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I'm up for trying to figure out some sort of storage for sure. I do have a few other items to square away before I do though.
I'm hoping to wire up an amp and some speakers to plug an IPOD into for some tunes but I'm thinking underneath the center spot (3 man) of the bench. My seat has also had all the adjustment stuff removed so it sits in one spot.
I'm hoping to wire up an amp and some speakers to plug an IPOD into for some tunes but I'm thinking underneath the center spot (3 man) of the bench. My seat has also had all the adjustment stuff removed so it sits in one spot.
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So after driving this thing around as much as I can (including several round-trippers to work at 100 miles each way) I am definitely working out the bugs and learning a lot about my rig. Here are a few things so far:
The roof leaks where the front channel is riveted to the top. Both wind and water blow in as there are several spots where the top is separated. It takes quite a while for any water to make it through and you can't see it but with these recent storms it was impossible to keep out the water. I'll need to wait until it is totally dry and use some sort of sealer to fill the whole upper ridge where the channel and lid meet. It won't be visible but should help a lot with winterizing.
Driving 200 miles round trip in this rig is not very comfortable with worn out seats. I'm going to prioritize the repair and replacement of the seats. The springs will be rebuilt as well as new foam and upholstery. I've also decided to add seat heaters as it's butt cold without a heater.
I still need to replace the fuel line to the carb, clean the float bowl again and go through the filter one more time. It still is very hard to start after it sits for a few days. I can pull the choke and depress the pedal but it just doesn't want to start. I have to pump the pedal 25-30 times before there is enough fuel to keep it running.
The starter is grinding a little more frequently so that will have to be rebuilt sooner than later as well. I'm hoping Brett has a loaner to put on while I get the other one rebuilt here at my local shop.
The clutch master started leaking at the firewall and needed immediate replacement. I also need to go through all the brakes, change the master to a dual circuit and get longer brake lines made.
Did I mention the crankshaft pulley required emergent repair!!??
And my plan was to just get new shoes and putt it around town for a while....
The roof leaks where the front channel is riveted to the top. Both wind and water blow in as there are several spots where the top is separated. It takes quite a while for any water to make it through and you can't see it but with these recent storms it was impossible to keep out the water. I'll need to wait until it is totally dry and use some sort of sealer to fill the whole upper ridge where the channel and lid meet. It won't be visible but should help a lot with winterizing.
Driving 200 miles round trip in this rig is not very comfortable with worn out seats. I'm going to prioritize the repair and replacement of the seats. The springs will be rebuilt as well as new foam and upholstery. I've also decided to add seat heaters as it's butt cold without a heater.
I still need to replace the fuel line to the carb, clean the float bowl again and go through the filter one more time. It still is very hard to start after it sits for a few days. I can pull the choke and depress the pedal but it just doesn't want to start. I have to pump the pedal 25-30 times before there is enough fuel to keep it running.
The starter is grinding a little more frequently so that will have to be rebuilt sooner than later as well. I'm hoping Brett has a loaner to put on while I get the other one rebuilt here at my local shop.
The clutch master started leaking at the firewall and needed immediate replacement. I also need to go through all the brakes, change the master to a dual circuit and get longer brake lines made.
Did I mention the crankshaft pulley required emergent repair!!??
And my plan was to just get new shoes and putt it around town for a while....
I have the starter off my 1974 F.5 motor you can have for shipping. You can use it while you rebuild yours properly.
Call Mark and make sure it will bolt up before I ship it.
How cold does it get in San Diego? 50 degrees?
Call Mark and make sure it will bolt up before I ship it.
How cold does it get in San Diego? 50 degrees?
Season Weather Averages for San Diego International-Lindbergh (KSAN)
a lot of snowfall there, think he needs a heater
Cheers
Peter
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You are missing the lines on your bottom chart.
It down to 37 degrees the other morning. Which is cold for here, since my blood has thinned out a lot since growing up in Boston.
driving a drafty old metal cab fj45 without a heater is only one step above riding a motorcycle in that kinda cold.
WOW!
37 in San Diego is freezing!
37 in San Diego is freezing!
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Well after driving the 45 up to work one day I decided to make the rounds of a few cruiser outfits up in the L.A. area. My first stop was to MAF for a couple small items for the 40 and then on to SOR where I met up with Marv. He came out and admired the 45 and gave it a once over while asking a few questions. I explained the "custom" rear spare tire holder contraption to him and we went over a few items I was looking for. He was also able to answer a few questions I had.
While checking out the engine compartment he seemed a little startled to find my crank pulley VERY loose. "I wouldn't drive it..."
