They are a fun tool, I've got one on my bench that needs to be bolted down some year. Looks like a 3 tonner?
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Nice 3 ton, that's the size of mine, but mine's an old Jet. It's behind the drill press. Dakes are top notch.
So, a split case from an FJ62 can be converted to manual operation bc they too have are vacuum operated? I've been hunting a split case, but constrained to 60 cases. Maybe I should enlarge my search? What parts were needed to convert to manual operation? I apologize if I missed discussion of this in your thread.
This will get you started...
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fj62 t-case Vac to manual shift (the answer using all toyota parts)
Well Im not at home so I can't give ya the part numbers but when I get thru the door I'll post them up. Heres the deal, its almost too simple. You use 2 seals from an 85 fj60 case. Also the linkage from an fj60 case works as well. It even bolts right into the shaft its self and the only...
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I started the adventure on page 58. You were there…
There’s some sifting to do so hopefully you have a few minutes. I tore everything apart almost a year ago, did a few of the minor things, cleaned and bagged everything and then it basically sat in a pile on my garage floor until about April.
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i was eyeballing that press when we were hangin' nice.
where does an arbor press come in handy over a hydraulic shop press? same same, just different way of doing it?
@cruiseroutfit / cruiser outfitter sell all the bits to manual convert a vac split case to manual.. and a good guide on the conversion The Wagon Way - http://thewagonway.com/?p=51
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Your guess is as good as mine. I’m new to them. It’s come in handy a couple times since I’ve got it, so that’s cool. Takes up less space than a full on hydraulic press, but not as versatile.
. Leverage! There's a Reason for that 
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Which year? Seriously though, you are making tremendous progress!
Almost a week and a half..,you can do it!
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Shooting for 2022, but that might still be a pipe dream. Good to have goals though…
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Today marks the 3 year anniversary of the FBN build. Drove home after Pig Party 2018 and went to work on it. Was wanting to have the tub on the frame by now. Pretty close to that point, maybe another week or two 
Currently working on a twin-stick shifter setup for the t-case.
Currently working on a twin-stick shifter setup for the t-case.
Eating the elephant...
You are great! It is so fun and motivating to see all these great builds going on! It gives me courage!
always wanted to do a twin stick on mine, then decided to just cut the shift plate for 2lo, then just removed it all together, just lazy i guess.