build: 71 FJ40 “Stripes”

[RodrigzCrzr]

Wise words indeed.

I was encouraged by your results. I added 2 more degrees, and set the timing at 10 degrees. And reduced the idle speed just a little. My hesitation is nearly gone now.

What is your idle rpm set at? I set mine about 600. I wonder if your idle speed can be set lower, to avoid the possibility of pulling fuel from the main circuit at idle. Might be something to mess around with.

It should be at 650.

 

[middlecalf]

My internet is bad right now so it’s tedious to go back through your build, but is this the F motor or the 2F you mentioned at the thread beginning? I ask because I’ve seen that 650 rpm suggested a lot, and I have my F set around that, but the F-Engine Repair Manual says ignition timing is 7-deg BTDC at 500 rpm’s. Don’t know what the 2F timing specs are in the appropriate manual for it.

 

[fjc-man]

Yup, that’s what the F engine manual states.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

My internet is bad right now so it’s tedious to go back through your build, but is this the F motor or the 2F you mentioned at the thread beginning? I ask because I’ve seen that 650 rpm suggested a lot, and I have my F set around that, but the F-Engine Repair Manual says ignition timing is 7-deg BTDC at 500 rpm’s. Don’t know what the 2F timing specs are in the appropriate manual for it.

Yikes, yes it is an F motor. I don’t have the fsm. But ok.
I don’t think I can get her that low but I will certainly try. Waiting on some plugs and wires to complete my tune up. And try to dial it in.
Thank you

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Yup, that’s what the F engine manual states.View attachment 3169326

Thank you!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Walking the dog this morning I find this on the inside windshield vent of my Fj40.
How cool is that!
Thank you to whom ever left it!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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don't give in the the DARK Steelies Side Jorge ........

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

don't give in the the DARK Steelies Side Jorge ........

I like my white wagon wheels.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

me2 jorge .......

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Hey all !
So I am still dealing with a misfire on my FJ40. And I saw this on the ammeter while it is at idle and while I give it gas.
Is this a possible regulator problem? Or alternator ?
When I measure it with a volt meter I get the actual 14 volts from the meter.
Input welcomed thanks
At idle

At a higher rpm.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Friend of mine pick’d up this Hobby Lobby FJ40 art work!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Drove the Fj40 to the El Segundo cars & Coffee!
I was really the only really Patina’d Vintage vehicle. I was amongst shiny new super cars and perfectly restored cars. Oh well! It was nice to get out.

 

[EWheeler]

Looks like you're enjoying it!

Take a second and wipe the finger prints off the lens of that camera for our viewing pleasure

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Looks like you're enjoying it!

Take a second and wipe the finger prints off the lens of that camera for our viewing pleasure

I am just in spurts. Having trouble with idle very frustrating.
My Lens on my phone is bad I have cleaned it.
Just need to invest in new phone.
Thanks though.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

When I drove my Cruiser to the Cars and Coffee nearby and as I am standing in front of it I had noticed how horrible the front frame horns looked.
so I decided to clean it up some and paint it. I think it came out pretty good.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Got home today from working on a friends FJ60. I get a call from GF that a Tesla made too wide of a turn and caught the bumper on the 40 series. Didn't go so well for the Tesla.
FYI the bumper on the 40 was just chipped paint.

 

[firemanj92]

Got home today from working on a friends FJ60. I get a call from GF that a Tesla made too wide of a turn and caught the bumper on the 40 series. Didn't go so well for the Tesla.
FYI the bumper on the 40 was just chipped paint.

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Probably set all their sensors off too!!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

We got a little break from the rain these past two days. Removed the black tarp form the cruiser from getting wet. And Let her dry out.

Installed one of three splash shields I had sitting in the garages

And installed another ground cable.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Installed plastic fan I picked up from Mark’s Offroad. Thank you Mark.
Also installed second piece lower radiator splash shield.