First FJ60 Build - 1983 Land Crusier

[ashack2004]

1 Wire Alternator

My Buddy got me a 1 wire alternator for my Bday. I am hopeing that it will work for what I am trying to do.
140 AMPS!!!!!!

 

[gregnash]

Awesome! Looks like a mean alternator and happy bday to another Virgo! I was on the 18th!

 

[ashack2004]

Thanks, my bday is not till oct 3rd
Yea I have to make some brackets. Here is a pic from a member on here that was able to use some spacers and custom links to adapt his 1 wire(can not find his info to give credit ). I think I am going to do the same here. Just got to get started on it.

Only one have any tips for a job like this?

 

[ashack2004]

I was able to replace my clutch Fan today, the old one just keep flaking out. It would work fine for a week and then start over heating...lol..

So my wonderful girlfriend bought me a new one and helped me install, working awesome now!!!

 

[ashack2004]

I have some pics on the 1 wire alternator install. It is working awesome by the way will get them up ASAP.

 

[ashack2004]

Ok so my girl the dogs and I was drivin to the beach the other day. I was about 70+ and all of a sudden Betsy just lost power. So I got off the interstate and pulled over. She would idle fine but would not rev at all. I got out check everything and it all seemed fine. Fuel level in the carb looked fine through the sight glass. I decided to try something I pulled out the choke and it would rev up. This tells me that the carb is not getting enough fuel. I get her to drive about 15 miles home at about 35mph. I go and do a full tune up. Wires, plugs, rotor, cap. Still the same, then my buddy came over and was like, "have you ever checked the filter in the thing.....lol he was right. The filter looked like it was from 1983... I got a new filter and now all seems fine. Check out the pics of the filter.




The filter after I cut it open.





As you can see no light will even pass through the paper filter.

 

[ashack2004]

Here is a good pic of my fj60, also used for my sig. Finally got all the mud off her, took about 2 hours.




Looking good! Can't wait to get her lifted!

 

[ashack2004]

Ok everyone I finally did it. With some help from my friends I was able to start my body off restore and pull the body off the frame.

We started by taking the front end a part.


































Then I started to remove the body slowly but surely. There was some things that have to remove before you can rove the body.
1. Remove radiator
2. Radiator core support
3. Disconnect brake lines from frame
4. Disconnect clutch line from frame
5. Disconnect fuel lines from frame
6. Disconnect power steering lines from pump and gear box
7. Disconnect all vacuum line connected to engine that go to the frame/body.
8. Disconnect speed cable
9. Disconnect emergency brake cable
10. Disconnect wires from starter/trans/engine
11. Disconnect throttle linkage and choke cable from carb.

There is some other things that an prob forgetting.

From there I started to lift the body really slowly























































I used a cherry picker to lift the rear end. Worked great!!!!
























Had to remove the rad core support!!









Out she comes!!!
















We had to make a stand for the back. My buddy Joey was able to fab something up!!

Works great!!

 

[ashack2004]

A lot more to come, I am going to try to get home and power wash the body and frame and get a bunch of the cleaning done. I want to get the engine out and on the stand, going to replace all the seals and gaskets and same on Trans and Transfercase.

 

[gregnash]

That is awesome dude, good work. Now the fun begins!!

 

[ashack2004]

Yea I know I have so much to do.
I am about to Order all my parts, going to pretty interesting.
Parts to Come + More
Most of the Parts from Man-A-Fre

Lift Kit
MOJAVE-60PSRE
8/80-1985 W/16MM RR SHOCK PINS

SBKL60-MD
1/79-1/1990 Knuckle Major Rebuild Kit W/KS Bearings

60TPKIT
FJ60 Catalytic Convertor Test Pipe Kit 8/1980-8/1987 FJ40/60

25601-KIT
EGR Block Off Kit W/Gaskets & Fitting

Clutch Kit
31210-KITDIAP
CLUTCH KIT DIAPHRAGM STYLE 1974-1987 FJ40/45/55/60

42110-BKITB
Axle Bearing Full Service Kit 9/73-8/92 Does 2 Sides

04111-61044
OVERHAUL GASKET KIT FJ40/60 08/80-08/87 2F ENGINE

3410100
ARB Winch Bull Bar 60 Series 1980 -90 Fits W8274 and most planetary winches.

 

[ashack2004]

I am also going to Raptop Liner the whole body and the Frame. I want to two tone the body, black on the bottom and White on the top. I also want to Raptor liner the frame black.

http://www.tptools.com/p/2600,233_U-Pol-Raptor-Spray-On-Truck-Bed-Liner-Kit.html

 

[ashack2004]

Parts On the way!

Was able to order my parts today!
Man a Fre:

Lift Kit MOJAVE-60PSRE
KNUCKLE BEARING KIT SBKL60-MD
Axle Bearing Full Service Kit 42110-BKITB
Test Pipe 60TPKIT
Engine Gasket Set 04111-61044
Clutch Kit 619137
EGR Block off 25601-KIT

Some of the other parts I am getting from other Places!

 

[ashack2004]

Tearing Down the Engine

Here are some pics of me tearing down the engine. I got a lot more to do before I can pressure wash and clean everything. I want to replace all the hoses and other things.

 

[ashack2004]

More pics

Engine

 

[ashack2004]

more

more pics

 

[Mildot]

Nice work! One day I want to do a frame off but that will have to wait until its not my DD.

 

[ashack2004]

New Rims

Yea, it is going to take me a couple months to get her back togather.
Summit called me Yesterday and I think it will be sometime until I get my rims since Pro Comp has to make them! ...... They Stated that they had 2 of them in stock but the other 2 will have to be made and there is no ETA.

Here is the Specs:

Brandro Comp Wheels

Manufacturer's Part Number:98-7983S3-5

Part Type:Wheels

Product Linero Comp Xtreme Rock Crawler Series 98 Black Wheels

Summit Racing Part NumberCW-98-7983S3-5



UPC:614901181913

Wheel Diameter:17 in.

Wheel Width (in):9.000 in.

Wheel Material:Steel

Primary Wheel Color:Black

Wheel Finish:Gloss

Manufacturers Wheel Seriesro Comp Xtreme Rock Crawler 98 Series

Backspacing (in):3.500 in.

Offset:-38.00mm

Wheel Construction:2-piece

Beadlock Functional:No

Beadlock Included:No

Lug Nut Seat Style:Conical seat - 60 degree

Hub Centric:No

Center Bore Diameter (in):4.250 in.

Center Cap Included:No

Load Rating (lbs):2,000 lbs.

Valve Stems Included:No

Quantity:Sold individually.

Wheel Bolt Pattern:6 x 5 1/2 in.

 

[ashack2004]

Here are some pics of the engine getting ready for a bath.

 

[gregnash]

That's not dirty, she just has a nice protective rust inhibitor on her.