Build Clifford is home again- a 1965 FJ40 FST

[red66toy]

For the spare you may want to index it one bolt hole higher too. I used 1”x2” stock. My 33x 9.5x15’s were tall enough to interfere with the spare lock down lever. View attachment 4157634View attachment 4157636

Thanks! These little pizza cutters fit so far without the lift, but when I go to 33s for sure will need to do this. It's close to the latch already.

 

[red66toy]

I was back under the truck and trying to figure out the clunking more. When I took off the parking break and then rotated the driveshaft back and forth I could also hear a decent clunk in the transfer case, especially in the area of the idler gear. Maybe its a combo of both the rear end and the transfer case.

 

[red66toy]

Small update!
Clunk: Found the source, its the idler gear assembly in the transfer case! When I rebuilt it the gaps were all within spec so not sure what is going on. It only happens when reversing in certain situations so maybe I'll live with it for now. I dont want to take the truck out of commission right now to rip the transfercase out. Maybe in the winter.

I have been driving the truck around a bit. Its been so fun. Fixed a oil leak that popped up at the oil filter canister (bottom of the truck got a good layer of rust protection now) and adjusted the shifter linkage as it was not quite there. Now its all working nicely.

@LCMoneyPit , a fellow local early cruiser owner, was looking into getting a new windshield for his 40. Mine is also in need of replacement so we decided to knock both out. Found a local place that can cut them for about $130 each, not bad! I took my old glass out and discovered whoever cut the glass apparently just wanted to get it done quick. A couple of the corners are...... crap.

Also found some classic rust. Cleaning up then I'll repaint before a new gasket goes in.

The adventure continues!

 

[middlecalf]

What <abandoned> building is that in your pic?

I may have missed it, but earlier posts (post# 337) you show a straight column shift lever, then a bent one (post #340). Thoughts? (I’m assuming ‘65’s were straight)

 

[red66toy]

What <abandoned> building is that in your pic?

I may have missed it, but earlier posts (post# 337) you show a straight column shift lever, then a bent one (post #340). Thoughts? (I’m assuming ‘65’s were straight)

The building is a cool old hanger (stupid people keep breaking the glass though) over at Sand Point Naval Air Station here in Seattle. Cool old campus. It now houses some NOAA facilities and a large public park and community spaces.

The shifter has always been bent. I think the straight one was an optical illusion. This truck was built in early 1964 as a 65 model. I didn't realize there was a change in column shifter lever geometry.

 

[middlecalf]

I’m only familiar with the straight ones. From the ‘65 parts manual (same as ‘63 AFAIK):

It looks like there’s a change in ‘69 to a curved one per this (33541-69015):

33541-69015 Genuine Toyota Lever Assembly, Shift

ToyotaPartsDeal.com offers the great deal for genuine Toyota parts 33541-69015 (3354169015) Lever Assembly, Shift. All parts are backed by the Toyota's warranty.

www.toyotapartsdeal.com

Curious if that’s what you have.

 

[red66toy]

I’m only familiar with the straight ones. From the ‘65 parts manual (same as ‘63 AFAIK):
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It looks like there’s a change in ‘69 to a curved one per this (33541-69015):

33541-69015 Genuine Toyota Lever Assembly, Shift

ToyotaPartsDeal.com offers the great deal for genuine Toyota parts 33541-69015 (3354169015) Lever Assembly, Shift. All parts are backed by the Toyota's warranty.

www.toyotapartsdeal.com

Curious if that’s what you have.

Maybe?! I dont know. Maybe the OG one got damaged and someone replaced it along the way? Hmmmm. Now I want the straight one if that is the correct one. hahaha

 

[pb4ugo]

Small update!
Clunk: Found the source, its the idler gear assembly in the transfer case! When I rebuilt it the gaps were all within spec so not sure what is going on. It only happens when reversing in certain situations so maybe I'll live with it for now. I dont want to take the truck out of commission right now to rip the transfercase out. Maybe in the winter.

I have been driving the truck around a bit. Its been so fun. Fixed a oil leak that popped up at the oil filter canister (bottom of the truck got a good layer of rust protection now) and adjusted the shifter linkage as it was not quite there. Now its all working nicely.
View attachment 4182337
@LCMoneyPit , a fellow local early cruiser owner, was looking into getting a new windshield for his 40. Mine is also in need of replacement so we decided to knock both out. Found a local place that can cut them for about $130 each, not bad! I took my old glass out and discovered whoever cut the glass apparently just wanted to get it done quick. A couple of the corners are...... crap.
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Also found some classic rust. Cleaning up then I'll repaint before a new gasket goes in.
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The adventure continues!

You might try removing the cone cover on the back of the tcase and see if the big nut is loose. It can cause a clunk.

 

[red66toy]

You might try removing the cone cover on the back of the tcase and see if the big nut is loose. It can cause a clunk.

That is a great idea too. I'll give that a check.

 

[HelloKitty65]

You might try removing the cone cover on the back of the tcase and see if the big nut is loose. It can cause a clunk.

That is a great idea too. I'll give that a check.

Waitin' for the next post, "Big nut loose in Washington".

 

[tahoe40/45]

Maybe?! I dont know. Maybe the OG one got damaged and someone replaced it along the way? Hmmmm. Now I want the straight one if that is the correct one. hahaha

I have always assumed that bent shifters were from aggressive shifting. Would think they are straight from the factory, can’t think of an advantage of a curved one.

 

[red66toy]

I have always assumed that bent shifters were from aggressive shifting. Would think they are straight from the factory, can’t think of an advantage of a curved one.

I would have thought it would have been bent down from trying to shift into that darn unsynchronized 1st gear.