Issues with my new fj40 please help! (1 Viewer)

[SuperDuperCruizer]

That looks like the original engine... can you get the serial number off the block. I doubt this is a 78 2F. I can see the mechanical pump with the outlet plugged up. Trace the main fuel line from the carb. It’s the metal hard line that is attached to the carb inlet with a hex nut. What is the hard line connected to on the other end?

 

[Ali Ali Ali]

@Ali Ali Ali your cabin air blower is missing as far as I can tell and you will need the cross bar on your battery tray.. or your one bump away from an acid bath. Lol

Thanks bro!

 

[brian]

You can fix everything or remove everything...depending what your friendly local smog has to say

 

[Ali Ali Ali]

You can fix everything or remove everything...depending what your friendly local smog has to say

We don't have any smog regulation in Illinois

 

[brian]

Then make it look like this.

 

[Ali Ali Ali]

Then make it look like this.

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What exactly are you saying I can remove? Please advise!

 

[brian]

Everything but the engine

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

I just spotted something in your bird‘s eye view of the engine compartment... the alternator tensioner bolt is not attached. You‘re alternator belt is probably loose.

I’d say hold off on ripping out the smog stuff at the moment... just my 2 cents.

 

[pjohnson]

What exactly are you saying I can remove? Please advise!

Please don't dive in and begin pulling things off without fully understanding what needs to be changed when you de-smog. Its not just a rip it out and restart job.

 

[3_puppies]

as stated above, looks like the fuel pump return is plugged off, can't see what the feed line is, has a zip tie on it?
couple of vacumn lines plugged off under the air cleaner above the distributor.
hope the wing nuts are sealed up good on the top of the air cleaner

 

[TCEd]

I'd suggest reconnecting the mechanical fuel pump and replacing the fuel filter and than check for fuel flow.

 

[kellervernon]

and reconnect your return line.

 

[Toyoland66]

Don’t desmog if everything is working

You have a 79+ tub and grill, engine looks like a 79+ also, maybe you have a 78 build date but MY 79?

See my thread on 79-80 desmog, I am not suggesting you start ripping out components but in my experience the emissions system is more easily understood if you approach it by system/ component, it’s overwhelming to look at the entire diagram and try to understand it.

The Definitive 79-80 Desmog Guide

This thread is the result of many hours of research and questions asked. I am using it to compile the final data for how to desmog a 79-80 FJ40 while still retaining beneficial systems. This is not intended to be a debate on the merits of desmogging your vehicle, those discussions exist...

forum.ih8mud.com

The fuel cut solenoid on the carb is one of the first things you should check IMO