New to the site. Purchased a '75 FJ40 last year that was a frame-off restoration. No real modifications except a slight lift. I have had to perform minimal maintenance, but being military and gone a lot, she doesn't get driven much. Looks very similar to the neighbor's cruiser that I had always admired when I was much younger. Just had to have it.
Some background: I had replaced and bled the clutch slave cylinder, then tried to start. She turned over, but used the last amount of battery doing it. Jumped it from my car, but she wouldn't even turn over. After looking around, I noticed the fusible link had separated in two, between the quick disconnects from the positive terminal.
I conducted a word search on IH8mud and found some great info, but what captured my attention was what appears to be a quick disconnect leading into a green cylinder. What is that?
The only fusible link I have is the one wire leading from the positive post that has two quick disconnects; it is between these two quick disconnects where the line physically separated. Need some guidance. Do I need this green cylinder and is this what causes the price for a replacement to be so expensive?
Not a gifted engineer, but the Navy has taught me a bit about electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Any help/guidance you can provide would be most appreciated.
Many thanks,
CG
Some background: I had replaced and bled the clutch slave cylinder, then tried to start. She turned over, but used the last amount of battery doing it. Jumped it from my car, but she wouldn't even turn over. After looking around, I noticed the fusible link had separated in two, between the quick disconnects from the positive terminal.
I conducted a word search on IH8mud and found some great info, but what captured my attention was what appears to be a quick disconnect leading into a green cylinder. What is that?
The only fusible link I have is the one wire leading from the positive post that has two quick disconnects; it is between these two quick disconnects where the line physically separated. Need some guidance. Do I need this green cylinder and is this what causes the price for a replacement to be so expensive?
Not a gifted engineer, but the Navy has taught me a bit about electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Any help/guidance you can provide would be most appreciated.
Many thanks,
CG