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Hi. On Aug.2 I was driving my 83 f60 when it suddenly stalled out. guages were all good, wasnt running hot, oil pressure good. It started again but only went for about a quarter mile before conking out again. It didnt respond to the gas or choke. Had to start it several times (often waiting several minutes in between starts) like that before I could get it home. It was hot outside, about 90 degrees, but not overwhelming heat and the temperature gauge was plumb in the middle.
Parked it overnight. On Aug. 2, it started fine in my garage and was idling nicely until I got it up to temperature. then, the same thing, the idle drifts off and it stalls and it doesnt respond to the gas or the choke.
Last month, the fuel pump was replaced after it conked out on me on the interstate. also the spark plugs and the belts. the engine has been running great. I took it out over the weekend for a 150 mile jaunt with no problems.
I suspect the fuel pump, but Im puzzled because I just got it replaced. Its almost like somebody is turning off the fuel supply.
Any suggestions? Vapor lock? Would that last overnight?
Thanks
rs1918
 
RS;
Weird, does sound like fuel pump, doen't it? I assume u had some else put the pump on. Is it the right pump? Are the hoses hooked up correctly?
 
Yes, it was a mechanic recommended to me. I live in Valencia Venezuela. THing is, why would it only conk out when it gets up to temperature? If its the fuel pump, it shouldnt start at all, should it?
 
Fuel cut solenoid on the carb?
Vacuum leak at the intake/carb?
 
Do you think that would address the question of why it only cuts off when the engine is at temperature? When its cold, it starts and idle fine. THe problem comes when its warmed up. thanks for the suggestions.
 
Coil or igniter maybe. Sometimes an old coil can get flaky when hot. Check for spark next time its stalls out.
 
Fuel problems?

Fuel cut solenoid on the carb?
Vacuum leak at the intake/carb?

Also; could be a fuel filter problem. If there is a fuel filter in line with the pump, like on my FJ40, it needs to be cleaned or replaced.
dfm
 
Sounds electrical. Often times when electrical components get hot they uncover some bad contacts or shorts inside of them. I've seen it on a couple of 1st gen Camry's, especially when accelerating. 60wag is on the right track.
 
epa pana yo tambien vivo en valencia, a que mecanico la llevas? i agree on checking some hoses and as dfmorse said check the fuel filter.
 
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thanks for all the feedback. I should have mentioned that i replaced the fuel line filter last month, too. it was filthy. I think the electrical or coil may be the right track. I filled the tank up on Monday, and the problem started on Tuesday. I wonder if there was something in the gas. But still, that wouldnt explain why in only conks out at temperature.
Can fj60-cruiser in valencia recommend a mechanic? Im taking it to ToyoVal today, because I want to have it for the weekend. They replaced my radiator last week, and did a pretty good job for not too bad of a price. Labor costs here are peanuts. $15 bucks to reseal the front hubs!
thanks rs1918
 
redsox1918 said:
Can fj60-cruiser in valencia recommend a mechanic?

i think toyoval it's the best place you can take it!!! i'm taking my 60 there soon cause i need to open my engine :frown:
also i can recomend you RUDO'S they work pretty good but it's not like toyoval.

about your prblem you could be right about the gas but it doesn't sound like it.

how much did you paid for the radiator and where did you buy it?
 
Im sorry, I cant recall the price for the radiator. I bought it at ToyoVal, and I think it was around Bs.350,000 with minimal labor costs. hope that helps.
rs1918
 
thanks for all the suggestions. I took it to the dealership here, and they said the carburator was all F-----d up. So, they are going to replace it and charge me about $400. Thing is, I dont really have any other options here, as the rebuilt parts market here is highly suspect, and you are probably dealing with stolen goods. anyway, thank you all again for your time and suggestions. I let you know how it works out.
 

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