Build 78 Mustard Yellow FJ40 #Tiger40

[greenEFSI]

Good deal, I know '78s and my non-original '75 are different, but here is how I have the cap vented. Filtered air comes in from the red filter ('75s didn't have the tube through the firewall) and the air filter housing is the low vacuum source to vent the cap. Ported vacuum from the carb base runs the primary vacuum advance and my secondary is capped.

I think the later models like yours had a VSV connected to the intake vacuum that controlled distributor venting, but not familiar with that system or how it would look once de-smogged.


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Ahhh, I see what you mean. Time to buy some vacuum line to get them re-routed properly

 

[greenEFSI]

Here is the mishimoto radiator after two coats of Eastwood radiator black.

I had to soak this pipe in hot water to get all of the oem labels off, but it looks great next to the original pipe.

Misc. refinished parts ready to go back on

 

[OlYellr]

Really Sharp!

 

[greenEFSI]

I was able to drop the radiator in and fasten down the rest of the hose clamps. All it needs now is a new bvsv before I can add coolant, and the air cleaner to be refinished.

Two more weeks before I can get it registered at the dmv!

 

[greenEFSI]

Nice little decal package from City Racer.

Still need to track down a 78 CA spec vacuum routing label…

 

[greenEFSI]

Latest vid is live!

 

[Green Bean]

Great video and progress. What is the part number for the replacement front "Toyota" grill emblem?
Thanks.

 

[greenEFSI]

Great video and progress. What is the part number for the replacement front "Toyota" grill emblem?
Thanks.

Thanks! It was 75321-90300

 

[greenEFSI]

OEM radiator cap and reproduction decal

I had originally ordered the decals mainly to get the 2F valve cover decal, but I noticed today that I totally forgot to order it lol

 

[greenEFSI]

Bleeding the coolant and admiring all the work I did!

 

[OlYellr]

admiring all the work I did!

We all are admiring the work you did!

 

[greenEFSI]

Ups dropped off a little something just now

Just waiting on the @OPMACHINE bumper in pewter with clevis mounts to arrive next!

 

[bhsdriller]

How much have you spent on Steelit lol

Looking good

 

[greenEFSI]

How much have you spent on Steelit lol

Looking good

Around $300 last year and $80 this year so far lol

 

[greenEFSI]

I finally got the air cleaner all finished up and decided to post a couple before & afters. I also got the 2f, oil grade & vacuum routing decal ordered up and on the way...

 

[OlYellr]

Wow. Fantastic job with the air cleaner

 

[greenEFSI]

Wow. Fantastic job with the air cleaner

Thank you! One more detail before the day is over

 

[OlYellr]

Did you take the carb cooler apart? I'm trying to figure out how the fan comes of to remove the motor on mine

 

[greenEFSI]

Did you take the carb cooler apart? I'm trying to figure out how the fan comes of to remove the motor on mine

I didn't take the fan out of the housing, but there is a nut on the end of the shaft holding it in. It should come right off from there if you take the nut off, and then there are three phillips securing the motor to the housing

 

[OlYellr]

Thanks - The PO upgraded the nut/shaft apparently - Thanks - will figure a way