Mike's 1978 FJ40 Build (6 Viewers)
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Awesome build thread, Mike!!! I'm on a very steep learning curve!
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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The Hood Support Rod Issue
Many of you already know the Hood Support Rod is located just above the exhaust manifold and it gets very hot to the point where it will burn your fingers while trying to open the hood and support it with the rod. While the rod is sizzling hot you prop the hood with one hand while the other hand is trying to withstand the burning sensation and trying to find the little hole to rest the rod into. In the process you burned yourself and scratched the surroundings of the rod hole rest, what a pain! So I came up with this solution.
First remove the support rod from the hood, while engine is cool, and place it on a vice and remove the cracked rubber grommet.
Then find your self a half inch hose the about six inches long and push over the rod
Like this and also replace the rubber grommet that goes on top of the rod
Then remove the rod from the vice and reinstall it like this
Then install a larger rubber grommet to the support rod hole like this
...and you are done scratching the paint and burning your fingers!
Then I used couple of hose clamps to keep the hose in place
Viola done!
Many of you already know the Hood Support Rod is located just above the exhaust manifold and it gets very hot to the point where it will burn your fingers while trying to open the hood and support it with the rod. While the rod is sizzling hot you prop the hood with one hand while the other hand is trying to withstand the burning sensation and trying to find the little hole to rest the rod into. In the process you burned yourself and scratched the surroundings of the rod hole rest, what a pain! So I came up with this solution.
First remove the support rod from the hood, while engine is cool, and place it on a vice and remove the cracked rubber grommet.
Then find your self a half inch hose the about six inches long and push over the rod
Like this and also replace the rubber grommet that goes on top of the rod
Then remove the rod from the vice and reinstall it like this
Then install a larger rubber grommet to the support rod hole like this
...and you are done scratching the paint and burning your fingers!
Then I used couple of hose clamps to keep the hose in place
Viola done!
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^^^ Well done! Great idea!
And that sure is a clean engine and engine bay!
I'm jealous!
And that sure is a clean engine and engine bay!
I'm jealous!
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Nice mod for the hood prop general purpose users ...
Mine is directly over the valve cover... No problem with heat
I hardly use mine ... Mr.T says I should rest it against the windshield and use the rod For 'general purpose' ... I have only had a handful of general purpose opportunities... So it's mostly against the roof LOL
Mine is directly over the valve cover... No problem with heat
I hardly use mine ... Mr.T says I should rest it against the windshield and use the rod For 'general purpose' ... I have only had a handful of general purpose opportunities... So it's mostly against the roof
LOL
Nice work! Do you have the grommet OD and ID? Thanks!
-Geoff
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Approximately how heavy are those NATO jerry cans?
The Toyota OEM one weighs over 14 lbs and that's without gas!
The Toyota OEM one weighs over 14 lbs and that's without gas!
Mike, cans look goooood. You're ready for the Dakar now!
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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The wife and I went up to the peak of Green Mountain at Elev. 4,048' NGVD.
The 40 did great all the way up and down, total trip about 4.5 hours.
The terrain beat the snot out of my hitch basket can holder, one of the welds broke loose, only had about a 150 Lbs load on it.
The 40 did great all the way up and down, total trip about 4.5 hours.
The terrain beat the snot out of my hitch basket can holder, one of the welds broke loose, only had about a 150 Lbs load on it.
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area looks beautiful. yeah those carriers aren't the best for rough roads 
Cool pics, Mike. Looks like fun. Where did you find/buy your cans?
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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Hey thanks Kris!
This is where I purchased the cans best deal on the net:
http://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/Nato-Jerry-Cans.html
Looks like a great source -- thanks, Mike!
From your other post , it looks as though that hitch section of the carrier is made from 1/8" tubing - it should be at least 3/16"-1/4" wall . That thin stuff isn't going to support that kind of weight . Also , look at the receiver on the truck - that is a lot of leverage force on the rear frame section - might have to beef it up a bit with heavier support braces .
Sarge
Sarge
