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I haven't made any progress on the FJ45 lately because my air compressor pump broke down. Had to order some parts from Campbell Hausfeld to fix it. Actually I had to order parts twice because of a part revision that didn't initially show up in the parts diagram. Anyways, I replaced the valve plate assembly, gaskets and belt and got it working again on Friday evening. I sure was handicapped without that compressor and I am glad to have it going again.
I spent Saturday driving to pick up a 73 FJ40 that I bought from a fellow Mud member. 720 mile round trip and six hours each way, but well worth it. I bought it as a parts truck for the FJ45, but it is in such good shape and has so little rust, I am not sure what I am going to do with it yet. It has rust at the rear sill, the gas tank well and a small spot in the left rear corner where the rear seat bolts down and that's it. The engine sounds great and appears to have been rebuilt very recently. The leaf springs and shocks were recently replaced and still have the remains of the decals on them. The steering is tight and the clutch works great. It does have some electrical issues that will need to be sorted out and the brakes have air in the lines. But all in all a very nice rig.
The first pic of the FJ40 was sent to me by the previous owner and the rest were taken after I got it home. One thing is for sure, I do love my wife for allowing me to have such a hobby.
I spent Saturday driving to pick up a 73 FJ40 that I bought from a fellow Mud member. 720 mile round trip and six hours each way, but well worth it. I bought it as a parts truck for the FJ45, but it is in such good shape and has so little rust, I am not sure what I am going to do with it yet. It has rust at the rear sill, the gas tank well and a small spot in the left rear corner where the rear seat bolts down and that's it. The engine sounds great and appears to have been rebuilt very recently. The leaf springs and shocks were recently replaced and still have the remains of the decals on them. The steering is tight and the clutch works great. It does have some electrical issues that will need to be sorted out and the brakes have air in the lines. But all in all a very nice rig.
The first pic of the FJ40 was sent to me by the previous owner and the rest were taken after I got it home. One thing is for sure, I do love my wife for allowing me to have such a hobby.
