Builds My 78' Barn find FJ45 (6 Viewers)

[Michael B]

The day finally arrived! I came home with 4 gallons of fresh fuel, made an adjustment to my heater hoses and took off around the block! Everything seemed to run well enough. I pulled back into the yard and made a quick check for drips and leaks. Then I drove it up to the gas station about a mile away and returned home. All temps and pressures were good. Parked it in the garage while I went in and grabbed a quick bite to eat. Came back out to the garage and checked again for drips and leaks. All good! Then I took off for Tuckers house to meet he and Roma so I could get an exhaust flex joint Roma had for sale. I'll need it tomorrow for my visit to the exhaust shop. All totaled I drove it about 25 miles today. As I was departing for Tucker's my wife made the short video.

 

[Michael B]

Mark,
Thanks for the great engine! I think you would be very proud of the way it runs. Without exception I have no complaints or concerns about the way it runs. You did a very good job sir!!

 

[cult45]

Video no worky.

 

[Michael B]

Sorry about that Cult. See if it will work now.

 

[cult45]

It's okay don't sweat it. But still no good.

 

[cult45]

 

[Michael B]

To all that may be interested the above video link should work now.

Thanks you for your patients.

 

[troopie]

Somehow i didn't get an alert when this thread was updated. Anyway, i've seen and heard the video right now. It's music to my ears. I'm very happy that the 12ht went to a good home! I hope you'll enjoy it for many more years to come!

And thanks for the kind words. I'm really happy that in the end all went well.

Mark

 

[Michael B]

You're welcome Mark! Maybe one day you will have the opportunity to see and drive it in person. It is a very fine tuning truck right now. I could not be any happier with how the engine runs or the gearing and tire size combination. The truck is living up to its name now "Sampson".

 

[troopie]

Virginia made a pretty good impression on me when i was there in January. My wife and me do want to do a roadtrip in that area, so visiting Alabama is not out of the question at all! Just a couple of hours away.

 

[Michael B]

Well maybe more than a couple of hours away from Virginia. But certainly do able from any road trip into the south east. You two will be most welcome here.

 

[cult45]

It lives! Woo hoo!

 

[Michael B]

Yes Indeed! I may only have gained about 12 HP but the 80 extra ft/lbs of torque is hard not to notice!

 

[Michael B]

Cult I ended up putting 2.5" exhaust on it. My exhaust guy recommended it over 3". He said I would lose some on the lower end with the 3". It sounds like a Duramax at idle.

 

[cult45]

Any straight through system on a 12H-T is gold.

 

[Michael B]

Ain't that the truth!

 

[Michael B]

For anyone interested in a good 2H I have listed the engine I just removed in the Diesel JDM classified section here on mud.

 

[Michael B]

I picked my seats up from the upholstery shop today. For those that don't remember the seats were originally from a RHD unit that I did a little work on before the covers went on. I will need to build a pedants for it now.
The color matches my door panels exactly. Im very pleased with the end result.

 

[cult45]

I love new upholstery more than anything..

 

[Michael B]

Cult it is a marine grade vinyl product. It feels like leather. I had them over stuff the bottom seat cushions. They feel very nice to sit in. I'm very anxious to get them installed.