monniepoo's 1971 fj40
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Ok, I amend my position. Claudia is right, it's sometimes easier to patch, especially on a daily driver. but actually the electrical is the ONLY thing that makes sense to me. It is very straight forward and you only need to understand a little bit of theory. Lots of help on this site.
When you're ready to tackle lights and switches, just yell. You will want to invest a few bucks in a digital multi meter. But once you have a small success with the electrical, you will want to do more and more. You'll be adding all kinds of accessories...
When you're ready to tackle lights and switches, just yell. You will want to invest a few bucks in a digital multi meter. But once you have a small success with the electrical, you will want to do more and more. You'll be adding all kinds of accessories...
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
I thought replacing the harness was a major undertaking too. Wiring the ignition switch and dash took a lot of thought and planning. Really glad I did though as the electrical is all new.
Coolerman makes a Toyota Harness for the 71. While it won't be cheap, it will be right, and simplify all future work you do on this truck.
Good work on the first start up.
Coolerman makes a Toyota Harness for the 71. While it won't be cheap, it will be right, and simplify all future work you do on this truck.
Good work on the first start up.
Great to see you making progress.....think its way cool to see one of the fairer sex working on their own rig....based on the pictures I'm not buying the birth year you listed...you sure you didn't mean to type '86?
myquestoyota
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push - release - push - release - push . . .
rinse, repeat, rinse, repeat
just did the brake bleeding on the 80
rinse, repeat, rinse, repeat
just did the brake bleeding on the 80
If you're bleeding brakes alone you can make a fluid catch with a couple feet of hose (which will fit over the bleeder nipple) and a tall plastic container like you might get soup in from a take out order. Poke a hole in the lid and thread the tubing through the hole down to the bottom of the container. Other end on the bleeder. I usually place mine on top of the tire while pumping the brakes, maybe not recommended for skinny tires.
This is actually above the bleeder so if you make sure there's no low spot to trap air in the hose when air and brake fluid get pushed out the air rises in the tube and gets pushed into the container along with some fluid once the air is out. That leaves only fluid down by the bleeder so air doesn't get sucked back in.
Then you just need to keep an eye on the master cylinder reservoir so you keep it filled after a couple pumps of the brakes. Definitely easier with 2 people but I've done it a few times like this and it's not too bad.
This is actually above the bleeder so if you make sure there's no low spot to trap air in the hose when air and brake fluid get pushed out the air rises in the tube and gets pushed into the container along with some fluid once the air is out. That leaves only fluid down by the bleeder so air doesn't get sucked back in.
Then you just need to keep an eye on the master cylinder reservoir so you keep it filled after a couple pumps of the brakes. Definitely easier with 2 people but I've done it a few times like this and it's not too bad.
I could not do mine manually alone. I at least needed the future father in law to step on the pedal otherwise I was getting some air on the release. Perhaps drums are easier.
A number of times I've bled brakes solo by pumping the pedal and then wedging a proper length 2x4 between the pedal and the seat to keep it depressed. Actually just did this on my tacoma a few weeks ago. Way easier to have help to push the pedal. My wife is a pro at it now.
X a gazillion on a helper
Interesting, maybe has to do with the residual valves for drums?
myquestoyota
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I bought this one on sale a few years back after borrowing one and using it. It's not the least expensive but it is great at flushing out entire systems if you want. I got mine for $125 I think.
Mityvac MV6835 Vacuum Brake Bleeding Kit
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Mityvac MV6835 Vacuum Brake Bleeding Kit
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