Builds 94 FZJ80 - Let the Adventure Ensue (21 Viewers)

[TYM4FUN]

Probably goes without saying and you already will....Keep close tabs on all fluid levels and noises while burning through the next tank of fuel. Then have another good inspection, making sure everything is still in place and tight.

 

[TYM4FUN]

Redo your steering bleed procedure again. I had to do it twice, as I had whine after one go and a test drive too.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Redo your steering bleed procedure again. I had to do it twice, as I had whine after one go and a test drive too.

did i miss a steering pump rebuild in here somewhere? I have the kit to do mine... just haven't had a chance to do it yet. All of a sudden I have been chasing other issues

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

Well done! Epic job!

 

[Broski]

Redo your steering bleed procedure again. I had to do it twice, as I had whine after one go and a test drive too.

This ^^^ takes a lot to get the air out after you open the system

 

[suzuguru]

Alright! Way to go! Being from Tennessee, I could tell those videos were in the morning before the fog burned off. Those crow calls will give it away every time.

 

[Dusten]

First start of an engine is always worrisome.

What's that sound? How much smoke is normal? Is it idling right?

 

[FMC80]

Congratulations!! You should be damn proud of yourself.
Thank you for allowing us to follow along....and occasionally heckle.
Assembly lube sounds like a reasonable explanation for the startup smoke but I don't know s***. I know new cars smell funny when you rev them for the first few thousand miles. I always kinda blamed it on assembly lube. But again wtf do I know?

Thanks, friend! Yeah, as soon as I saw it I figured it was normal but with a lot of hesitancy. I immediately texted bilt4me and asked him, "dad, is this normal?"

Say the word, i’m about 15 minutes from sky harbor. Make sure to watch for the KC135’s in 161st Air Refueling Wing stationed there!

If you want to ship diffs to me (or have me pick them up local) I’m happy to deliver to Zuk if that’s what you need

You are the man. I have some AA miles I need to burn before September, and this is a good opportunity, but you bring up a great option. I'll pm you! thank you!!

Sounds fine to me, and glad the smoke disappeared. I was worried with you, as it was a lot. Great job man. I know you feel accomplished, because I know I did. You will love how great it drives.

Probably goes without saying and you already will....Keep close tabs on all fluid levels and noises while burning through the next tank of fuel. Then have another good inspection, making sure everything is still in place and tight.

Redo your steering bleed procedure again. I had to do it twice, as I had whine after one go and a test drive too.

Thanks, Paul, great suggestions. I topped off the PS reservoir, and the whine disappeared, but I agree, I need to bleed it again to remove the air I introduced during disassembly.

 

[FMC80]

Alright! Way to go! Being from Tennessee, I could tell those videos were in the morning before the fog burned off. Those crow calls will give it away every time.

Actually, this was in the early afternoon around 1300! The fog rolled in and it was misting all day. It looked like this from morning until night and it looks the same this morning, except more fog!! Gotta love it, absolutely gorgeous.

 

[FMC80]

First start of an engine is always worrisome.

What's that sound? How much smoke is normal? Is it idling right?

Bro, I’m still pissed at my QA fail.



But yes, you’re right I was puckered for a while. My distributor being a tooth off had my timing advanced so far that I knew something wasn’t right and all that smoke and fuel pissing everywhere. I had my fire extinguisher at the ready. LMAO. old habits die hard.

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

So many great lessons for folks rebuilding engines for the first time. Thanks for sharing all the real worry and uncertainty. It goes without saying that the trouble shooting process, and the documentation of the QA "fails" are great lessons for all of us mortals who are learning as we go.

 

[FMC80]

So many great lessons for folks rebuilding engines for the first time. Thanks for sharing all the real worry and uncertainty. It goes without saying that the trouble shooting process, and the documentation of the QA "fails" are great lessons for all of us mortals who are learning as we go.

Thank you, Greg. I’be learned just as much from your thread and others. I plan to tackle the diffs soon so be ready for some phone calls!

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

Thank you, Greg. I’be learned just as much from your thread and others. I plan to tackle the diffs soon so be ready for some phone calls!

