Curing cancer, 76 FJ40

[tweek99]

Well, it's time to throw away my hard line, from fuel pump to carb. Went a few days of running perfect and now it flooding out again. I just Bob the ends and use rubber until I get a new hard line. What a maddening process.

I just don't know what else it could be other than the hard line being crusty inside. Any other ideas are welcome.

 

[tweek99]

It's been awhile. I've gotten the fuel problem resolved and I have just been driving and working out the minor bugs. The worst problem has been the windshield.

I had the glass shop cut a windshield for me. What I hadn't intended was for them too install it. They used a tractor cab seal. It was fine until I drove in the rain, it leaked like crazy. Only a can of flex seal could stop it, which I didn't do. I'm currently waiting for a template to arrive so I can install the proper glass and seal.

I am really enjoying this machine. Drives great and looks good doing it. I regret the thought of selling it to build a garage but my other toys, including another fj, demand it. My wife also demands it. I am enjoying it while I have it though.

 

[tweek99]

Even without the windshield it looks pretty sweet. It sure is a noisy drive though. The bestop rear seat is a nice upgrade for the kids. My kids complain there is no DVD player but I don't care because I can't hear them when driving 60 with the windows down.

 

[tweek99]

Last couple pictures. Not the best but far from the worst.

 

[TheHardWay]

You done good, Mr. Tweek

 

[TheHardWay]

You done good, Mr. Tweek

 

[TheHardWay]

Whoops, sorry - my keyboard hiccupped!

 

[tweek99]

Thanks, I appreciate it

 

[76RUSTY40]

Nice work! That is a sharp looking 40!

 

[tweek99]

Thanks

 

[tweek99]

My fuel gauge and temp gauge quit on me with all the leaks and what not. While cruising the forum I read about the resistor contact in the fuel gauge which in turn runs the coolant temp gauge.

The test meter confirmed that I had no continuity through the fuel gauge at all so I pulled it out filed the contact and presto!!! Both gauges back to operational.

This forum and the knowledge within are priceless. Thanks everyone

 

[thebigredrocker]

Well did you sell it?

 

[tweek99]

Well did you sell it?

Not yet, I guess i'm not trying hard enough. Oh well, I get to keep driving it as long as I still have it. I think I may have to do a long road trip with a for sale sign in the window. The weather is finally getting cool enough

 

[tweek99]

I've been away from the site for a while. I did get the 76 sold. It was in December to a guy in Omaha.

Since then I've been chipping away at my 36 Chevy rat rod truck. My youngest daughter is ready to start on the 74 FJ 40. The 74 needs plenty of drivetrain work. I'll work up a thread on it when the time comes.