FJ62 Revival, NM Truck Saved (1 Viewer)

[crtx]

Over the past months, I have been doubling back on all the systems. When a vehicle goes from sitting 20 years, to cruising the Dallas Tollway at 80MPH... junk will be kicked up.

The big focus has been fuel delivery. Fuel filter, injectors, seals, grommets, FPR, Damper, etc.

I pulled the injectors and had them sent out to be cleaned by InjectorRX. Injector 3 was the worst at 17% plugged. Once the fresh injectors went in, I also adjusted TPS and Idle control sensors to FSM spec. This thing purrs now. Here are the results:

New Injectors and FPR:

Fresh OEM fuel filter went in. Here is old dirty filter:

Old and dirty injectors prior to cleaning by injectorRX in Houston:

Old injector spacers, Old V new:

Parts used:

Replace injectors after cleaning.

6x 90561-10004 : injector spacer
6x 90301-19006: injector o-ring
4x 90430-08011: brass union gasket
90430-12005: lower gasket
6x 90480-13005: Grommet
3x 90561-08023: Spacer
Fuel pressure regulator NLA, but OEM alternative: 23280-74100
23207-46010 / 23207-20011: Pulsation Damper
23232‑28010: Upper Gasket
90430‑12005: Lower Gasket
6x Injector grommets: 23291-73010
4x 90430-08011: union gasket
Cold Start injector gasket: 23293-74010
Fuel Filter: 23300-69025

 

[JpinTX]

Over the past months, I have been doubling back on all the systems. When a vehicle goes from sitting 20 years, to cruiseing the Dallas Tollway at 80MPH... junk will be kicked up.

The big focus has been fuel delivery. Fuel filter, injectors, seals, grommets, FPR, Damper, etc.

I pulled the injectors and had them sent out to be cleaned by InjectorRX. Injector 3 was the worst at 17% plugged. Once the fresh injectors went in, I also adjusted TPS and Idle control sensors to FSM spec. This thing purrs now. Here are the results:

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New Injectors and FPR:

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Fresh OEM fuel filter went in. Here is old dirty filter:

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Old and dirty injectors prior to cleaning by injectorRX in Houston:

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Old injector spacers, Old V new:

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Parts used:

Replace injectors after cleaning.

6x 90561-10004 : injector spacer
6x 90301-19006: injector o-ring
4x 90430-08011: brass union gasket
90430-12005: lower gasket
6x 90480-13005: Grommet
3x 90561-08023: Spacer
Fuel pressure regulator NLA, but OEM alternative: 23280-74100
23207-46010 / 23207-20011: Pulsation Damper
23232‑28010: Upper Gasket
90430‑12005: Lower Gasket
6x Injector grommets: 23291-73010
4x 90430-08011: union gasket
Cold Start injector gasket: 23293-74010
Fuel Filter: 23300-69025

A 62 on the DNT. At 80 no less!
Says a lot about how well you brought this back from the dead. Been following along ……

 

[SteveH]

Just read the entire thread. What a pro-grade job you have done on the restoration.

The paint (as you got it) was a real mess. Did you repaint it yourself or have a shop do it? Kudos on going back to the original color scheme.

 

[crtx]

A 62 on the DNT. At 80 no less!
Says a lot about how well you brought this back from the dead. Been following along ……

Thank you! Crazy to look back at how far it has come in the past 1.5 years. Still more to come.

Just read the entire thread. What a pro-grade job you have done on the restoration.

The paint (as you got it) was a real mess. Did you repaint it yourself or have a shop do it? Kudos on going back to the original color scheme.

Appreciate it! I did not repaint it myself. I do everything except paint and body. I called around the DFW area to get quotes. What a price range... Everything from $2k to $35K.


Long story short... when I was at the exhaust shop, an old school hot rodder pulled up with a LS swapped C10 with a smoking hot red paint job.

I asked him about the paint situation- and he pointed me down the road 5 min to an old school shop called "Spectrum". Great fit for what I was looking for.

 

[crtx]

Couple of Random items to refresh, first being the U shaped bypass hose on the left side of the motor under the T-stat housing. It was starting to swell, so time to swap it out.

Bypass Coolant hose to T stat housing: 16261-61020 or GATES 21862 using breeze stainless clamps.

Once this was completed, I had a no start condition. The cold start injector was not firing, so the Coolant temp sensor for EFI was the culprit. Upon inspection, the plug was cracked, and the wiring was questionable.

Cracked EFI coolant sensor:

Sensor upon removal:

Coolant Temp gauge plug (feed for dash). Check out condition of wires:

Example of shiny new sensors and plugs:

 

[crtx]

In summary - The T stat housing wiring and sensors have been updated. Nearly every connection was brittle, and fell apart upon removal. The positive engagment of the new plugs and connections are very satisfying. Cruiser now starts up instantly. No start problem solved.

One last photo of the carnage:

 

[crtx]

The paint (as you got it) was a real mess. Did you repaint it yourself or have a shop do it? Kudos on going back to the original color scheme.

Receiving lots of DMs in regards to paint in the DFW area. There is a huge shortage of shops willing to take on 'non- insurance' work.

The shop I used is called "Spectrum". Here is their contact Info. (FYI, I have no connection to these guys. Just a satisfied customer.)

"Spectrum Truck painting"
699 E State Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75057
spectrumtruckpainting@hotmail.com

Once again- these guys are not a "show room" paint option. They are a solid option for a daily driver thats about a 4 footer. Total cost was $4K.

 

[Mrsha007]

Looking great! I just picked up a 1990 two tone also. Just getting started!