Mike's 1978 FJ40 Build (6 Viewers)
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Great work!! And love the pictures! Thanks for sharing...
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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Today was a good day to paint the timing mark, it was easier to do it now rather than later with the flywheel all covered up.
I picked up this little gem from eBay to protect the dizzy, all OEM
I installed a battery mat to protect the metal battery tray from any future corrosion
The EGR flex connector was a PIA to install
I spent a long long long time cleaning the drive shafts, this is the rear section the front will be installed tomorrow
Latest engine shot
I picked up this little gem from eBay to protect the dizzy, all OEM
I installed a battery mat to protect the metal battery tray from any future corrosion
The EGR flex connector was a PIA to install
I spent a long long long time cleaning the drive shafts, this is the rear section the front will be installed tomorrow
Latest engine shot
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For some reason I am unable to view your photos on the last few pages...... I just see a box with an X and "img"
Hey Mike, you're shorting us with some pictures here...
same here...
Me no see no pics either 
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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Today was a very productive day and got a lot accomplished.
I sanded, primed and painted the fuel tank.
Installed the front drive shaft
Installed a new clutch spring and used a bracket to connect the other end of the spring, the PO jerry rigged the old spring and connected it to the dizzy splash shield.
New bracket for spring it's attached to the clutch slave cylinder, a very stable connection
Installed the radiator and the bibb
I sanded, primed and painted the fuel tank.
Installed the front drive shaft
Installed a new clutch spring and used a bracket to connect the other end of the spring, the PO jerry rigged the old spring and connected it to the dizzy splash shield.
New bracket for spring it's attached to the clutch slave cylinder, a very stable connection
Installed the radiator and the bibb
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Vae Victus
Posting more than I know
Yep, pictures look like those above (not visible). You must be linking them from a password protected area instead of uploading them.I'm preparing to install the tranny hump and then the gas tank
Need to clean the floor pans first as they full of black goop
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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It was time to rebuild the front heater box, it was in sad shape, full of dirt all of the sealing was disintegrating when touched the heating coil was totally clogged with a combination of crap.
Before pics:
Really gross
Can't believe I was breathing the air coming out of this POS
To make a long story short, I cleaned the hell out of it by removing all dead skin cells, dust mites, hair, lint, dead bugs, and disintegrated foam, etc.
Before pics:
Really gross
Can't believe I was breathing the air coming out of this POS
To make a long story short, I cleaned the hell out of it by removing all dead skin cells, dust mites, hair, lint, dead bugs, and disintegrated foam, etc.
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78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
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I finally received the heater rebuild kit from Bend Oregon.
Here are the after pics, saving you all from all the gory details of pressure washing the core and disinfecting the housing etc.
I finally installed the heater, in the process I cleaned up the radio bowl of spaghetti wires installed by the PO what a mess as you can see
Now I can fill the engine with antifreeze.
Here are the after pics, saving you all from all the gory details of pressure washing the core and disinfecting the housing etc.
I finally installed the heater, in the process I cleaned up the radio bowl of spaghetti wires installed by the PO what a mess as you can see
Now I can fill the engine with antifreeze.
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Wow, what great work and great documentation. I am looking at a reseal project as well but ...... can't get sucked into the vortex.... no because it wouldn't be fun and interesting.... just want to drive it some more first....
By the way are you planning the Trans/TC hose connection now that everything is new and tight?
