G'day gang, the BJ74 has been a little neglected as of late unfortunately due to moving states and being unemployed for a period of time - now that I have the time and coin I would like to start fixing it back up.
A few things need attention but I seem to be struggling to source the parts/correct information, please bare with some of the basic questions as I am not so proficient when it comes to mechanics.
For context the cruiser variant is:
1986 JDM BJ74 24v AUTO with 13B-t. -Located in QLD AUS.
- Where can I source a speedometer cable which will suit the A440F auto, all searches come up with a cable meant for a manual transmission.
- Where can I purchase a shifter bushing as the auto shifter has some upwards and downward play, searches on the forum wields different results.
- The power steering box is weeping, is the best option to get it rebuilt or simply replace the whole unit?
- The windscreen has a crack and some small rust bubbles are appearing at the base of the frame, is the glass the same as any other ADM HJ75 single cab ute that has the hinged windshield frame?
- Turbo seals are gone, the turbo seems to be the stock turbo GT26, are these turbos interchangeable with the other Toyota CT26?
- Where can I source 24v globes for the dashboard as all of the lights have blown except for the tacho.
- What procedure do you find that works best on pre-load for the wheel bearings, I have done the job twice now however I seem to over-torque them each time causing them to overheat and squeal as I drive at high speeds.
Thanks for the help crew, that list pretty much sums up all the ailments the cruiser has, I'm keen to get it back to it's former glory.
A few things need attention but I seem to be struggling to source the parts/correct information, please bare with some of the basic questions as I am not so proficient when it comes to mechanics.
For context the cruiser variant is:
1986 JDM BJ74 24v AUTO with 13B-t. -Located in QLD AUS.
- Where can I source a speedometer cable which will suit the A440F auto, all searches come up with a cable meant for a manual transmission.
- Where can I purchase a shifter bushing as the auto shifter has some upwards and downward play, searches on the forum wields different results.
- The power steering box is weeping, is the best option to get it rebuilt or simply replace the whole unit?
- The windscreen has a crack and some small rust bubbles are appearing at the base of the frame, is the glass the same as any other ADM HJ75 single cab ute that has the hinged windshield frame?
- Turbo seals are gone, the turbo seems to be the stock turbo GT26, are these turbos interchangeable with the other Toyota CT26?
- Where can I source 24v globes for the dashboard as all of the lights have blown except for the tacho.
- What procedure do you find that works best on pre-load for the wheel bearings, I have done the job twice now however I seem to over-torque them each time causing them to overheat and squeal as I drive at high speeds.
Thanks for the help crew, that list pretty much sums up all the ailments the cruiser has, I'm keen to get it back to it's former glory.