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Builds 1993 80, BUILD, another "it has begun" for fjbj40! (6 Viewers)
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Tomorrow’s job
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Decided to do rear bearings, drivers side had no grease but was being lubed with gear oil. Pass side had only a bit of grease but gear oil also. Pass side bearings need replacement.
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Went all out 
. Pulled rear backing plates and Caliper. Blasted and painted backing plates. Disassembled, blasted and coated Caliper with Gun Kote and rebuilt. Blasted and painted rear hubs, replaced oh side bearings and races. Pulled the PB belcrank apart, blasted, coated and greased upon reassembly. Waiting for seals to reassemble.
Molly was making sure I was doing it correctly also!
. Pulled rear backing plates and Caliper. Blasted and painted backing plates. Disassembled, blasted and coated Caliper with Gun Kote and rebuilt. Blasted and painted rear hubs, replaced oh side bearings and races. Pulled the PB belcrank apart, blasted, coated and greased upon reassembly. Waiting for seals to reassemble.Molly was making sure I was doing it correctly also!
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Changed out fuel pump in tank filter. Took about 1 hour. Nice not dealing with rust!
So while I had it out I inspected the wire that can sometimes become chafed and cause the pump to stop working. It, according to a thread by I think norcaldoug , is it can get pinched and short. What I found was the ring terminal on the inside of the lid which that wire attaches to was bent. I assume this was done during assembly at the factory. This in turn “shortened” the wire and causing it to pull hard on the fuel pump stand. Once I straightened it the wire was not touching the stand anymore
So if you go into change the filter pay attention to this.
I also coated the lid after a leak function check with corrosion inhibiting compound.
So while I had it out I inspected the wire that can sometimes become chafed and cause the pump to stop working. It, according to a thread by I think norcaldoug , is it can get pinched and short. What I found was the ring terminal on the inside of the lid which that wire attaches to was bent. I assume this was done during assembly at the factory. This in turn “shortened” the wire and causing it to pull hard on the fuel pump stand. Once I straightened it the wire was not touching the stand anymore
So if you go into change the filter pay attention to this.
I also coated the lid after a leak function check with corrosion inhibiting compound.
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Here is the wire in question, if memory serves me correct it was supposed to be a grey wire but mine appears blue?
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Rear hub bearings and seals along with new rotors, pads and rebuilt calipers.
I also modified my front hub socket to fit rear hub nut, worked like a charm. 1 tool 2 purposes, gotta love it
I also modified my front hub socket to fit rear hub nut, worked like a charm. 1 tool 2 purposes, gotta love it
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+10C today
so I decided with the isolation being enforced and no way do I want to get Coronavirus I decided paint time.
So I jacked and put axle stands under her, cleaned rear frame after tearing a bunch of s*** off. Used green scotchbrite soaked mineral spirits to scuff and degrease in one step. Wiped it many times with wet rags of mineral spirits and then dry rags. Rolled and brushed on one coat of rust paint on the rear today. Get at the rest tomorrow maybe.
so I decided with the isolation being enforced and no way do I want to get Coronavirus I decided paint time.So I jacked and put axle stands under her, cleaned rear frame after tearing a bunch of s*** off. Used green scotchbrite soaked mineral spirits to scuff and degrease in one step. Wiped it many times with wet rags of mineral spirits and then dry rags. Rolled and brushed on one coat of rust paint on the rear today. Get at the rest tomorrow maybe.
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Frame had 2 coats, there were some areas I did not bother with as they were very hard to get at, gonna be a thorough undercoating done after this anyways. Spare tire carrier lubed up with grease and reinstalled. If the isolation was not on the go I would have lifted the spare tire carrier.
Sorry, pics later
Sorry, pics later
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The reason you should remove your cowl below the windshield!
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Striped wiper motor apart, grease was hard! Cleaned it up and lubricated everything including the shafts where the wiper arms bolt on.
Much faster and smoother now.
