Looking for a solid FJ 40 Mechanic in Maine

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MyTwoToys

MyTwoToys

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I am in the middle of a frame off build for a 1972 FJ-40. I reached out to Rain76king to see if he had any suggestions and he told me to post to your thread. I have worked with Poor Wally on the body but he is too far away to help with the other stuff. I live in Southern Maine about 30 min South of Portland. I am pretty close to getting the rig completed, but need some help from someone who is tight with these rigs. I would appreciate any help you all can send my way. I have posted some photos of my work to date for your viewing pleasure.

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Call or pm (start a conversation) here on mud with Kina (cruiserland) of North Country Land Cruisers. He's just south of North Conway and is very proficient with cruisers.
 
Thanks Yodafrick. I will PM Cruiserland. As I said, would really like to get the rig on the road for the summer.
 
I need help getting the engine to run. I can get it to fire with starting fluid, but can not get it to run. I am holding off on completing the front body installation until I do this. Once I know for sure the engine will run I can push to get the rest of the rig put together and hopefully on the road soon. Cruiserland has a full plate at the moment so was unable to help. Not sure if my issue is the fuel pump or something more. Kina from Cruiserland did offer some tips that I have to try this weekend. If you have any ideas or know of anyone who is solid with these that would be awesome. I am getting really anxious to get the thing on the road.
 
MyToy72 said:
I need help getting the engine to run. I can get it to fire with starting fluid, but can not get it to run. I am holding off on completing the front body installation until I do this. Once I know for sure the engine will run I can push to get the rest of the rig put together and hopefully on the road soon. Cruiserland has a full plate at the moment so was unable to help. Not sure if my issue is the fuel pump or something more. Kina from Cruiserland did offer some tips that I have to try this weekend. If you have any ideas or know of anyone who is solid with these that would be awesome. I am getting really anxious to get the thing on the road.
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Was the Weber rebuilt? What can you tell us about the engine? Was it rebuilt? Did it run correctly before?
 
Sure, Sorry about that. I found the rig in a field. PO noted that it had run 1.5 years earlier. The tub was so rotted I decided to just rip it apart. Gas tank was gone, no battery etc.. I was able to manually crank the engine by hand to verify the engine was not seized but never started it. I then had a local mechanic scope the engine to be sure it was worth putting $$$ into. He noted that it was barely broken in based on the cylinder walls and that it was internally in great shape. I pulled the engine, cleaned it and changed all the gaskets, but the head gasket as it looked tight etc.. No noted oil leaks before I tore it down. Again, the engine looked really clean and solid when I looked in the valve cover, oil pan etc... the oil was actually clean when I drained it. Put it back together and added a new weber 38 carb, electronic ignition and 6 to 1 header. Fired the engine with starter fluid but could not keep it running. Looks like I had a fuel pump issue as it leaked. Was advised to just pour gas into the carb to check to see if it would keep running. I tried that and was unable to get it to run. Pulled the fuel pump, stock mechanical, and cleaned it up. I reinstalled it and it now no longer leaks. Can fire the engine but it will not run at this point. I also made sure that I set up the distributer to point to the #1 cylinder as well before I tried to fire it. She pulls strong with the starter fluid but will not run for more than 4/5 seconds. That is the 30 second summary of where I am today. Thanks again for the input. I am mechanically inclined, but not a mechanic. My hope is to find someone who really knows these and can help me solve the issue and get it running. Thanks.

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Rick, that works for me. I have sent you a PM with my cell phone number. Many thanks.
 
you sure your getting spark?
I know you said you got it to run a little but was that before the electronics?
Good luck!
 
bobm said:
Fuel delivery not spark. Check filter and fuel pump and lines. Sounds like a quick fix.

Thanks Bob.
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I tend to agree. I say bad fuel pump.
 
I'm in Arundel and might be able to help out. I pretty much have the same set up as you.
 
Thanks for the input. I will try to isolate the fuel pump and get fuel into the carb. RC-10 do you live over near the Dutch Elm Golf Course by chance? If so, I think I have seen your rig. I do have a new fuel pump on order from Cruiser Outfitters but they are backordered at the moment. I may have to look to get a used one unless I switch to an electric pump which I was hoping to avoid. RC 10 I will send you a PM to see if we can connect.
 
That's me. I use to live on limerick rd and now I moved a half mile away on liberty acres.
 
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