He explained how the lower pulley is pressed on and with it this loose it would probably just fall off. The worst news was that it probably wore out the crankshaft as well and I would be looking at a possible rebuild if it had. He had a temporary fix suggestion that I could probably get away with until the motor really needed an overhaul. Either way, I walked out of there a little stressed but with a new used crankshaft pulley, key, seal, thermostat, and gasket.
Then I limped her over to Mark's and chatted with him. He looked over what I had and made a few more suggestions as well as gave me better insight on the pulley issue. He also hooked me up with the other parts I would be needing once I pulled the pulley. He suggested I clean up the whole front of the motor while I'm at it. I got water pump gaskets, timing cover gasket and a few other small items and a much better understanding of what I was up against. He also suggested a much better fix if indeed the crank was worn and the new pulley would not press on correctly.
So, with the 100 mile tow AAA card in hand and eye-ing the TEMP gauge like a hawk I drove South hoping to make it home...
While checking out the engine compartment he seemed a little startled to find my crank pulley VERY loose. "I wouldn't drive it..."
He explained how the lower pulley is pressed on and with it this loose it would probably just fall off. The worst news was that it probably wore out the crankshaft as well and I would be looking at a possible rebuild if it had. He had a temporary fix suggestion that I could probably get away with until the motor really needed an overhaul. Either way, I walked out of there a little stressed but with a new used crankshaft pulley, key, seal, thermostat, and gasket.
Then I limped her over to Mark's and chatted with him. He looked over what I had and made a few more suggestions as well as gave me better insight on the pulley issue. He also hooked me up with the other parts I would be needing once I pulled the pulley. He suggested I clean up the whole front of the motor while I'm at it. I got water pump gaskets, timing cover gasket and a few other small items and a much better understanding of what I was up against. He also suggested a much better fix if indeed the crank was worn and the new pulley would not press on correctly.
So, with the 100 mile tow AAA card in hand and eye-ing the TEMP gauge like a hawk I drove South hoping to make it home...
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I made it home without issue and the loose pulley wasn't any worse for wear. I parked it in the garage and planned to tackle the problem in the morning. In the meantime I called my Toyota mechanic buddy and picked his brain about my issue. Yep, gotta be done he assured me and said I might get away with no crank wear but it's a toss up. Sometimes the crank goes, sometimes the pulley goes, and sometimes they both do.
Crank Pulley...
So the next morning I started by draining the coolant...
Then I noted the wiring configuration of the terminal blocks and unhooked them. These barely stayed together and both need to be replaced...
Removed the front bib and unhooked the coolant hoses, unbolted the radiator support and pulled the unit as one. I did my best to go slowly as to prevent breaking off of the two lower support bolts but one did.
Once the radiator was out I had a clear view of the front of the motor. I had plans to change the radiator hoses as well as the thermostat and heater hoses. Mark had suggested I clean up the front of the motor and take off the water pump, timing cover, etc. since I had it all apart. The first order of business was to remove the pulley. Normally this would be done with a puller, but after looking at it Marv assured me I wouldn't need it...
Well he was right. As soon as the fan belt was removed the pulley nearly fell off and did exactly that as soon as I touched it.
After removing the pulley I took a look at the crankshaft...
Then removed the timing cover and checked the gears for wear and slop...
Crank Pulley...
So the next morning I started by draining the coolant...
Then I noted the wiring configuration of the terminal blocks and unhooked them. These barely stayed together and both need to be replaced...
Removed the front bib and unhooked the coolant hoses, unbolted the radiator support and pulled the unit as one. I did my best to go slowly as to prevent breaking off of the two lower support bolts but one did.
Once the radiator was out I had a clear view of the front of the motor. I had plans to change the radiator hoses as well as the thermostat and heater hoses. Mark had suggested I clean up the front of the motor and take off the water pump, timing cover, etc. since I had it all apart. The first order of business was to remove the pulley. Normally this would be done with a puller, but after looking at it Marv assured me I wouldn't need it...
Well he was right. As soon as the fan belt was removed the pulley nearly fell off and did exactly that as soon as I touched it.
After removing the pulley I took a look at the crankshaft...
Then removed the timing cover and checked the gears for wear and slop...
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$650.00 for a metal box and two drawer slides. Thats nice. Build it yourself!
Hi Dom,
Here is what I would like to do under the drivers seat.
View attachment 283594
It seems that there is never enough room in the cab of my pickup for stuff.
This we originally made by Johathan's shop (TLC) so I called them to see how much they would build me one for and they told me $650
If you like it maybe you and I should build a couple of them when the time comes.
Cheers,
Jim
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The two pulleys...
Now the moment of truth. I slid the new pulley on to see how loose it was going to be. To my surprise it barely went on before it stopped. Maybe 1/8 of an inch or so.
I must not have lined up the keyway I thought. But no, it actually was a very snug fit! 