One observation was the boot on the joint that hooks to the motor pretty much fell apart, I managed to use lacing cord to keep it on there. All the other boots on the rest of the rods were perfect and completely flexible, not sure why but the motor one was no good
Much faster and smoother now.
One observation was the boot on the joint that hooks to the motor pretty much fell apart, I managed to use lacing cord to keep it on there. All the other boots on the rest of the rods were perfect and completely flexible, not sure why but the motor one was no good
Good idea going through the wiper motor. Having moved to the Pacific Northwest my wipers are used much more these days.
I’ve been putting off dropping the gas tank ever since I bought the filler and vent pipe rubber hoses and other necessary parts to pull the pump and do what you did recently. I had a brand new Aisin fuel pump that I carry in my boonie box and was going to install it as well but the original pumps have the reputation of going forever so I’m undecided on pump replacement. Mine has 300k miles on it.
I’ve been putting off dropping the gas tank ever since I bought the filler and vent pipe rubber hoses and other necessary parts to pull the pump and do what you did recently. I had a brand new Aisin fuel pump that I carry in my boonie box and was going to install it as well but the original pumps have the reputation of going forever so I’m undecided on pump replacement. Mine has 300k miles on it.
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Eventually I will replace every single hose on this thing. Right now I have a he complete brake flex hoses, OEM, extended kit coming from Akella.
I do not want to get stranded because some hose, fuel, coolant or brake failing on a rig this old. I plan some very remote exploring in Newfoundland and Labrador in a year or two.
Basically anything that can compromise safety!
I do not want to get stranded because some hose, fuel, coolant or brake failing on a rig this old. I plan some very remote exploring in Newfoundland and Labrador in a year or two.
Basically anything that can compromise safety!
I wish I could come along on these remote adventures, sounds like a blast. And yeah, being stranded or inconvenienced due to lack of planning and effort now is something I’m not interesting either. I have replaced many parts including all relays and other components that can stop an 80 or otherwise cause problems big enough to stop forward motion but the list is not yet complete.
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Doing this for something to do! Waiting for parts but covid has them slowed down!
Test fit, looks good, time to paint bracket
Test fit, looks good, time to paint bracket
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Decided to try and fix the issue I have with rh position on turn signal stalk. It pops back to neutral before turn is complete. Apparently the spring gets weak and just needs a re-stretch. I also sanded and he white button as it was pretty rough where it rides on the detente.
Of course when the clam shell cover was removed from column one of the screw posts was broke so I epoxied and used fiberglass cloth as strength.
Also polished horn ring lubricated.
Of course when the clam shell cover was removed from column one of the screw posts was broke so I epoxied and used fiberglass cloth as strength.
Also polished horn ring lubricated.
I had a 93 4x4 mini truck that was the same color as your 80. I bought it brand new but marriage and a kiddo forced me to trade it in on a 95 Camry. I vomited into my mouth as I drove away from that dealership in a Camry and my pick-up sat there.
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My wife bought me the 4Runner I am now driving. Two days later I sold my fjbj62 as I called it. As it rolled to the end of my street a tear came to my eye. The only thing that kept me sane was the 74 40 I was restoring!
Sure the 4Runner is nice but I don’t like modern cars, Po much bs to them!
I am super happy to be back in a Land Cruiser!!
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Received parts from Akella today. Another PM and safety upgrade. Also went with the extended kit as I have OME springs to install. New sway bar bushings and steering shaft seal, seal is a window into the engine compartment 
All OEM Toyota of course, was cheaper than aftermarket parts
All OEM Toyota of course, was cheaper than aftermarket parts
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Changed front sway bar bushings. Went with OEM as they were the cheapest, also the ones in there, which are worn, were still in half decent shape for 283000 miles and 27 years!
Thevend bushings were quite loose, clunky clunk when you grabbed them, new ones nice and tight!
Thevend bushings were quite loose, clunky clunk when you grabbed them, new ones nice and tight!
