Cam's FJ60 Gets a Heart Transplant
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I had that thought, and planned on trying to guess how many hours I've got in it. But if you have to ask...
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Thanks!
I've redone several things because I wasn't totally happy with how they looked. I decided not to let any of that slide on this project.
Bomar
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It shows....great work.
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I just went back and guesstimated how much time I've spent. So far, counting Rob's help, I'm at between 100-130 hours in. I'm guessing I have another 10 or so plus exhaust. I won't even try to guess how many hours I spent researching 'mud and elsewhere (I'd probably get fired.)
I'd like to think another 60/62 would take a lot less. (ahem... Bomar...cough)
I'd like to think another 60/62 would take a lot less. (ahem... Bomar...cough)
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I may have spread some bad info. It seems there's already a check valve in the Toyota brake booster....in the 60 series, at least.
Is anybody else looking for a 60 with a bad drivetrain? Really top notch work, Sir!
Wait... you have a job? I thought *this* was your job.
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I didn't have much time today, but was able to get the ground cables, big starter cable, and alternator wires run. All by using and re-routing the stock cables and GM alt wire. No modifying or crimping new ends, so that was very nice.
Then things took a turn for the worse when I went to put in my new PS hose. I stripped the AN fitting in the gear box end. I have a new one ordered from PSC, but for the (hopeful) startup tomorrow, I welded the unused low pressure fitting to the stripped one to give me the two needed ends. I'm lucky I at least had that.
With any luck, tomorrow's first post will be a startup video.
Then things took a turn for the worse when I went to put in my new PS hose. I stripped the AN fitting in the gear box end. I have a new one ordered from PSC, but for the (hopeful) startup tomorrow, I welded the unused low pressure fitting to the stripped one to give me the two needed ends. I'm lucky I at least had that.
With any luck, tomorrow's first post will be a startup video.
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I also replaced the giant, unused plastic oil level sensor in the oil pan. It looks like a good place for a leak or something to get hit and snapped off.
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Bomar
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Just in time for the ice ice baby...
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For real.
Thanks for linking this thread! It reads like a 'how to' for exactly what I'm trying to do to mine.
You are sooo close - you must be dying to fire it.
Again lots of great info here and I hope you don't mind if I hit you up with lots of questions.
The first one...got a part # for the fittings you used in this post?
Thanks!
Ed
You are sooo close - you must be dying to fire it.
Again lots of great info here and I hope you don't mind if I hit you up with lots of questions.
The first one...got a part # for the fittings you used in this post?
Thanks!
Ed
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Thanks! Holler anytime you have a question.
I used Russell 640940, 644110, and 644120 on the filter/regulator and a second 644120 on the fuel rail.
Can't wait to see this one in person. Very clean!
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Well, hmmmph. I wired up everything I think I need to start it, and it's not firing.
It turns over just fine and I think I smell gas (need another person to turn the key while I check the fuel pump to make sure it's running), but there's no hint of a spark.
Any quick ideas before I dump the water out of the radiator & block (freezing temps on the way)?
I don't have a code reader to plug in.
It isn't making any weird noises or anything.
It turns over just fine and I think I smell gas (need another person to turn the key while I check the fuel pump to make sure it's running), but there's no hint of a spark.
Any quick ideas before I dump the water out of the radiator & block (freezing temps on the way)?
I don't have a code reader to plug in.
It isn't making any weird noises or anything.
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I had my wife start it while I checked the fuel pump, and it did not prime, nor did it feel like it was running while starting. So that gives me something to investigate.
It wants to start. I can feel it.
It wants to start. I can feel it.
Good luck, now the hard work...trouble shooting.
if you turn the key to on...the fuel pump should run for a few seconds and cut off... when you turn key to start, fuel pump suppose to come on and stay on. Might check wiring at fuel pump and potentially your source for ign on.....that tells the ECM to turn on the fuel pump.
The first part is easy to test...you could use a test light to see if power at fuel pump for that first couple of sec when ign turned on...then if not..potentially you've got a wiring issue to solve... can do that test without having to start engine.
The first part is easy to test...you could use a test light to see if power at fuel pump for that first couple of sec when ign turned on...then if not..potentially you've got a wiring issue to solve... can do that test without having to start engine.
Fuel pump relay? There could be an issue with the ignition source as well, but if it's not priming I'd make sure the pump is properly grounded and getting 12v before going any further.
