Builds Joined the 40 club! 1970 FJ40 Frame off build...
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I have new aftermarket water pumps on the shelf for far less than the rebuilder wants to rebuild an OE one.
The pulley on your alternator is not correct. A wide pulley came standard starting in 1968, but often gets lost by the rebuilders, who throw a GM pulley on [which is what is on yours] I've got plenty of those in stock too.
Take a close look at your dented side cover where the PCV tube attaches. The tube is bent and the cover is deformed. Make sure there are no cracks.
The pulley on your alternator is not correct. A wide pulley came standard starting in 1968, but often gets lost by the rebuilders, who throw a GM pulley on [which is what is on yours] I've got plenty of those in stock too.
Take a close look at your dented side cover where the PCV tube attaches. The tube is bent and the cover is deformed. Make sure there are no cracks.
kcisland
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I appreciate the sharp eyes and knowledge that only comes from years of experience Mark!
Both the oil dipstick and PCV were smashed during shipping back to me. Here is a close up:
I am hoping I can pull it out with out ruining the gasket seal or cracking the cover.
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Don’t ship it until Monday next week; I am taking a long weekend for the holiday and the shippers get fussy about having to leave stuff on the truck.
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Just to note the difference between my 1F vs 2F oil filter and sending unit.
Old oil sending unit tapped into block, outlet to filter to the left edge of the picture with the two holes.
No tap on the 2F for the oil sending unit (small circle). So I will need the oil filter bracket on the passenger side with the sending unit port...
Old oil sending unit tapped into block, outlet to filter to the left edge of the picture with the two holes.
No tap on the 2F for the oil sending unit (small circle). So I will need the oil filter bracket on the passenger side with the sending unit port...
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Wow, another top shelf build. Very humbling to read through and see all you’ve done.
Did you get an answer on the rear drum brake shoe pins? I think @FJ40Jim said in another thread (@wngrog) that you can drill a hole for those pins, and then you have the springs correct (one in front, one in back of shoes). Otherwise both springs go in back so the shoes are pulled toward the backing plate. And if cylinders have ramps on the adjustable side, thick part of ramp goes outward (resulting in no gap between shoe and ramp). Most of the new replacement cylinders don’t have the ramps, and with no existing old ones to use probably a mute point. All I know, which ain’t much.
Did you get an answer on the rear drum brake shoe pins? I think @FJ40Jim said in another thread (@wngrog) that you can drill a hole for those pins, and then you have the springs correct (one in front, one in back of shoes). Otherwise both springs go in back so the shoes are pulled toward the backing plate. And if cylinders have ramps on the adjustable side, thick part of ramp goes outward (resulting in no gap between shoe and ramp). Most of the new replacement cylinders don’t have the ramps, and with no existing old ones to use probably a mute point. All I know, which ain’t much.
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Here are pics of the valve cover situation and the head casting number. I will double check the nut size when I get home.
Studs and set nut:
Casting number:
Here are pics of the valve cover situation and the head casting number. I will double check the nut size when I get home.
Studs and set nut:
Casting number:
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Yup, those look like 12s. You’ve got a late model rocker assembly on an early head. : rolleyes:
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Here’s a couple of cellphone pics of the carburetor I was telling you about.
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Belated Happy New Year Mudders!
Holidays with the family and storm damage around the property kept me out of the shop. Most people had Christmas ornaments up but I had hanging parts drying with 2 part epoxy.
Between that and a new round of CAD parts I was able to get a new round of parts on the block.
Holidays with the family and storm damage around the property kept me out of the shop. Most people had Christmas ornaments up but I had hanging parts drying with 2 part epoxy.
Between that and a new round of CAD parts I was able to get a new round of parts on the block.
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You’ve definitely crossed the line there Keith!
Welcome.
Welcome.
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Disassembled the alternator for rebuild:
Found a shorted/burnt out insulator on the brush holder which I couldn't find any where so I made up my own:
Found this nylon grommet at the hardware store:
Tapped it for the screw and put it in my drill to sand down the neck to the proper size.
Found a shorted/burnt out insulator on the brush holder which I couldn't find any where so I made up my own:
Found this nylon grommet at the hardware store:
Tapped it for the screw and put it in my drill to sand down the neck to the proper size.
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