttle cable because of the 4” body lift.
Before that I want to finish the paint and body work. I finally got rid of the brown stripe and pounded out some body work. The front end of the truck is done and I am almost ready to finish painting the rest.
Slowly but surely, Elsie continues to come back to life.
After diagnosing the broken fuel pump above, I ordered a new spacer from SOR and a new fuel pump from Autozone. After installation, the truck started on first try. After a couple test drives, I took it to Comprehensive Auto Care here in Denver to get it tuned. They are a reliable FJ shop who adjusted the carb, did a valve job and adjusted timing. It’s running good with plenty of power.
Their assessment was, that after I fix a leaky manifold gasket and replace the catalytic converter, it should be ready to try and pass Colorado emissions. They also think I need to extend the throttle cable because of the 4” body lift.
Before that I want to finish the paint and body work. I finally got rid of the brown stripe and pounded out some body work. The front end of the truck is done and I am almost ready to finish painting the rest.
Slowly but surely, Elsie continues to come back to life.
Glad to see some progress! Truck has made a great transformation!
I can relate to the "sast for about a year" part. My 80 series has languished in the back yard since August 0f last year with a ground/wiring harness issue that I am sure will be simple to sort out. No sarcasm, I am betting a grounding strap.
Keep up the momentum, you are almost there.
Keep up the momentum, you are almost there.
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This has been a long project (6 years and counting) and I am starting to see the finish line!
- paint complete,
- new tires: MST Milestar Patagonias 33x12.5x15
- new wheels: Pro Comp PRC 69 15x8. No spacers required from Discount.
- Old Man Emu suspension kit has been ordered!
- Next interior, bumpers and passing emissions.
- paint complete,
- new tires: MST Milestar Patagonias 33x12.5x15
- new wheels: Pro Comp PRC 69 15x8. No spacers required from Discount.
- Old Man Emu suspension kit has been ordered!
- Next interior, bumpers and passing emissions.
CenTXFJ60
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Oh man that’s not good news. You’ve done all the hard work. And very nice work as well. Would it be of help to get someone local involved to help you complete it? You’re hard core DIY so I would assume paying someone may not be an option.
