Builds Hard Ways - Rigger's 1969 FJ40

[Rigger]

I got a bit of a wiring mess up front but at least the sheet metal is back together!

 

[Rigger]

 

[Rigger]

Santa showed up!

 

[Rigger]

I'm preparing to start the motor. In preparation for that, I want to clean out the fuel system. There is half a tank of really old fuel that I'd like to get rid of. So, starting at the . . . .

Fuel tank: I'd like to disconnect the filler neck and the fuel line to the engine, pull the tank out and empty it. Any tips for this? Anything to watch out for? I'm specifically concerned that I might somehow damage the original fuel line connection at the tank. But maybe I'd be better off with all new fuel lines, anyway? What do you think?

Line from fuel pump up to the carb: This line has one of those in line filters (not OEM) in it. Maybe better if I get rid of it? I like the idea of all hard lines up near the hot manifold. What do you guys think?

Does anyone know if I can even get replacement OEM fuel lines?

 

[Rigger]

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[Rigger]

The switch in the top photo came from the hole near the cig lighter in the bottom photo. It was snipped off behind the dash just as you see it. What is this switch for?

 

[Fallon 40]

I believe on my 4/71 that Hole is for my dome light switch the wire on the switch does not look like OEM.

 

[Rigger]

I believe on my 4/71 that Hole is for my dome light switch the wire on the switch does not look like OEM.

Thanks. I thought the ceiling light had a switch right on the light itself. But I must be wrong about that.

 

[Fallon 40]

I'm thinking maybe the later years, not sure tho some else might chime in. The body of your switch looks big but it might be the picture. I'll look at an extra switch I have in the morning to see if it looks like yours.

 

[Fallon 40]

Looks like same switch different connection for the wires.

 

[Rigger]

 

[Rigger]

Found this tucked up under the dash. I think these wires (they're about 6' long) used to go to the rear heater.

 

[Rigger]

Starting to round up fluids: Oil, coolant, also need gear oil and brake fluid.

 

[Rigger]

To do list:
Top off oil
Connect heater hoses
Fill w/ coolant
Fill front axle
Fill rear axle
Fill transmission
Fill transfer case
Install battery
Fill clutch master
Fill brake master
Bleed clutch hydraulics
Bleed brakes
Drain old gasoline
Put in new gasoline
Change fuel filters
Install driver seat
Hook up rear lights
Install headlights
Hook up all front lights

See if truck will start

Install dash pad

 

[Rigger]

Also install front lockout hubs

 

[Bripars40]

You should check out a 5 gallon bucket of gear oil. That way you can change all your fluids at once.

I bought mine off of amazon for a good price.

 

[Rigger]

That is a great idea @Bripars40 Thanks

 

[Rigger]

Should I get new fuel lines? Or stick with what I have?

 

[Rigger]

This is the hard line from the fuel pump to the carb. Bummed that there's a cut in filter. Does anyone know if I can buy this line new?

 

[Rigger]