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Fitted the doors with the correct hinges. They fit pretty good. I need to pull the handles off for a clean and repaint though. Will probably pull the doors back off so I don't melt driving this thing around.
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Putting together a tool kit. I got this beat up tool roll years ago. I am gonna try to remove the rust staining with some vinegar. I almost used some CLR, but it says do not use on fabric.
Most of the tools I got are not the correct vintage, but close enough.
Cruised around tonight with the doors on.....hotter and more rattles.....
Most of the tools I got are not the correct vintage, but close enough.
Cruised around tonight with the doors on.....hotter and more rattles.....
I have a 4/72 FST. I'm interested in the reproduction bows. Are these from TROA in Colombia? Relik Garage? Real Steel? SOR?
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Went for a cruise last night. Didn't get too far as the truck suddenly locked the back tires, I pushed in the clutch and rolled to a stop. Motor seized. Had to call a friend to tow me home.
Guess my mystery motor is junk.
Guess my mystery motor is junk.
Oh man. Damn.
Bummer. Was there any indication it wanted to lock up? Audible sound, loss of oil pressure?
Well, bugger.
This is the motor, right? I think you said it was “rebuilt?” Are you going to biopsy the motor to see what happened or why? I ask only because I had excess burning oil, blowby, and coolant in oil in my motor but no seizing, so it’s hard to imagine how something like this happens without some warning. Makes me nervous about the tractor rebuild I’m doing
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There are several on craigslist right now. I'll try and PM you a list when I get a chance.
Maybe L.A. Craigs? One in Chatsworth listed 7 days ago but it's $2800:
2F Engine Complete FJ60 Land Cruiser - $2,795 (Chatsworth)
This complete 1984 runner is great - just replaced with a big dollar LS is only reason for it to be available. Has no issues, well maintained and ready to get your rig back on the roads and trails. Sold with core exchange, we are a remanufacturing shop.
Delivery, exchange available please inquire.
We can remanufacture your Toyota engine also if you choose.
2F Engine Complete FJ60 Land Cruiser - auto parts - by owner -...
This complete 1984 runner is great - just replaced with a big dollar LS is only reason for it to be available. Has no issues, well maintained and ready to get your rig back on the roads and trails....
losangeles.craigslist.org
I hate to hear about the motor Jack. The project was really cruising along nicely until this.
I have a complete long block from a 69. It ran great just has a couple pistons with small holes in them. It hade lots of blow-by but would still do 70 on the road. So the crank and rods and block are good. It's yours if it will help you.
Jack,
Make sure the dizzy is fully seated. Next, pull the dis, and spin the oil pump( chuck up an old flathead screwdriver in a drill) spin it up while turning the crank by hand. I did this 15 years ago, and I couldn’t turn it over with a 6 foot cheater bar! As soon as I pumped oil to the rods and mains, it spun over like butter. It ran for many years after!!!
Make sure the dizzy is fully seated. Next, pull the dis, and spin the oil pump( chuck up an old flathead screwdriver in a drill) spin it up while turning the crank by hand. I did this 15 years ago, and I couldn’t turn it over with a 6 foot cheater bar! As soon as I pumped oil to the rods and mains, it spun over like butter. It ran for many years after!!!
Great job! Glad to see them on the road, was there any drama around getting the titles? I always assumed they would be branded in someway as the dude I bot them from got them from a salvage yard.
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This board is great. Huge thanks to everybody and their responses. I need to come up with a game plan for this situation. I actually have a supposedly good running 2F and another mystery F engine. The easiest route will be to reseal and use the 2F. I was saving it for another future build, but s*** happens.
Today I plan to evaluate the seized engine. I will try @whitey45 idea and see where that goes.
I can't say it enough.......Thanks everybody for your concern and stay tuned for the outcome.
Today I plan to evaluate the seized engine. I will try @whitey45 idea and see where that goes.
I can't say it enough.......Thanks everybody for your concern and stay tuned for the outcome.