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Builds Hard Ways - Rigger's 1969 FJ40
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Yes. Readily available for stupid cheap. Still.
thebigredrocker
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I've read the guru's mention dirty fuse panels can cause resistance and heat related electrical failures. I'd remeve the panel and scuff up the contact area's. I like to use a dremel with a wire wheel on that stuff. The dremel sandpaper wheel works good if you're careful. I think coolerman soda blasts his stuff. Remeber to scuff the harness terminals also. Might also double check that the red aftermarket wire is terminated properly.
If I were you I'd also pull the old switches apart and clean their innards. Looks like now would be a good time to get at them. It's fairly straight forward if you haven't crossed that bridge yet.
I'm not 100% sure what switches ground through the dash, so I just scuff all the dash holes for good measure. I know @Coolerman has confirmed the wiper switch uses a dash ground.
Oh, don't forget the turn indicators, they do need a bare metal dash ground. I think to get at the right indicator I removed the gauge cluster(not fun I know). I like scuff up the bulb socket's and bulb bases while they're out.
If I were you I'd also pull the old switches apart and clean their innards. Looks like now would be a good time to get at them. It's fairly straight forward if you haven't crossed that bridge yet.
I'm not 100% sure what switches ground through the dash, so I just scuff all the dash holes for good measure. I know @Coolerman has confirmed the wiper switch uses a dash ground.
Oh, don't forget the turn indicators, they do need a bare metal dash ground. I think to get at the right indicator I removed the gauge cluster(not fun I know). I like scuff up the bulb socket's and bulb bases while they're out.
Living in the Past
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I've rehabbed a few old fuse blocks for my 68 and 70. If you squeeze the fuse holders and they don't spring back, instead feel soft probably not much can be done. With any load will continue to heat and blow fuses. Worse case over time will melt insulation on the wires or catch fire. To help avoid these because cleaning the contact area squeeze the holder together so the fuse fits as tight as possible. Just like a loose crimp on the end of the wire and loose screw on the fuse block, a loose fuse will create heat and cause problems.
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@thebigredrocker @Living in the Past Thank you for your input.
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I seem to have my fuel system figured out. I'm awaiting some parts.
Considering an electrical upgrade, and found this thread:
Fuse block replacement/upgrade
posted the link here for safekeeping.
Considering an electrical upgrade, and found this thread:
Fuse block replacement/upgrade
posted the link here for safekeeping.
The City Racer fuse block would be a great option;
Fuse Box and Cover for '71 and Earlier Land Cruiser FJ40
Or if you have a little while, a coolerman rebuild is an amazing transformation of your existing harness.
IMHO, the blue sea fuse block would stick out like a sore thumb.
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it and it's warming to know Bryce is kicking butt during my travel. I'll be sure to pat him on the back!
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Fuel line showed up. Check.
Fuel line clamps showed up. Wrong size.
Installed headlights. Installed the new adjuster screws. Had some issues with those. I hope I got them correctly installed.
Installed bezel. Managed to get it right side up!
I should be okay with the bezel police.
Fuel line clamps showed up. Wrong size.
Installed headlights. Installed the new adjuster screws. Had some issues with those. I hope I got them correctly installed.
Installed bezel. Managed to get it right side up!
I should be okay with the bezel police.
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The amber lights below my headlights have a dual filament bulb. I’m sure one filament is illuminated with parking lamps and one is illuminated with turn signals. The fixture probably grounds to the sheet metal.
Can anyone confirm all of this?
Can anyone confirm all of this?
Living in the Past
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If you will look at the bib light one wire is solder to the case the other goes to one of the pins for the dual element lamp. Second wire can be added. Have done this a few times.
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So, does that mean that if I don’t add a wire then one filament will never illuminate?
Living in the Past
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Trace the wires. If one goes to ground it will only light one element. If both gets positive twelve volts it probably would. This light fixture was used as a tail light on the FJ25 and early FJ40s. Bib light on the FJ25 it was a turn signal and parking light. One the 61 FJ40 it had a third wire but second element wasn't used because the fenders had turn signals. The lamp fixture was never changed just the third wire was never installed. If you have the dual element lamp that lights both it was modified.
Living in the Past
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Doesn't.look like the original flasher but that is what it is. One by the heater hoses in the firewall is for turn signals. Should be one by the pedal bucket for the hazard flasher.
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I finally got around to removing the fuel tank. The goal was to remove the tank and empty out the old fuel. At the same time, I could inspect the area under the tank and make sure no rust drama was cooking under there.
Short story: mission accomplished. Long story: what a battle! The tank had 6 gallons of old fuel in it. With my compromised spinal joints, I wrestled that tank out of the truck. No small task for me. I planned to dump the fuel into a can, but I spilled some on the garage floor. Dang! Then, I decided to move the whole enchilada outdoors, so as not to make too much stink inside. Out in the driveway, I slowly poured the fuel into a pan and then transferred it into a Walmart 5 gallon can plus one more spare one gallon can that I had knocking around. The process proved to be quite messy. Fuel seems to want to slosh, splash, swirl, and just go everywhere. I spilled so much fuel, I could probably be arrested.
Meanwhile, the now unhooked fuel line in the garage had created a large puddle on the floor while I was distracted with the above. My entire garage reeks! So, I pulled out the fuel line and took it outside, then cleaned up the fuel spill mess. I now have all the garage doors and windows open and am attempting to air it all out. Fuel is amazingly smelly stuff. Good gracious, what a MESS!
Short story: mission accomplished. Long story: what a battle! The tank had 6 gallons of old fuel in it. With my compromised spinal joints, I wrestled that tank out of the truck. No small task for me. I planned to dump the fuel into a can, but I spilled some on the garage floor. Dang! Then, I decided to move the whole enchilada outdoors, so as not to make too much stink inside. Out in the driveway, I slowly poured the fuel into a pan and then transferred it into a Walmart 5 gallon can plus one more spare one gallon can that I had knocking around. The process proved to be quite messy. Fuel seems to want to slosh, splash, swirl, and just go everywhere. I spilled so much fuel, I could probably be arrested.
Meanwhile, the now unhooked fuel line in the garage had created a large puddle on the floor while I was distracted with the above. My entire garage reeks! So, I pulled out the fuel line and took it outside, then cleaned up the fuel spill mess. I now have all the garage doors and windows open and am attempting to air it all out. Fuel is amazingly smelly stuff. Good gracious, what a MESS!
