Builds Grey Gardens FJ62LG-PNEA: An idiots guide to resurrecting a high mileage FJ62 (1 Viewer)

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I’m crossing off a few things from the list every week. It’s the only way I know how to do it.
 
I’m crossing off a few things from the list every week. It’s the only way I know how to do it.
Thats my plan along with new tcase have the new hd input gear for the case and bellhousing so Im a ways out need a lift for my shop asap so its priority have my 80 to drive that I dumped a buch of cash into back in October so I would make myself do the 5 speed swap sold my working perfectly auto along with my tcase sooooo my 62 isn't gonna be happy with me for a minute lol also habe my taco pickup witch i mainly drive but its not a landcruiser
 
Another brick in the wall.

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It drove today a few miles. It was a good day. I added the new throttle position sensor and calibrated it, the idle quickly dropped down to 650 and stayed there most of the time. Other than needing a desmog and having a nasty exhaust leak it’s great.

Next up is:

-Flush coolant
-Flush oil and install dual filtration system
-Get turn signals working and rear license plate lights.
-New brakes all around. New wheel bearings are a must.
-Reattach all the column trim and bolts.
-Weld the floor patch in the trunk
-Install a new carb fan
-Roof rust repair

A huge thanks to @js0k for making this happen.

It needs the five speed badly, but now we know the concept works. It’s great to see another one live on.

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Excellent work! :cheers: Happy to have another FJ62 back in action.
 
1.5” coolant filter on order. This will collect that nasty sediment that’s all in this engine.

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Updated the original list:

3 things left from the original list.

Time for rust repair and to get the truck to drive to its next date with destiny.

To rip that dang automatic out and swap to a 5 speed. It has to make it maybe 80 miles over to @samc2447 ’s shop to get torn apart and remade into something respectable.
 
Updated the original list:

3 things left from the original list.

Time for rust repair and to get the truck to drive to its next date with destiny.

To rip that dang automatic out and swap to a 5 speed. It has to make it maybe 80 miles over to @samc2447 ’s shop to get torn apart and remade into something respectable.

Excited to watch this! When you add a 5spd to a FJ62 does it become a FJ65?
 
Had another great day. It’s almost ready to have its trans ripped out!

Got the following knocked out

-steering column is no longer falling out. Bolts back in, ready for clamshell.

-auto trans is completely not leaking. Reseated the dipstick

-Flushed the first water fill. Added chemical flush and it’s still nasty. I expect to put the upgraded block drain in thanks to @crtx 90910-09120. This is going to be a step 2 of 6 for the cooling system.

This video is basically where I’m at.

-I added j hook wiper arms, small things

-added Pareto point dual filter bypass system. Basically a bolt on and will help the 3FE not die

-added a mangefine on the ps line. Fluid was black and looked like used engine oil. This may save the box.

-added a new pigtail to the oil pressure sending unit, now that works. Awesome stuff.

Ran out of daylight, next update is brakes and rust repair. And to rip the automatic out. Can’t wait.

Took it on a ride to the pizza joint and stopped in a parking lot. The lighting was right for certified iPhone photography.

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Had another great day. It’s almost ready to have its trans ripped out!

Got the following knocked out

-steering column is no longer falling out. Bolts back in, ready for clamshell.

-auto trans is completely not leaking. Reseated the dipstick

-Flushed the first water fill. Added chemical flush and it’s still nasty. I expect to put the upgraded block drain in thanks to @crtx 90910-09120. This is going to be a step 2 of 6 for the cooling system.

This video is basically where I’m at.

-I added j hook wiper arms, small things

-added Pareto point dual filter bypass system. Basically a bolt on and will help the 3FE not die

-added a mangefine on the ps line. Fluid was black and looked like used engine oil. This may save the box.

-added a new pigtail to the oil pressure sending unit, now that works. Awesome stuff.

Ran out of daylight, next update is brakes and rust repair. And to rip the automatic out. Can’t wait.

Took it on a ride to the pizza joint and stopped in a parking lot. The lighting was right for certified iPhone photography.

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Feast your Eyes on this JIS JAZZ .........


- I now am Hand Stenciling ALL FJ62 and FJ60 NOS Ingnition Lock Cylinders Recessed FONTS, in Marine Grade Black DTM Enamel .....


i DARE you to Step up to The JAPAN Spec. ONLY Ignition Lock Cylinder Trophy Truck table here at the SKUNK-WORKS Laboratory .....



- if you mail me your current ignition cylinder ill do it for as a Breaker her in Post holidays gift ..... :santa::santa:


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below is my FIRST one installed in fellow members 1990 FJ62LG-KK CANADA spec...



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I’ll be calling you soon, and you’ll have some gifts in the mail. I’m gonna need a a complete package solution from you.

You’re a great asset to the community, thanks for your help!
 
I’ll be calling you soon, and you’ll have some gifts in the mail. I’m gonna need a a complete package solution from you.

You’re a great asset to the community, thanks for your help!


thanks Alex . :)

is a nice thing to be able to help people in a unique way i can


when u say whole package ?

like the POM POM ME ME alex side show key porn i just turned on 4 u ?



fyi i only have qty x 4 pcs of the TRUE NOS FJ60 Locking flying saucer gas caps remaining , and then there history !


NLA / DISC ,,,,



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Funny that you mention that, that non usa vented cap fixed a bad pressure build up issue in my 60. I had a normal factory cap that I drilled a 1/16 hole in, it was still building up pressure and hissing since I’m using a non usa carb without a charcoal canister.


The non usa flying saucer cap fixed that! No more pressure build up.

I know I can get the cylinder out; but once the clamshell is on…this truck is never coming back off! Your details are too nice for a near part out Junker truck like this.
 
Funny that you mention that, that non usa vented cap fixed a bad pressure build up issue in my 60. I had a normal factory cap that I drilled a 1/16 hole in, it was still building up pressure and hissing since I’m using a non usa carb without a charcoal canister.


The non usa flying saucer cap fixed that! No more pressure build up.

I know I can get the cylinder out; but once the clamshell is on…this truck is never coming back off! Your details are too nice for a near part out Junker truck like this.




Together Alex :

we have Risen From the ASH's of the Teq Phoenix like the below : ALEX Brought his trailer !



now : below that < here we are Brother .........







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