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[airon23]

I love this thread. Keep up the good work and looking forward to all the updates.

 

[Drake2]

I am enjoying this as well as learning a few things along the way. Thanks and keep posting updates please!

 

[65swb45]

I have been remiss. I will take more pictures on Thursday. Engine is in. Transmission and tcase are in. Driveshafts on. Most of the engine accessories are on. Just picked up a front splash shield from @DSB345 today so I can install the radiator. Hung the @Coolerman refreshed main cowl loom two weeks ago and started plugging the dash back in last week.

 

[badsamaritan]

What year is this 40?

 

[Coolerman]

1978 if I recall correctly.

Mark, let me know if you have any issues with the harness/electrical when you get to that point.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

FJ40's had splash shields? Would this help keep mud out of the engine bay when offroad?

 

[65swb45]

1978 if I recall correctly.

Mark, let me know if you have any issues with the harness/electrical when you get to that point.

Mark, I was really impressed when I opened the box and pulled out the harness. I’ve read all the reviews, but it was the first time seeing one in person. It’s obvious you have the same attention to detail that I put in to my carb rebuilds.

The harness took literally two minutes to hang. I’ve moved it back and forth incrementally twice now as I line it up with the switches in the center of the dash. Hoping to finish that this Thursday, but also have to put time into buttoning up the cooling system and starting a mock up on the exhaust.

The one thing I did notice is that the wiring for the hazard flasher comes out of the harness closer to the ashtray than would seem appropriate given the switch location.

 

[65swb45]

FJ40's had splash shields? Would this help keep mud out of the engine bay when offroad?

Assuming you’re serious Rick, the answer is yes. There were splash shields on three sides of the STOCK 6cylinder engine. And yes, they do help with the mud.

On the V8s, the exhaust manifolds crowd the framerails, so they are the mud magnets. And the front diff is usually so close to the V8 harmonic balancer that the axle acts as the front splash guard.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Totally serious - I've never seen one. My truck didn't have one of these, or a skid plate - but it had been V8 converted long before I got it. I've thought about fabricating something up to keep the mud out of my engine bay but the diff/engine clearance is a bit of an issue. Plus, I always wondered if it would do more to TRAP mud that got in rather than prevent it in the first place. I also worry about V8 cooling, and whether a guard would give the hot air less places to escape.

 

[GA Architect]

Totally serious - I've never seen one. My truck didn't have one of these, or a skid plate - but it had been V8 converted long before I got it. I've thought about fabricating something up to keep the mud out of my engine bay but the diff/engine clearance is a bit of an issue. Plus, I always wondered if it would do more to TRAP mud that got in rather than prevent it in the first place. I also worry about V8 cooling, and whether a guard would give the hot air less places to escape.

Here are some photos of the splash shields ('77 FJ40) Mark is referencing.

Left/Driver's side splash shield & front shield in the background.

Right/Passenger side splash shield.

Front shield below the radiator and harmonic balancer.

 

[David70FJ40]

Subscribed. Learning a lot and really enjoying a pro work his magic.

 

[Coolerman]

Mark, I was really impressed when I opened the box and pulled out the harness. I’ve read all the reviews, but it was the first time seeing one in person. It’s obvious you have the same attention to detail that I put in to my carb rebuilds.

The harness took literally two minutes to hang. I’ve moved it back and forth incrementally twice now as I line it up with the switches in the center of the dash. Hoping to finish that this Thursday, but also have to put time into buttoning up the cooling system and starting a mock up on the exhaust.

The one thing I did notice is that the wiring for the hazard flasher comes out of the harness closer to the ashtray than would seem appropriate given the switch location.

Thanks for the compliment! I have severe OCD when it comes to my wiring work...

One thing I have learned about Toyota and their wiring harnesses: No two are identical! I originally thought all the harnesses of a given month/year would be the same. They are electrically, but can be quite different on physical layout! I can lay two harnesses on a template board, and the location of different branches can be as much as 2 to 4 inches different. Then throw in the differences between Federal Spec, California Spec and Canada/Australia harnesses and things get even more interesting. I figure Toyota, (or Yazaki), buiIt these by hand just like I do, so there would be variations due to human input.

I don't have room in my basement shop for all the template boards I would need if I wanted to have one for every unique harness. So I keep detailed notes on differences between years/month/specs/country and refer to those when building. Harnesses built totally from scratch I always add a inch or two to each wire branch vs. OEM to make it a bit easier to hook stuff up. For refurbishments I have to deal with what was built at the factory.

 

[65swb45]

Thanks for the compliment! I have severe OCD when it comes to my wiring work...

One thing I have learned about Toyota and their wiring harnesses: No two are identical! I originally thought all the harnesses of a given month/year would be the same. They are electrically, but can be quite different on physical layout! I can lay two harnesses on a template board, and the location of different branches can be as much as 2 to 4 inches different. Then throw in the differences between Federal Spec, California Spec and Canada/Australia harnesses and things get even more interesting. I figure Toyota, (or Yazaki), buiIt these by hand just like I do, so there would be variations due to human input.

I don't have room in my basement shop for all the template boards I would need if I wanted to have one for every unique harness. So I keep detailed notes on differences between years/month/specs/country and refer to those when building. Harnesses built totally from scratch I always add a inch or two to each wire branch vs. OEM to make it a bit easier to hook stuff up. For refurbishments I have to deal with what was built at the factory.

You know, I was thinking as I was plugging things in that there was a nice amount of wiggle room compared to other harnesses I have installed. Now I know why!

 

[65swb45]

After a three month hiatus, work resumed yesterday. Continued the mock up of the manual steering column for the power steering box, hooking up coolant fittings, carb linkage, fuel pump, AC compressor, yada yada. On to the porn!

 

[65swb45]

This is the one that needs the headlight switch @ToyotaMatt

 

[Oakley40]

Mark, what oil filter housing are you using?

 

[tls3601]

Excellent work Mark. Thanks for sharing

 

[65swb45]

Mark, what oil filter housing are you using?

That is a factory part.

 

[65swb45]

Question

We are almost done buttoning up the engine. Have to do a little welding next time to relieve the crowding of the left front shock and the drag link, then start plumbing the brake lines.

Customer has a factory power steering gearbox and pump. I know that @SW20 and someone else worked out a deal to get Classic Tube to make a repro of the paper clip cooler line. What I need are some pics of where to drill the frame to anchor the cooler so we can take care of that BEFORE putting the bib back on.

If this hasn't been covered, and I should start a separate thread on where to drill the holes, someone please let me know.

TIA

 

[tls3601]

Here are some photos of the splash shields ('77 FJ40) Mark is referencing.

Left/Driver's side splash shield & front shield in the background.
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Right/Passenger side splash shield.
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Front shield below the radiator and harmonic balancer.
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Not to hijack but about the splash guards; Rick will the drivers side splash guard like the one pictured work if you have aftermarket exhaust header? I seem to have all the pieces, just not sure how or where they bolt up. Thanks again. Tom