Mike's 1978 FJ40 Build

[78fj40mg]

Please do Georg, my Saginaw pump is not aligned so I would like to compare to an oem setup

Matt, You most likely have the wrong pulley on it.


Your Saginaw may benefit from this pulley:

You might want to check my pulley issues thread here

 

[subzali]

My Saginaw doesn't have a keyed shaft. I am using a Volvo pulley and mine is actually offset in the forward direction using the jt outfitters bracket. Oh well

 

[78fj40mg]

Today I installed the new PS pulley (that Georg @orangefj45 sent me) and it looks great and perfectly aligned with the other engine pulleys.

Pulley installed

Belt installed and now has proper clearance off cooling hose

Belt aligned perfectly

Both belts living in harmony

Next step is to remove the fender to remove the old gear box and install the new mounting pedestal and PS gear box.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Glad to see good progress Mike! Looks great!

 

[JohnnyC]

I bet your relieved

 

[roma042987]

Good deal!

 

[PabloCruise]

Nice work! What is your build date? I noticed you have the side window defrosters, which I think came later in '78.
My '78 has a 09/77 build date.

 

[handcannon]

Good to see how that worked out, and good that Georg willingly worked with you to find the correct solution.

By the way, which part of the great Pacific Northwet do you call home?

Don

 

[fj401978]

Nice work! What is your build date? I noticed you have the side window defrosters, which I think came later in '78.
My '78 has a 09/77 build date.

Pablo, I have a Federal model 12/77 build date and it has the side defrosters...not sure when they started, though.

 

[PabloCruise]

Pablo, I have a Federal model 12/77 build date and it has the side defrosters...not sure when they started, though.

Wow, I just missed out!
I love my '78, but it was very difficult to add PS to mine, as my block was not tapped for the PS pump bracket like Mike's...

 

[78fj40mg]

The nickel trick.

I did the penny rebuilt on the relay rod/Pittman arm ball housing, the pennies really didn't work that well so I upgraded to nickels and worked great. Here are a few pics.

 

[78fj40mg]

I had a slight alignment issue with the installation of the PS box but has been resolved, here's the link:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/po...es-on-my-1978-fj40.836627/page-6#post-9651155

 

[tls3601]

Looking good Mike. Will PM you on my fuel vent stuff, thanks bud!!!

 

[78fj40mg]

Looking good Mike. Will PM you on my fuel vent stuff, thanks bud!!!

Thanks Tom! Let me know how things are coming along.

 

[78fj40mg]

Finished the rear brake proportioning valve install

Painted the PS gear box

Painted heat shield with high temp silver paint this should help keep the PS hoses cooler

Painted PS box with high temp black paint

Installed the PS box and associated plumbing

Insulated PS high pressure hose to protect from exhaust manifold heat

Tomorrow I'll ad the PS fluid and should ready for a road trip to GA.

 

[Racer65]

Amazing work. Just have to ask, how did you get your air pump looking like that? Was it taken apart and rebuilt? Where did you get the sticker?

 

[78fj40mg]

Amazing work. Just have to ask, how did you get your air pump looking like that? Was it taken apart and rebuilt? Where did you get the sticker?

Thanks!
I didn't need to rebuild the air pump as it runs perfectly, however, I did clean and paint, the sticker is original and taped it for paint so it looks brand new.

 

[Racer65]

Thanks!
I didn't need to rebuild the air pump as it runs perfectly, however, I did clean and paint, the sticker is original and taped it for paint so it looks brand new.

Wow, it looks brand new, including the sticker.

 

[78fj40mg]

Just got new tires for my rig

GY Duratracs

Now waiting for 5 steelies to arrive from @beno
...and five hub caps.

 

[78fj40mg]

I received my steelies and hub caps from @beno, several weeks ago.
Excellent person to deal with and excellent product!