Now I felt pretty good about the repair and gathered up the rest of the parts...
Removed the timing cover and removed the old seal...
After pulling the thermostat I was a little more convinced that this truck really does only have about 50,000 original miles. I think there's a chance this is the original thermostat. I also just flipped 50,000 and the 5 is close to virgin white while all the other numbers are very discolored.
I cleaned up the housing, scrapped off the welded on gaskets, re-installed and placed the new thermostat in...
While I had all this stuff off I cleaned, sanded and prepped all the parts for paint. After a few coats of primer and paint everything looked better for the re-install. I cleaned up the gears and removed all the crap that had been built up over the years on the front of the motor. Then I pressed in the timing cover seal and re-installed it with a new gasket and pressed on the new crank pulley...
Now the moment of truth. I slid the new pulley on to see how loose it was going to be. To my surprise it barely went on before it stopped. Maybe 1/8 of an inch or so.
I must not have lined up the keyway I thought. But no, it actually was a very snug fit!
Now I felt pretty good about the repair and gathered up the rest of the parts...
Removed the timing cover and removed the old seal...
After pulling the thermostat I was a little more convinced that this truck really does only have about 50,000 original miles. I think there's a chance this is the original thermostat. I also just flipped 50,000 and the 5 is close to virgin white while all the other numbers are very discolored.
I cleaned up the housing, scrapped off the welded on gaskets, re-installed and placed the new thermostat in...
While I had all this stuff off I cleaned, sanded and prepped all the parts for paint. After a few coats of primer and paint everything looked better for the re-install. I cleaned up the gears and removed all the crap that had been built up over the years on the front of the motor. Then I pressed in the timing cover seal and re-installed it with a new gasket and pressed on the new crank pulley...
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Now that the initial problem was solved it was time to put everything back together. I put the fan back on...
http://www.dominicsmith.com/1965_FJ45_Pulley_files/Media/IMG_3072/IMG_3072.jpg
Put the radiator support back in...
[IMG]http://www.dominicsmith.com/1965_FJ45_Pulley_files/Media/IMG_3073/IMG_3073.jpg
And slid the radiator back in...
Finally I put the shroud back in, reconnected all the hoses and refilled the radiator...
I re-wired the terminal blocks, placed the bib back on and that was it!
Now that I have a new thermostat the rig warms right up to the first mark on the TEMP gauge and doesn't move. Before it would drop way below the mark when I was driving on the freeway.
Thanks to Marv for finding the problem I was unaware of and to Mark for giving me good guidance as usual.
http://www.dominicsmith.com/1965_FJ45_Pulley_files/Media/IMG_3072/IMG_3072.jpg
Put the radiator support back in...
[IMG]http://www.dominicsmith.com/1965_FJ45_Pulley_files/Media/IMG_3073/IMG_3073.jpg
And slid the radiator back in...
Finally I put the shroud back in, reconnected all the hoses and refilled the radiator...
I re-wired the terminal blocks, placed the bib back on and that was it!
Now that I have a new thermostat the rig warms right up to the first mark on the TEMP gauge and doesn't move. Before it would drop way below the mark when I was driving on the freeway.
Thanks to Marv for finding the problem I was unaware of and to Mark for giving me good guidance as usual.
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glad to hear the crank was ok. With my luck it would have to pulled. Nice truck, what I wouldnt give for a 45.
Did you replace the harness terminal blocks while you had the harness apart?
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Thanks 79. I always liked the 45's and waited 13 years after my first 40 to get one. I should've bought one long ago.
These went back together OK but the next time I have to tear them apart I'm not so sure. I haven't ordered them but I think they are still available from Toyota. Added to my list...
Has anybody talked to you about the metal four blade fan yet?
Yeah, talk to Landcrusher909. Rob lost a metal blade, it was imbedded in the fan shroud. Luckily it did not go through the hood.
The 45 just gets better looking every day
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Yeah, talk to Landcrusher909. Rob lost a metal blade, it was imbedded in the fan shroud. Luckily it did not go through the hood.
The 45 just gets better looking every day
Thanks guys. Now that you mention it I think I remember loosing a blade on my 71 many moons ago.
So what's the solution?
early 2F non fan clutch style fan blade. I might(depends on condition) have a spare, but its pretty weathered. best(safest) bet is to get one from Cdan.
You around today? I can swing the starter up your way. I discovered a broken spring on my fuel pump while making a new fuel line from pump to carb yesterday. Replaced it with a spare pump and need to test it out to see if the lean highway stumble that I have been fighting forever is gone.
You around today? I can swing the starter up your way. I discovered a broken spring on my fuel pump while making a new fuel line from pump to carb yesterday. Replaced it with a spare pump and need to test it out to see if the lean highway stumble that I have been fighting forever is gone.