Question about de-smog
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What year are you working with? Some don't need the air pump idler pulley/bracket
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76 body, late 2F 79 engine.
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Do I need to get the idler, or can I just get a shorter belt?
Not sure on that year. On mine nothing else is sharing the smog pump belt so I just took off the pump and didn't need anything else.
Here's some useful info.
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The Definitive 79-80 Desmog Guide
This thread is the result of many hours of research and questions asked. I am using it to compile the final data for how to desmog a 79-80 FJ40 while still retaining beneficial systems. This is not intended to be a debate on the merits of desmogging your vehicle, those discussions exist...
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If you don’t have P/S, get the belt for alternator, water pump, to crankshaft. You just use the other groove on the water pump pulley.
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If I sell my emissions stuff I will have enough to buy a p/s kit. So I think that's what I'll do.
You will need the pulley for the smog pump delete. The one from TLC Performance is the best value.
The stuff from MAF includes provisions for PCV routing, but you can easily modify/block the existing parts to work just fine and save $100. Check out the desmog threads in the 60-section since you have a FJ60 2F
Missing from all kits is something to block the EGR port on the rear of the Exhaust. This one is the best (from TLC). Needs a gasket. Or you can fab a plate or weld the port closed.
The stuff from MAF includes provisions for PCV routing, but you can easily modify/block the existing parts to work just fine and save $100. Check out the desmog threads in the 60-section since you have a FJ60 2F
Missing from all kits is something to block the EGR port on the rear of the Exhaust. This one is the best (from TLC). Needs a gasket. Or you can fab a plate or weld the port closed.
His engine serial number (his other thread) indicates a December 1979 2F.
FWIW, I successfully desmogged my 12/79-build 2F using the the desmog guides and threads in the 60 forum as primary resources. Almost everything was directly applicable.
