Hopefully I will be able to articulate what I am looking for from the collective expertise on the forum. First for everything here. First FJ40, first time replacing any clutch, first time dropping a transmission, first ever forum. I am a novice mechanic but can get things done. Thank god for youtube.
What I have:
72 Fj40 with a 350 GM conversion. Toyota 4 speed tranny not sure the transfer case but pretty sure its the original. I think most of the FJ is a 75 actually with a 72 body. From my research the conversion is a Downey.
The Problem:
Lost my clutch out of the blue. I was driving and pressed my clutch to shift down. Thought i was in neutral but truck died then I couldn't out of 3rd gear. Eventually after clutching it in and out several times I got it into 2nd and limped home. lost the clutch 2 more times on the way home. So I decided now it's time to learn how to fix it.
Where I am at now:
I eventually dropped the tranny which sucked doing it by myself, but the beast is out. Bell housing and transfer case all attached to the tranny. I plan on replacing the seals and gaskets on the transfer case since there are leaks. I think the tranny is working just fine. Also I am going to replace the clutch and pressure plate. Replace the rear main and do what I need to do with the fly wheel. New slave Cylinder.
Needing advice on:
Transfer case. Any heads up or advice/guidance on getting it off the tranny and replacing the gaskets and seals.I was gonna get the parts from SOR. It seems straight forward but that always tends to bit me in the arss down the line.
What clutch and pressure plate set up is best for this 350 conversion? I ave no clue, never done one before and here is a lot of info to digest out there.
I found the Downey 350 conversion instructions and it looks like its almost all Toyota parts except the throw out bearing hub. I dont see any damage but should I replace the throw out bearing? I think the throw out bearing is Toyota.
The fork was also on the driver side when the instructions say it should be on the right side. Should I move it to the right side? If so, how do i set up the slave cylinder hose to reach to the other side? Or does it matter what side its on? The slave cylinder rod was broken because of the angle it had to operate at but always seemed to work. I will get a new slave cylinder also. I was thinking of getting the after market slave cylinder on the cheap compared to the original.
What else should I do or can do since I have the tranny out?
Anything advise will help. really looking forward to learning from everyone out there. I can provide picks if needed. Thanks.
What I have:
72 Fj40 with a 350 GM conversion. Toyota 4 speed tranny not sure the transfer case but pretty sure its the original. I think most of the FJ is a 75 actually with a 72 body. From my research the conversion is a Downey.
The Problem:
Lost my clutch out of the blue. I was driving and pressed my clutch to shift down. Thought i was in neutral but truck died then I couldn't out of 3rd gear. Eventually after clutching it in and out several times I got it into 2nd and limped home. lost the clutch 2 more times on the way home. So I decided now it's time to learn how to fix it.
Where I am at now:
I eventually dropped the tranny which sucked doing it by myself, but the beast is out. Bell housing and transfer case all attached to the tranny. I plan on replacing the seals and gaskets on the transfer case since there are leaks. I think the tranny is working just fine. Also I am going to replace the clutch and pressure plate. Replace the rear main and do what I need to do with the fly wheel. New slave Cylinder.
Needing advice on:
Transfer case. Any heads up or advice/guidance on getting it off the tranny and replacing the gaskets and seals.I was gonna get the parts from SOR. It seems straight forward but that always tends to bit me in the arss down the line.
What clutch and pressure plate set up is best for this 350 conversion? I ave no clue, never done one before and here is a lot of info to digest out there.
I found the Downey 350 conversion instructions and it looks like its almost all Toyota parts except the throw out bearing hub. I dont see any damage but should I replace the throw out bearing? I think the throw out bearing is Toyota.
The fork was also on the driver side when the instructions say it should be on the right side. Should I move it to the right side? If so, how do i set up the slave cylinder hose to reach to the other side? Or does it matter what side its on? The slave cylinder rod was broken because of the angle it had to operate at but always seemed to work. I will get a new slave cylinder also. I was thinking of getting the after market slave cylinder on the cheap compared to the original.
What else should I do or can do since I have the tranny out?
Anything advise will help. really looking forward to learning from everyone out there. I can provide picks if needed. Thanks.
