Hi All,
I've started this thread to document the work I have completed (and will complete) on my 1985 FJ73 LX Hardtop.
How it arrived:
$1800 down, and after towing it along Tonkin Hwy for what seemed like forever, my new 4WD arrived at its temporary resting place, my parent's house.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fr76hoesryz8q3u/2013-10-15%2014.06.10.jpg
With at least 2 conrods punched through the block / sump, the beast was going nowhere.
So, LOTS of photos ensue (detailing where everything goes), and a replacement engine is bought for $800: A 1987 60 Series 3F
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uiq97zqjqq6u4tv/2013-10-15%2014.06.58.jpg
I then proceed to do what any smart person would do: a full clean & service.
I ended up spending a good 4 weeks of 2-3 hours a night working on this.
Rocker cover was removed, the oil sludge was removed, valves adjusted (or close enough), coolant channels flushed, rear main seal changed, spigot bearing changed, flywheel machined, full clutch kit, and all new ignition components.
When I got bored working on the engine, I was working on the rest of the vehicle. So, a transmission & transfer oil change, re-greasing of most of the running gear (where specified), fabricating a new battery mount, and a bit of rust-killing was in order.
25/11/2013 - The new engine roars to life
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ewaxdh7xtkwgcws/2013-11-25%2020.20.22.jpg
I finish off putting her back together, proceed to do a coolant & oil flush (using the bottle additives), and later install new oil and fuel filters. I then install a High Energy Ignition kit from Jaycar, a pair of Narva spotlights, and marveled at my work
Until I went to Busselton after Christmas, where it promptly overheated near Settlers Roadhouse at about 8PM (100KM from our destination).
The next morning (after limping the cruiser into Busselton at midnight) I took it into the local mechanic, and... My suspicions were right, thermostat failure.
The cruiser (miracle of a thing) had still managed to push enough coolant past the thermostat to keep me driving (under 2k rpm though
)
$300 later for a Genuine Toyota thermostat, cooling system flush, almost $100 of coolant and I was on my way.
So, my list of things left to do:
Install new Gabriel Nitro Shocks
Install new Gabriel steering dampener
Carby rebuild (Damn flat spot)
Rear diff service / rebuild LSD
Buy / Install auto locker for front diff
Fix electric windows (passenger up and driver control of passenger down - earth issue)
Replace brushes in blower motor
Fix PO's dodgy wiring for door light
Fix PO's dodgy central locking install
Replace dying CB
Fix Handbrake (what 70 doesn't need this doing?)
I've started this thread to document the work I have completed (and will complete) on my 1985 FJ73 LX Hardtop.
How it arrived:
$1800 down, and after towing it along Tonkin Hwy for what seemed like forever, my new 4WD arrived at its temporary resting place, my parent's house.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fr76hoesryz8q3u/2013-10-15%2014.06.10.jpg
With at least 2 conrods punched through the block / sump, the beast was going nowhere.
So, LOTS of photos ensue (detailing where everything goes), and a replacement engine is bought for $800: A 1987 60 Series 3F
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uiq97zqjqq6u4tv/2013-10-15%2014.06.58.jpg
I then proceed to do what any smart person would do: a full clean & service.
I ended up spending a good 4 weeks of 2-3 hours a night working on this.
Rocker cover was removed, the oil sludge was removed, valves adjusted (or close enough), coolant channels flushed, rear main seal changed, spigot bearing changed, flywheel machined, full clutch kit, and all new ignition components.
When I got bored working on the engine, I was working on the rest of the vehicle. So, a transmission & transfer oil change, re-greasing of most of the running gear (where specified), fabricating a new battery mount, and a bit of rust-killing was in order.
25/11/2013 - The new engine roars to life
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ewaxdh7xtkwgcws/2013-11-25%2020.20.22.jpg
I finish off putting her back together, proceed to do a coolant & oil flush (using the bottle additives), and later install new oil and fuel filters. I then install a High Energy Ignition kit from Jaycar, a pair of Narva spotlights, and marveled at my work
Until I went to Busselton after Christmas, where it promptly overheated near Settlers Roadhouse at about 8PM (100KM from our destination).
The next morning (after limping the cruiser into Busselton at midnight) I took it into the local mechanic, and... My suspicions were right, thermostat failure.
The cruiser (miracle of a thing) had still managed to push enough coolant past the thermostat to keep me driving (under 2k rpm though
)$300 later for a Genuine Toyota thermostat, cooling system flush, almost $100 of coolant and I was on my way.
So, my list of things left to do:
Install new Gabriel Nitro Shocks
Install new Gabriel steering dampener
Carby rebuild (Damn flat spot)
Rear diff service / rebuild LSD
Buy / Install auto locker for front diff
Fix electric windows (passenger up and driver control of passenger down - earth issue)
Replace brushes in blower motor
Fix PO's dodgy wiring for door light
Fix PO's dodgy central locking install
Replace dying CB
Fix Handbrake (what 70 doesn't need this doing?)
