tmxmotorsports
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I know the 84's have the light plug I'll check the 87 i have here along with my 89fj62.
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tmxmotorsports
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87fj60 has the light plug also 89fj62 doesn't
Tommy
Tommy
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Carb is in and she’ll fire up. Won’t stay running unless I keep it at full choke, but it’s a major step forward from where I was. Time to double check the vacuum lines and then back to the FSM for adjustment procedures.
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Ok...got her to idle around 900-950 rpm without dying. I need to fabricate a small screwdriver to get at the idle mix screw. It's a tight fit anyway, but my fat sausage fingers aren't making it any easier!
Mr. T thought of a lot of things, but what couldn't they have figured out a way to just turn the carb 90* !?!
Mr. T thought of a lot of things, but what couldn't they have figured out a way to just turn the carb 90* !?!
NeverGiveUpYota
Dare me.
Put one of these together and your fat sausage fingers will thank you. 
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Finally got around to finishing the sound deadner in my doors. Overall not hard to do and pretty fast. I was hoping for better results though. It is quieter, but obviously not almost silent like a modern car. I had my fingers crossed for an amazing level of difference. I do like how the doors sound and feel when you open and close them now. Much more solid and not like just slamming a piece of sheet metal. The only downside is that I can hear other things going on that I couldn't before. For instance...I can now hear that it sounds like I have a loose dash pad clip...it's driving me crazy to hear it rattling in there, but I'm really looking forward to pulling the dash again!
Glad I got around to this...turns out the PS front didn't even have any plastic in there. Also lubed all the window regulators while I was in there.
A little butyl cord and some trimmed drop cloth...good as new! (yes, after the pic I ran the handle op rod back through the plastic)
Pretty thoughtless and slightly mundane job, but gave me time to think about how I might tackle restoring the door cards. I'll possibly be learning about upholstery techniques later tonight
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Now if I can just get the engine temp down to somewhere I feel more comfortable. Drove about 35 miles today and the gauge stayed pretty consistent. It's staying at about 3/4 of the way up the white line. Still considered within operating temps, but higher than I'd like. I don't know how it would have done today if it were summer temps outside .
Glad I got around to this...turns out the PS front didn't even have any plastic in there. Also lubed all the window regulators while I was in there.
A little butyl cord and some trimmed drop cloth...good as new! (yes, after the pic I ran the handle op rod back through the plastic)
Pretty thoughtless and slightly mundane job, but gave me time to think about how I might tackle restoring the door cards. I'll possibly be learning about upholstery techniques later tonight
.Now if I can just get the engine temp down to somewhere I feel more comfortable. Drove about 35 miles today and the gauge stayed pretty consistent. It's staying at about 3/4 of the way up the white line. Still considered within operating temps, but higher than I'd like. I don't know how it would have done today if it were summer temps outside .
Hojack
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NeverGiveUpYota
Dare me.
My truck was always at that level, it did bother me but I chalked it up to the gauge. I do think one of the sensors that @Spike Strip added either here or somewhere else is a worthwhile purchase for simple peace of mind.
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- #129
Yeah, I’ve been looking into that setup. Parts buying is on hold with Christmas and all
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Performed a little seat surgery today using the frame I picked up from another MUD member. A little steam to bring the foam back to life, maybe not totally but better anyway, and some upholstery swapped...new seat back.
So nice to have a seat I can adjust!!!
So nice to have a seat I can adjust!!!
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Temps were warm enough the last week to do some painting. Didn't get any pics because I usually don't think of it until AFTER I'm done. I pulled the better bumpers off my parts truck, banged out some the minor dents, and blacked them out with some chassis paint over some epoxy primer. I feel much better getting rid of the bent and deformed front bumper and I like the way the "blacking out" is coming along.
Had today off so I knocked out a couple other little projects. First I installed the new door weatherstripping I ordered from @TRAIL TAILOR . Super easy and fast install and it sealed everything up nicely. Now all I can hear is the whine of the trans and on the highway at about 65-70mph the airflow around the FJ62 mirrors makes some noise. Not bad considering what this is.
I also took 2 minutes to do the 12v buzzer mod listed in the FAQ section so I get an "alarm" if I leave my headlights on.
Looks like tomorrow is going to be as warm as it'll be for a while. Looks like I'll be tackling the radiator/WP/fan clutch install.
Had today off so I knocked out a couple other little projects. First I installed the new door weatherstripping I ordered from @TRAIL TAILOR . Super easy and fast install and it sealed everything up nicely. Now all I can hear is the whine of the trans and on the highway at about 65-70mph the airflow around the FJ62 mirrors makes some noise. Not bad considering what this is.
I also took 2 minutes to do the 12v buzzer mod listed in the FAQ section so I get an "alarm" if I leave my headlights on.
Looks like tomorrow is going to be as warm as it'll be for a while. Looks like I'll be tackling the radiator/WP/fan clutch install.
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I’d like to say I made it here with all the original parts, but she got a new radiator, WP, and fan clutch a couple weeks ago. Regardless...doing pretty good!
Hojack
♠️Project Snowball❄️
Are you going to paint Toyota on the grill white?
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- #134
Somebody’s getting some new shoes....
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- #135
I'll get around to it eventually. I seem to have good ideas and little projects pile up faster than I can finish them.
Really nice looking rig!
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- #137
Thanks, but even better after tomorrow when the 33's get delivered!
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This thing is going to look totally B.A....
I actually did get these put on Chloe tonight, but didn’t make it out for a test drive. I sprung a leak in my DS caliper and suddenly had no brakes. One day I’ll get ahead of the game on the thing
I actually did get these put on Chloe tonight, but didn’t make it out for a test drive. I sprung a leak in my DS caliper and suddenly had no brakes. One day I’ll get ahead of the game on the thing
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The dreaded knuckle rebuild is underway...actually not that bad so far. Only thing making it slow is 1) finding bolts under all the grime 2) cleaning all the grime.
