FJ62 Vaccum Solenoids (1 Viewer)

[KnoxFJ62]

???My vac solenoids are shot and the only way to engage 4wd is to switch the hoses around. So Im trying to find out if anyone knows of a source other than the dealer or spector to get this part. I have been suggested to find one at a junkyard and grab the solenoids there for cheap but I have had no luck here in tennessee finding a junkyard with a cruiser. Spector and dealership wants hundreds for the part and even cruiserparts wants 150.00 plus 100.00 core charge. Seems a bit to pricey for this little piece. Any of you guys know where I should look to?? Thanks
1989 FJ62
222,000

 

[waldrtw]

Let me know what you find out. I have a FJ62 and it does the same thing. I just get out and switch the hoses every time I want 4x4. It is a pain but it is cheaper than $150.

Tim

 

[dd113]

Check out yahoo groups 3FE list. Kiel thompson figured out a homemade contraptcion to make it work. He lists part numbers etc... I just switch the hoses

 

[peepers]

you people must be reading my minds... this is unreal! i am on the 3fe list and just posted... i need them as well...

 

[ajax]

I did the homemade fix on my 62 last year and it's worked perfectly for me. Here's the info I was working with:

Replacement of the expensive vacuum solenoid switch that is mounted on the firewall:

Parts:
mac valve 35a-aaa-ddba-1ba valve 12 volt- qty 2 $34.00
arrow asp-1 exhaust muffler qty 2 $3.20
28-4-2 parker fitting qty 4 total 2.44


total for two valves assembly is $39.64
enough hose on truck but you want to get a little more.

the mac valves have 3 slots for the fittings
use teflon tape for a good seal
the exhaust fitting goes in the top numbered 3
install the parker fittings in the other two screw intakess
the lind from th manifold goes into fitting marked 1
on the mac valve.
the line from the transfer goes into fitting marked 2
cut the old wire leads off and connect the mac valve leads.
connect the vaccur lines.
for the mounting bracket i used a piece of alum. and formed a bracket.
these valves are industrial quality and should last a very long time.
to find valves go to macvalves.com

 

[cruiserdan]

Knox,

If you wish to investigate an OEM replacement for less than retail, PM me and I will be glad to assist.


Dan.