Build 73 FJ40 Refresh

[Engineer8000]

I used these as guidance for selecting the correct amp rating to replace the fusible link wire. They matched and are from independent sources so I assume they are correct. Use at your own risk.

 

[Engineer8000]

Does anyone recognize this? Found it in a parts box. Looks like one of the radio noise filter parts, maybe for a FJ60 wiper motor?

 

[Engineer8000]

This bracket came today. You have to remove the plastic pieces from the grooves. The link box fits snuggly in the bracket.

 

[knuckle47]

@Engineer8000 returned the one I have…finding the 3 prong plug was crazy…. And when it did find one, it was $14.00 plus shipping …usually $9.00

I paid $16…one with the 3 prong included as you mentioned…is $20

 

[Engineer8000]

I was looking at my spare tire carrier hinges today. I realized they are the early - 72 variety. They have the hinge pin fixed to the piece that bolts to the carrier and are installed nut down. There are also no plastic bushings in these. I added the nylon washer because there is room with the shorter nut. Note in the second picture how much taller the nut is. So the nuts I purchased from Vintage teqparts are not correct for the pre 72 carrier. Luckily I had those zinc plated and was able to find them in the parts boxes. Now I need to decide if I get a set of the 72-75 hinges or roll with these without my nylon washer, I will need to adjust the attachment point on the tub down a 1/8 to get the latch to line up if I keep the washer, then it will be an odd ball.

This is the 72-75 carrier, The hinge pins are attached to the piece that bolts to the tub. There are plastic bushing in the piece that bolts to the carrier. Mounted nut up and the nut is shorter.

 

[igotta40]

I noticed the wiper harness clips had some sort of yellowing coating on the metal part so I cleaned them up with some acetone and hit them with some clear enamel.

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I remember doing that, too.

 

[Living in the Past]

I was looking at my spare tire carrier hinges today. I realized they are the early - 72 variety. They have the hinge pin fixed to the piece that bolts to the carrier and are installed nut down. There are also no plastic bushings in these. I added the nylon washer because there is room with the shorter nut. Note in the second picture how much taller the nut is. So the nuts I purchased from Vintage teqparts are not correct for the pre 72 carrier. Luckily I had those zinc plated and was able to find them in the parts boxes. Now I need to decide if I get a set of the 72-75 hinges or roll with these without my nylon washer, I will need to adjust the attachment point on the tub down a 1/8 to get the latch to line up if I keep the washer, then it will be an odd ball.

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This is the 72-75 carrier, The hinge pins are attached to the piece that bolts to the tub. There are plastic bushing in the piece that bolts to the carrier. Mounted nut up and the nut is shorter.

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Is the offset from the tub the same with the two style hinges? Never compared the two style of plate tire carriers but thought the offset was different.

 

[Engineer8000]

The hinges worked with the 72-75 carrier just fine. I think the part that connects to the tub is taller on the later hinge, hence no offset in the part that connects to the carrier. I will post up some compare/contrast photos when I get the other hinges.

 

[Engineer8000]

My new OEM fuel tank is painted in what I assume is black primer. The research shows these were painted black from the factory. Does anyone know if they were gloss, satin or flat? Thank you.

 

[73FJ40]

My new OEM fuel tank is painted in what I assume is black primer. The research shows these were painted black from the factory. Does anyone know if they were gloss, satin or flat? Thank you.

Here is my OEM tank, right out of the shipping box. You decide the gloss factor..

 

[charliemeyer007]

I think my 72 tank was satin black in 82 when I got it in 82. Mid 83 it developed a weep in a lower seam. I did the alcohol resistant liner treatment from JC Whitney. Has never weeped since. I think I sprayed the tank high heat barbeque black after fixing some corrosion pits where the pads were on the bottom and the top strap corners.

 

[Engineer8000]

Interesting. Mine came from the dealer with the flat black, I assumed was primer. Your tank looks pretty glossy. Thanks for the great 73 only reference picture, it will be handy for assembly. Where did you get your jacketed fuel line? I got mine from Pelican for a decent price.