Build 76 Fj40 Face Lift

[Chungas Revenge]

A little here a little there.

Waist deep in some deck staining today. But I managed to sneak some quality time in on the Mule. Some of the smaller pieces/hardware came in while I was laid over in Babylon. Adding things as I get some spare time.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

On the way to getting the Trans buttoned up.

 

[65swb45]

Um Jeff...

For the tcase shifter you've been after, you're going to want/need a shfter arm that points forwards, not out the side of the case. The outer arms are interchangeable. The inner has to be 4/75-7/80.

 

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Hmmm. This one allegedly came off of 77. Thanks for catching that. Now I can avoid installation anxiety/frustration/contempt etc etc.

Have a spare on the shelf?

@65swb45

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Um Jeff...

For the tcase shifter you've been after, you're going to want/need a shfter arm that points forwards, not out the side of the case. The outer arms are interchangeable. The inner has to be 4/75-7/80.

Good to talk to you. Although I question the sanity of anyone who intentionally rides a bike 54 miles… Thanks for the TLC advise..”don’t take your time”..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Um Jeff...

For the tcase shifter you've been after, you're going to want/need a shfter arm that points forwards, not out the side of the case. The outer arms are interchangeable. The inner has to be 4/75-7/80.

The worse part of this ”1st timers mishap”, is removing the cover. I used Permatex Aviation Gasket Sealer”. That stuff holds on like a fat kid with a brownie…Unyielding.

Well, I won’t likely forget this lesson.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

The worse part of this ”1st timers mishap”, is removing the cover. I used Permatex Aviation Gasket Sealer”. That stuff holds on like a fat kid with a brownie…Unyielding.

Well, I won’t likely forget this lesson.

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now now now Donald ...


do we have to have another it's all OEM all the time or it's time to go home 1 on 1 PM ?

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now now now Donald ...


do we have to have another it's all OEM all the time or it's time to go home 1 on 1 PM ?

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Im a believer in the “Orange” and plan on using it on the mating surface gaskets/e-brake etc. But, I’m a huge fan of the Aviation Permatex. It’s been around since pilots shot pistols at each other. I’ve used it for years and no complaints, other than it can be “obtuse” when it comes to removing it….

Its “old-timey” Matt, how do you not like “old-timey“

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Im a believer in the “Orange” and plan on using it on the mating surface gaskets/e-brake etc. But, I’m a huge fan of the Aviation Permatex. It’s been around since pilots shot pistols at each other. I’ve used it for years and no complaints, other than it can be “obtuse” when it comes to removing it….

Its “old-timey” Matt, how do you not like “old-timey“

i absolutely do have Permatex Aviation Sealant in my shop kit , however it has it's place in my all OEM TEq fit form and function family fleet .........

 

[Chungas Revenge]

i absolutely do have Permatex Aviation Sealant in my shop kit , however it has it's place in my all OEM TEq fit form and function family fleet .........

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Awsome pic.!!!! I just claimed (stole) it and it’s now residing in my photo log.

 

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Made a trip to the “Big City”.

Spent the last couple of days staining decks so I haven’t had much time to fiddle with the Mule. Headed over to ACE hardware this AM for a supply of Metric hardware. After my failed attempt at TCase inner shift lever recognition, I feel it prudent to post up pics of my latest attempt.

Loosely fitted for reality check. My wave washers were still in good shape. New lock washer.

 

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Everything that I currently have for the trans/TCase linkage mocked up. Assuming I’m not on the road to perdition again. When you compare the FSM to other sources, IE SOR, it’s a little confusing. I’ll blame my lack of deductive reasoning on the WV public school system.

Should have some additional parts inbound to include TCase inner shift lever courtesy of Marks Off Road. Thanks for the assist @65swb45.

Someone has to look out for us mere mortals…

Be a week or so before I get back to the Mule. Headed back to Babylon early Sun AM. Going to nonchalantly look at possible locations for a barn..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Look for neglect and you’ll find the “Red Scourge”.

Noted a problem with my winch a couple of weeks ago while pulling some landscape duty. Had a change of plans today so I thought I’d do a little exploratory surgery and find the culprit. I found it all right. Layers of the red scourge. Well it was raining out so I broke out the LC owners best friend ( next to the mini fridge) the crew served size PB blast.

