New Engine for a 1975 FJ40 Named "Sandy" (1 Viewer)

[RevISK]

This’ll get ya going.

 

[MatthewMcD]

Thanks @RevISK !!

 

[MatthewMcD]

Took a break from chasing the last oil leak to refresh my fuel pump with a kit from @Cruiser Cult
Turns out mine wasn't in terrible shape, but it gives me peace of mind knowing it's got fresh components.

 

[MatthewMcD]

I cleaned the rear of the engine as it was covered with oil from the test driving. Removed the clutch inspection cover and ran the engine for about 5 minutes. A thin stream of fresh oil began running from the location of the red arrow. When the clutch cover is on the oil travels along the lip of the cover and fills the pan. It ends up getting blown onto the front prop shaft and all over the starter and transmission.

Correct me if I am wrong. The only source of oil here is the 24mm welsh plug. (It's not the valve cover gasket. That is dry.)

Is the only remedy to pull the engine again? Or can I drop the transmission and pull the bell housing with the engine supported on the oil pan?

Any other tiricks to addressing this leak?

 

[77mustard40]

Oof I’m not sure how you will get access to that, can you get a camera back there to confirm the source?

 

[MatthewMcD]

Oof I’m not sure how you will get access to that, can you get a camera back there to confirm the source?

No, it's sandwiched between the engine and bell housing. I am pretty sure it's the plug.

 

[RevISK]

Is the view from the front DS looking back towards the rear PS?

Looks like the block drain in the pic.
Hard to recognize anything that isn’t covered in oil and road grime.

 

[Skreddy]

I’d put some UV dye in it before pulling anything apart.

 

[MatthewMcD]

Is the view from the front DS looking back towards the rear PS?

Looks like the block drain in the pic.
Hard to recognize anything that isn’t covered in oil and road grime.

Driver's side looking back. That's the block drain.

 

[MatthewMcD]

I’d put some UV dye in it before pulling anything apart.

Dye in the oil? Haven't heard of this.

Once I have everything clean and dry it's a pretty obvious seep from that spot, then it runs down the bell housing to the corner where the clutch cover fits. The rear main is dry.

 

[rlong]

It seems (sadly) logical if the front oil galley welch plug was not adequately “whacked” then the plug on the back may well also leak. Likely done at the same time! Might be a little faster to pull tranny etc, but that’s lying on the ground. I’m sorry.. but you’ll eventually overcome! One annoying issue at a time.

 

[MatthewMcD]

It seems (sadly) logical if the front oil galley welch plug was not adequately “whacked” then the plug on the back may well also leak. Likely done at the same time! Might be a little faster to pull tranny etc, but that’s lying on the ground. I’m sorry.. but you’ll eventually overcome! One annoying issue at a time.

Fewer every day. I'd love for this to be the last, "last issue"! (But to be fair, I knew what I was getting into.)

 

[MatthewMcD]

Parts ordered and reservation made for a transmission jack for next weekend.
Decided to get new flexible brake lines at the same time. I think that'll be the last of the old rubber.

 

[77mustard40]

Matt, there are a handful of us that contributed to a new tranny jack about a decade ago. Its solid with an adjustable top platform with tie downs. I had it in my garage for years after my clutch job but can't remember who the current "owner" is but let me find out. I'd bet the current "owner" would love to pass it on to a new "owner" if you know what I mean.

 

[MatthewMcD]

Matt, there are a handful of us that contributed to a new tranny jack about a decade ago. Its solid with an adjustable top platform with tie downs. I had it in my garage for years after my clutch job but can't remember who the current "owner" is but let me find out. I'd bet the current "owner" would love to pass it on to a new "owner" if you know what I mean.

Sweet! I'd appreciate it. That would take the time pressure off the weekend.

 

[RevISK]

Matt, there are a handful of us that contributed to a new tranny jack about a decade ago. Its solid with an adjustable top platform with tie downs. I had it in my garage for years after my clutch job but can't remember who the current "owner" is but let me find out. I'd bet the current "owner" would love to pass it on to a new "owner" if you know what I mean.

@MatthewMcD if you find it, I can help you retrieve if needed.

 

[77mustard40]

Sweet! I'd appreciate it. That would take the time pressure off the weekend.

I'll find it, I just rattled the airwaves. Just to be clear this coming weekend or the following? You'd be amazed at what some folks view as "next"

 

[MatthewMcD]

I'll find it, I just rattled the airwaves. Just to be clear this coming weekend or the following? You'd be amazed at what some folks view as "next"

The weekend of the 12th, though I can pick it up sooner if it's not being used. ...and I agree about "next".

 

[MatthewMcD]

I picked up some new brake lines from $OR and should have paid closer attention to the length and configuration of my disc brakes. Chatting with the tech from SOR he says that the flex hose with the two female ends is a custom hose. (Both the driver and passenger side are like this.) Early in my adventure I was told this was a "mini-truck" conversion and the front may have come from a 60 Series, but even the 60 Series brake lines have a male on one end and female on the other. Any ideas about this or how to source a replacement pair? (Though these don't look bad. )

Edit: Broke my own rule about Google first and ask questions later:

Looks like these may be pretty common.

 

[RevISK]

That’s pretty common.