Builds Build: Rusty Pumpkin Project 74' FJ40 (2 Viewers)

[bdawg23]

Bottom end is coming together! Shop sent me a few photos this week

got a few more parts on order, new engine mounts, new carb, new brake master cylinder, finishing installing most of the new brake lines and I’ve got a few to manually bend.

happy Saturday!

 

[bdawg23]

Look who is back! I’ll go over the work done but wanted to share this for now.

 

[bdawg23]

Question: installing the flywheel, how do you fold up the tabs on the other bolts? With the clutch installed can’t reach the other tabs. Do I need to rotate the crankshaft? Maybe this is more obvious but I’m stumped.

I think it’s coming along nice aside from this little hurdle hoping to get the engine mounted this week!

 

[charliemeyer007]

Long skinny old flat blade screwdriver sharpened like a chisel. Place up against the tab parallel to flat on the bolt - tap with a mallet to get under the tab, then twist to bend it out. Then use a punch to flatten the tap to the bolt.

 

[pb4ugo]

You'll have to turn the crank when you install and tighten the pressure plate bolts too.

 

[bdawg23]

Long skinny old flat blade screwdriver sharpened like a chisel. Place up against the tab parallel to flat on the bolt - tap with a mallet to get under the tab, then twist to bend it out. Then use a punch to flatten the tap to the bolt.

Thank you!

You'll have to turn the crank when you install and tighten the pressure plate bolts too.

For some reason I had a mental note to NOT turn the crank and I was hung up.

Got the tabs punched this morning and reviewing pics for the clutch install next!

 

[bdawg23]

look what dropped in last night!

Decided to go ahead and mount the engine despite needing a few parts to complete the clutch assembly. Clutch parts are on order (it's mostly the two little spring pins that hold the clutch fork to the throwout bearing assembly...grrrr) but I also ordered a new fork boot so freshen it all up.

A few things I discovered along the way:
- the fuel pump inlet valve is now blocked by the oil filter, previously on the F the oil filter was on the driver's side so I'll have to tinker with potentially using a 90 degree bend on the inlet
- I have a few blank holes on the head where the coolant runs by, need to plug these
- need to replace some hardware for the engine mounting bolts, the bolts I have all seem to be the wrong length (too short or too long)
- need to replace some front brake lines before I install the radiator

Lots more but those are top of mind after getting the block back in the engine bay