Managed to get everything apart and wire brushed with a bronze brush. Applied copious amounts of dielectric grease and reassembled. Hit the switch and nothing. Repeated the above process and same result.

Im pretty sure I had the cover off of the Engo a few years ago for some reason. Apparently, I didn’t get the seal seated correctly and as a result I have a toasted solenoid/control module. Sigh…..

So kids, when doing your operator checks a services, don’t neglect your winch.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

There was a bright spot in the afternoons battle with the scourge. I had a box from @ToyotaMatt unopened sitting in the garage. Nothing like a box from Matt to peg your fun meter. I’ll get back next week and write up an installation review. As always, there was a few sample items for my cruising pleasure. Thanks again Matt..!!!

 

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Back up from Babylon.

I had a few “universe” surprises waiting on me. New relay for the Engo and a tube of 1281 FIPG. See Matt I hold no
special allegiance when it comes to my “sticky”…

I’ll try and get the relay wired in later this week. I think I’ll move the control box inside the hood IOT prevent the red scourge from terminating another relay.

@ToyotaMatt

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Picked up a parking brake. Looks to be in good/decent condition. I found a couple different rebuild kits on the inter-webs. Test fit it earlier this AM just to make sure everything lined up. Didn't go past the seal on the T-case until I get everything "polished up". Headed down to Noswad to get in some parts washer time later this AM. I'll post up the results later today.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

A friend in need.


I didn’t make it down to Noswad today. A lake buddy of mine, whom well call Sir Brian Bacon of Alpine, in order to protect the guilty, rang me up this AM with some DEFCON level 5 news. Apparently his Mrs, decided that the most memorable birthday gift (his 62nd) she could think of on short notice, was one of those WV No-Fault Deeevorces. I guess she broke this news while I was on a scouting mission down in Lower Babylon. So Mr Bacon wanted to “borrow my trailer”. This roughly translates in the High Appalachian Dialect to “Can you help me move some things”. Can’t let a lake buddy down.

His only comment to me , after my lengthy barrage of “WTF” questions, was “ She feels trapped”. She’s 67 so I’m thinking “trapped” either means, Option A, her depends are on too tight or Option B, she’s running off with “Diego the swarthy landscaper“… I reckon it’s a moot point at 67, regardless of the reason. Way I see it, at 67, Option A or B will cause a stroke.

So I grabbed a bottle of my favorite single malt marital aid and deeevorce antiseptic and hauled the trailer across the lake. We moved a goodly amount of his personal belongings to a local storage facility. I treated him to a triple burger from the local DQ and took him home. Last I saw him in the rear view, he was in the garage listening to George Jones and starring at his John Deer riding mower.

I’ll ring him up later this evening for a health and welfare call, just to make sure he’s not too deep in his cups. Probably slip on over in the morning and take him out for a Denny’s Grand Slam. I figure a syrupy smiley face on his pancakes will be a welcome sight come sun up.

So, to all you riders of the purple sage, dune riders, desert dogs, highlanders, tender foots, shore dwellers, sea peoples, and simple mountain folk, I‘m going to roll with Bear Claw on this one.

“I swear a woman’s heart is the hardest stone the good Lord ever put on the earth and I can find no sign on it”..
Bear Claw/ Jeremiah Johnson.

Just to keep the Face Lift thread moving in its normal tech-ish direction , I did receive a a DHL package in the post. I’ll toss these in the strip and scour box for a media blast beauty treatment.

 

[65swb45]

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I made it down the mountain to Noswad.

I loaded up some of my spares and hit the blast cabinet. A couple of the pieces had an unknown substance similar to solidified tar that is holding on for dear life..Truth is I’m not restoring these pieces to showroom perfection, I just wanted to take a couple layers of crud off IOT respray the pieces. I’ll hit these with a wire brush later today and get a coat of primer on them.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Just wouldn’t be a a week worth going to the mailbox here in the land of Nod, without a care package from the Yotaverse, compliments of @ToyotaMatt.

Thanks for the call Matt, I appreciate your insight. I have a day set aside Sunday where I hope to devote a little time to care and feeding of the Mule.