Standing by.

 

[FMC80]

Got about 100 miles under now. Taking her out as often as I can but finding little time in between work and other projects. The cruiser runs exceedingly well and smooth. I’m happy. Other than chasing down a few leaks here and there I’m just riding my time before the trip across the states.

I tried tackling the front radius arms myself and tapped out after a couple of hours wrestling by myself. I hit up @FJn00b and we knocked it our in only a couple of hours. Thanks for the help, brother.

The other issue I forgot about began when my Cruiser made the trip from Hawai’i to ATL. When my cruiser left Hawai’i the rear diff locked and unlocked without issue. Now it still locks and unlocks but the light still blinks in the dash.

Researching the issue shows I may have a short somewhere. As long as I can lock them so I can remove my thirds in a couple of weeks, I’m good with it.

My Delta 4s will be going up for sale since I have no use for them anymore

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

Nice work Pell! My silver AC component lives up near to my battery tray in my 93, but I didn’t think the 94 was different. I thought it wasn’t u til 95 and up that Toyota moved it into the more exposed to rocks position…

 

[FMC80]

Nice work Pell! My silver AC component lives up near to my battery tray in my 93, but I didn’t think the 94 was different. I thought it wasn’t u til 95 and up that Toyota moved it into the more exposed to rocks position…

Thanks! Definitely easier with two dudes muscling stuff around than me trying to monkey-fork a football. Yeah, I don't know G; I never moved the AC dryer, so maybe a PO moved it, or that's how it comes. I doubt a PO moved it based on my limited history of the cruiser, but it's a safe bet.

BTW, I texted you. Quit ignoring me.

 

[Broski]

That's where the AC dryer is mounted on the 94s and up and some 93s it can be carefully bent up out out of the way but compromises it ability to do it's job !
I have moved mine up by the battery out of harm's way using parts from a earlier model.

If your light for your Locker is still flashing and you have confirmed that it is indeed locking most likely it's the sending unit

It's the same part as corolla reverse light sending unit and can be had for a fraction of the cost of a LC one. sometimes you can just remove it and free up the little ball and get it working again

 

[FMC80]

That's where the AC dryer is mounted on the 94s and up and some 93s it can be carefully bent up out out of the way but compromises it ability to do it's job !
I have moved mine up by the battery out of harm's way using parts from a earlier model.

If your light for your Locker is still flashing and you have confirmed that it is indeed locking most likely it's the sending unit

It's the same part as corolla reverse light sending unit and can be had for a fraction of the cost of a LC one. sometimes you can just remove it and free up the little ball and get it working again

Excellent! Thank you for reading my thread! I will check out the sending unit. Hopefully it’s just stuck or whatever like you say. I had the truck lifted in the air today. I got her into 4lo and engaged the rear locker. There was a distinct click within the cab from the relay, and another distinct “clunk” from the rear as the actuator thrust the pin to lock it. Then each tire began rotating the same direction as each other.

Same thing when I disengaged the rear. Distinct “clunk” and only one wheel spinning.

 

[ppc]

There was a distinct click within the cab from the relay, and another distinct “clunk” from the rear as the actuator thrust the pin to lock it. Then each tire began rotating opposite each other.

Same thing when I disengaged the rear. Distinct “clunk” and only one wheel spinning.

It seems as though you have something amiss. If the axle is locked then both wheels should be spinning in the same direction. Was this with the engine running and in gear or you are rotating the wheels manually?

 

[Broski]

Excellent! Thank you for reading my thread! I will check out the sending unit. Hopefully it’s just stuck or whatever like you say. I had the truck lifted in the air today. I got her into 4lo and engaged the rear locker. There was a distinct click within the cab from the relay, and another distinct “clunk” from the rear as the actuator thrust the pin to lock it. Then each tire began rotating opposite each other.

Same thing when I disengaged the rear. Distinct “clunk” and only one wheel spinning.

Sounds like it's not locking when it locks both tires should move in the same direction. Do you have a center diff lock switch ?

Feel free to call me next time your messing with and I can walk you through it.