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There is a resources tap at the top of the page. There are some FSMs available there.Thank you for posting that link. The FSMs that used to be on here are dead now. Good to find a new resource.
Yes, I connected it - still got a few possibilities I can try with the circuit tester to diagnoseWhen you take off the steering wheel center cover, have you confirmed that the single wire is connected to the spade terminal on the dash-side of the connection? I've seen them fed in there but not actually connected before.
I fixed the horn and found where the rubber thing you mentioned goes. Thanks!Hard to tell from the small pics, but it looks like the desmog was not carried out correctly. Go through this guide, then go through it again. Heads up, you're going to need a VCV or two and some new vacuum line.
Otherwise, it looks like your radiator and master cylinder are fairly new. The rubber thing on your battery pops into the top of the fender.
I suspect the hard parts have already been done. Like 4C said, I’d hone in on the required vacuum connections from the distributor and the HAI/BVSV.I fixed the horn and found where the rubber thing you mentioned goes. Thanks!
The guide looks very comprehensive but at this stage I'm a little intimidated by it. It mentions welding holes shut - I can't do that. I don't even know what desmogging is, why it is necessary and what the consequences of not doing it are. Can you help explain please?
Thanks very much for this explanation. I looked it up and had sort of figured that out but it's a relief to have it confirmed. This is something I never heard of before or contemplated so it's a little intimidating to have to do.your FJ60 originally came with many parts and systems to reduce tail pipe emissions: Air Injection & catalytic converter, Exhaust Gas Recirculation are the main systems. By the looks of your pictures your truck has had at least the air injection system removed, and maybe also the Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Removing or disabling these systems will effect other parts (eg. distributor advance) that will need to be addressed to have the engine operation optimized.
Because you are already missing key components (your air pump is probably missing or gutted), your best bet is to ensure the desmog has been finished correctly. Identify which parts are there, which are already gone and migrate towards what is recommended in the guide linked above.
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your FJ60 originally came with many parts and systems to reduce tail pipe emissions: Air Injection & catalytic converter, Exhaust Gas Recirculation are the main systems. By the looks of your pictures your truck has had at least the air injection system removed, and maybe also the Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Removing or disabling these systems will effect other parts (eg. distributor advance) that will need to be addressed to have the engine operation optimized.
Because you are already missing key components (your air pump is probably missing or gutted), your best bet is to ensure the desmog has been finished correctly. Identify which parts are there, which are already gone and migrate towards what is recommended in the guide linked above.
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Thanks - I'm going to start on that once I get it back. I took it for an inspection and they said it needed a new set of manifold gaskets. When I asked to be showed why, they used a mirror and flashlight to show me one of the manifold joints where there was some carbon around the edges. quoted me $790 for it. Is this excessive? Also parking brake which is probably down to the bell crank arms for $300. I could probably do the brakes myself but I'm apprehensive about trying to do the manifold gaskets - what do you think please?I suspect the hard parts have already been done. Like 4C said, I’d hone in on the required vacuum connections from the distributor and the HAI/BVSV.
Thanks - I'm going to start on that once I get it back. I took it for an inspection and they said it needed a new set of manifold gaskets. When I asked to be showed why, they used a mirror and flashlight to show me one of the manifold joints where there was some carbon around the edges. quoted me $790 for it. Is this excessive? Also parking brake which is probably down to the bell crank arms for $300. I could probably do the brakes myself but I'm apprehensive about trying to do the manifold gaskets - what do you think please?
Am I right in thinking that I need the following:
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and a lot of patience