California Spec?

[2ND78FJ40]

 

[2ND78FJ40]

Thanks for the Emissions Tag photo. It appears that mine is the Federal model. Not sure which direction to go since I am already missing several components. This FJ was purchased at auction, site unseen and offered "as is". That said, I am happy with the purchase and currently getting it cleaned up so we can make a list of repairs that need to be made. The engine runs, it is drivable, but not road worthy. I expect I will have many more post on a multitude of subjects....
Thanks to all of you that posted in response. Additionally, I have checked on Bay to Blue Ridge and will likely contact them in the near future. Thanks for that as well!
Few more photos below,

 

[2ND78FJ40]

 

[wimberosa]

The past history of these things can be an enigma when you own and examine them with getting no past data.
I wonder why it had a paint refresh with no body work...lost the lower back side reflectors (even the holes are filled in) ...and got only partially de-smog'd. I'm sure you'll have lots of mystery issues to solve Best of luck and it'll be a good adventure.

 

[iptman]

That hose for between the air cleaner and air intake horn is available aftermarket.

Air Cleaner Intake Hose for '75 to '78 Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ55

Air cleaner intake hose for 1975 - 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 and FJ55.Direct replacement for part # 17882-61010. No longer available from Toyota.

www.cityracerllc.com

Whats not road worthy about it? It looks like a pretty good foundation to me. Id start with making sure it stops and steers well, then focus on getting it running right. Then swap out those terrible wheels for some (still available) oem wheels. Maybe take some time and read through the FAQ in this section to learn more about the platform before planning your next steps. Do you plan to wrench on it yourself or are you looking for a shop to handle things for you?

 

[2ND78FJ40]

Thanks for the advise and encouragement!
I figure the shiny paint was probably to increase the bid amount... Body work, aesthetics and lift will likely come much later.
Next steps are to de-grease and pressure wash the underside (lots of leaks from transfer case, underside of engine, etc). Fix leaks, add new fluids, go thru front and rear brakes (repair as needed), check out and lubricate the front end (repair as needed) and test drive. All of the above can be performed in house with the help of two mechanics in our shop at work. I will be actively assisting with wrench and their supervision. Will hopefully learn a lot.......
Still need to decide on the emission system (leaning towards de-smog since original components are missing). Once the emission system is corrected, fine tune and re-assess. Mechanic ran compression test earlier this week, not good; front to back 1 - 128, 2 - 111, 3 - 121, 4 - 120, 5 - 121, 6 - 132. So, need to make additional decision on engine.
I will need additional advise on de-smog and possible engine recommendations. If there is a rebuild in the future or swap, it would likely need to be performed outside of our facility.
I will research specific topics to avoid questions that may have already been answered in past forums, and start a new thread if I can't find the info.
This is a retirement project and I am still determined and committed! For now, LOL!
Thanks!

 

[knuckle47]

You may gain some insight from this

Thread 'The Definitive 79-80 Desmog Guide'

Jul 16, 2014

This thread is the result of many hours of research and questions asked. I am using it to compile the final data for how to desmog a 79-80 FJ40 while still retaining beneficial systems. This is not intended to be a debate on the merits of desmogging your vehicle, those discussions exist elsewhere.

That being said, if any of the following looks inaccurate let me know and I will edit.

The following diagrams show the stock emissions system

79emission%20schematic...

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[65swb45]

Thanks for the advise and encouragement!
I figure the shiny paint was probably to increase the bid amount... Body work, aesthetics and lift will likely come much later.
Next steps are to de-grease and pressure wash the underside (lots of leaks from transfer case, underside of engine, etc). Fix leaks, add new fluids, go thru front and rear brakes (repair as needed), check out and lubricate the front end (repair as needed) and test drive. All of the above can be performed in house with the help of two mechanics in our shop at work. I will be actively assisting with wrench and their supervision. Will hopefully learn a lot.......
Still need to decide on the emission system (leaning towards de-smog since original components are missing). Once the emission system is corrected, fine tune and re-assess. Mechanic ran compression test earlier this week, not good; front to back 1 - 128, 2 - 111, 3 - 121, 4 - 120, 5 - 121, 6 - 132. So, need to make additional decision on engine.
I will need additional advise on de-smog and possible engine recommendations. If there is a rebuild in the future or swap, it would likely need to be performed outside of our facility.
I will research specific topics to avoid questions that may have already been answered in past forums, and start a new thread if I can't find the info.
This is a retirement project and I am still determined and committed! For now, LOL!
Thanks!

One of the smoothest running ‘78s I ever worked on had compression numbers like yours.The question is: How does it RUN?

Guy brings me his ‘78 back in about ‘95 to work on it and didn’t think to bring me a deposit! I agree to take the truck and tell him to come back the next day with the $$. He gets a ride back home with his designated drop off person. He had parked the truck in the front yard, and I didn’t see or hear it when it came in.

I decide to move it back in front of the service bay in the meantime, and when I start it up I can immediately tell the timing and valves are way out of adjustment. So I decide to take a chance on not being paid and do the valves and timing anyways.

I see him from across the street when he arrives the next day, and I went out and started the 40. He was half way down the driveway to the shop (basically about 20’) before he even realized it was running! He lit up like a Christmas tree, said ‘Now I’m sure I’m at the right place’ and happily shoved a wad of money in my hand.

Point being, your compression numbers may improve substantially with a good valve adjustment. But even if they don’t, it doesn’t mean the engine is on its way out.

My wife and I were riding our tandem in his home town a couple of years later and I saw his 40 on the street, so I steered us over there so I could show her the truck. Billy came out of the restaurant where he was bartending when he saw a couple of unknown Lycra-clad cyclists hovering around his 40. When he realized it was me, he lit up all over again and told me that he hadn’t had to do ANYTHING to the truck in two years except put gas in it.

Days like that really make me enjoy what I do.

Marks Off Road Home Page - https://marksoffroad.net/index2.html

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I will research specific topics to avoid questions that may have already been answered in past forums, and start a new thread if I can't find the

I would suggest you ask your question in this thread first and only start a new thread if you aren't getting any answers. That way you have everything in sort of a master build thread. Not that you aren't welcome to start all the threads you want so please just take that advice as intended, just a suggestion. Most everything has been asked multiple times but it's often difficult to find information via searching so don't stress too much if you can't find an answer without asking.

Congrats on the 40. Looks like a good basis for a retirement project.

 

[Engineer8000]

The part number on the carb fan controller is different for the cali application