Also, I think you should consider not washing that 80 for a while. Maybe just clean the windows to make the driving safe and interior to avoid illness. That's an impressive amount of build-up on what looks like a fairly clean/straight 80 
Resurrection of a 1991 FJ80
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did you pull this truck out of a swamp lol? Big props to spending the sweaty equity to bring her back to life.
@BreezyF I am curious too- looks like it sat w the sunroof open under a tree for a decade?
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@RC51 @D21FJ60 Plot twist lol but no it has been sitting about 8-10 years parked under some pines right. I believe the windshield allowed a leak inside and kinda made a sauna from there with everything else buttoned up and no breathing allowed for fresh air. I love the work this is my move from a boat motor swap in a dj5a (right hand drive mail jeep cj5)
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“Modding” this fan clutch tonight in the kitchen aka letting it drain its a green hub but when I cracked her open I think she’s already modded. I think she was working fine but I wanted to get it done while I had it out. But the way the openings are I really believe someone’s had modded it. Also the silicone is clear. Went to the local rc shop and got 10k cst silicone to go back. This all goes back to @UsedLuxury telling me to mod it which opened my eyes. I previously purchased one from rock auto and returned it for a refund where I lost $14 on the part to return it aka I paid $14 to not have the part but you lose some you lose some.
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Lol no telling how it will come out I’m going to wash it but wanted it to be mechanically sound before I wasted my time on that if I had a motor swap on my hands. I just hope the paint doesn’t start peeling off on my first wash if so she’s getting line x just worried about the added weightAlso, I think you should consider not washing that 80 for a while. Maybe just clean the windows to make the driving safe and interior to avoid illness. That's an impressive amount of build-up on what looks like a fairly clean/straight 80
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Ended up going with 45-50 ML of 10,000 cst oil. It wasn’t full all the way so I was kinda iffy on putting in more… idk hopefully it’s fine
Personally, I would have gone with a new Aisin fan clutch. That bearing is 30 years old and doesn't owe you anything.
Also, the green hub fan clutch has more shearing fins internally than the blue hub for the 1FZ. It is a more robust fan clutch right out of the box. Unless you live in the desert southwest, the standard clutch should be just fine to cool those 155 bone crushing horses.
Also, the green hub fan clutch has more shearing fins internally than the blue hub for the 1FZ. It is a more robust fan clutch right out of the box. Unless you live in the desert southwest, the standard clutch should be just fine to cool those 155 bone crushing horses.
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I’ll see how she does and go from there not a hard part to replace at all but hopefully she’ll work I’m gonna run a digital temp gauge off the top radiator hose so I know exactly where she stands and not the oem gauge
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And so all of it goes while waiting on parts, gonna keep it for a pattern I don’t think it’ll clean up would really like to do a vinyl flooring but can’t find anything suitable
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Actually feel good about the pressure wash and scrub wasn’t gonna do it but gave it a try. I took all the backing off of the carpet after the fact so I’ll have to replace that once I have my sound deadening down.
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Any idea what this wire is? I looked in fsm and couldn’t find anything it looks aftermarket and is just a ground but why would it be run where all the “foot traffic is.” If it’s just a ground I can find another spot for it easily just a little strange
Maybe for an aftermarket amp or brake controller? I've learned it's best to not try and understand the logic of the previous owners. It's better for your mental health that way.
that looks abit rusty, better check for the fender hangers: Front Fender/Inner Guard Disassembly Guide? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/front-fender-inner-guard-disassembly-guide.1281131/
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So you think they’re gone? I’m guessing this would allow the fender to fall off and it’s definitely had water sitting there I believe from the windshield because I have no sunroof
you would have to check, by getting under the truck and poking the hanger with a screw driver. If your footwell/firewall is rusted (going maybe 5 inches higher than the end of your picture) there is a very good chance the hanger is rusted.
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Do you think I’m in the clear? Didn’t know exactly what I should be poking at it looks like the fender bracket.
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Success not too much left to button her up. Drop a 12mm socket never hit the ground and can’t find it so I guess it was sacrificial. I did find someone else’s large flathead screw driver so I guess it was an eye for an eye.
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Got her mostly back together. Need battery box overflow and grill back in and she’s good to go. Also installed the digital thermostat just need to wire it up.
