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Build RevISK’s ‘80 FJ40 - A Girl Named Norman
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Noise source solved
RevISK
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I finally figured out the where, what and why of the noise.
It was indeed the throwout bearing jingling against the clutch fingers.
I know this because I discovered that the top retention clip fr the TOB to fork was askew and the bearing was riding crooked on the input shaft not allowing the bearing to go to its resting position.
I had checked that before but then I messed with the bottom one and I guess it wasn’t all the way seated and popped out. It was still there just not doing its job.
Sound gone…
Really glad it was something stupid and simple.
It was indeed the throwout bearing jingling against the clutch fingers.
I know this because I discovered that the top retention clip fr the TOB to fork was askew and the bearing was riding crooked on the input shaft not allowing the bearing to go to its resting position.
I had checked that before but then I messed with the bottom one and I guess it wasn’t all the way seated and popped out. It was still there just not doing its job.
Sound gone…
Really glad it was something stupid and simple.
OlYellr
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That is awesome!
Occam's Razor..
That has to be a huge relief.
That has to be a huge relief.
POPO AGIE
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Living with mine in very cold conditions when the procedure was followed that is laid out in the manual and you used it usually always started. But the very thick oil in the drive train was another matter you had to feather the clutch and throttle to get it to idle because the oil would kill the engine. I would put the transfer case in neutral and put the transmission in to gear and by the time I was ready to leave for work the oil had warmed up but did not help the differentials or the grease in the knuckles.
RevISK
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In the few instances we get really cold spells, I shove a 100 watt light bulb in the engine bay overnight and that helps noticeably.
I rock 20w-50 year round so it'll struggle with the oil in the lower 30's and below.
Interestingly, the 3FE in Paul the FJ62 seems to have a harder time with the oil/cold?
POPO AGIE
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I ran 10w-40 in mine. I had a magnetic heater that would stick to the oil pan that worked very well don't know what the wattage was.
Maybe the fuel injection was not as good with cold starts as the carburetor was .
POPO AGIE
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I missed a days work when it was -24 replacing my starter and a photographer took my pictures and published in the Rock Springs Rocker Miner. I replaced mine with a Toyota in kind, did not know about the Denso starters at the time.
With regards to my situation here with my ‘75 and the Holley Sniper EFI, it was as cold as 11*F a few nights. I only wanted to see how the fuel injection was performing. It started right up..but stalled when went to drive it away within 10 seconds …instantly started again and ran great
RevISK
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I've been driving Norman pretty much 100% unless it is raining or multiple kids (need to put the bench seat back in). It has a couple tiny leaks in the radiator which while fixable, I was quoted "around" $200 for it to "probably" fix it. Serra is having one of their 25% off plus free shipping sales through tomorrow. Got a handful parts for my wife's highlander, a radiator and a few random parts for Norman for $604.24 to my door.
Radiator worked out to be $225, no tax, free ship. OEM. hopefully it arrives mostly undamaged.
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Sale is good through tomorrow, 2/1/26.
Radiator worked out to be $225, no tax, free ship. OEM. hopefully it arrives mostly undamaged.
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Sale is good through tomorrow, 2/1/26.
Helluva deal!I've been driving Norman pretty much 100% unless it is raining or multiple kids (need to put the bench seat back in). It has a couple tiny leaks in the radiator which while fixable, I was quoted "around" $200 for it to "probably" fix it. Serra is having one of their 25% off plus free shipping sales through tomorrow. Got a handful parts for my wife's highlander, a radiator and a few random parts for Norman for $604.24 to my door.
Radiator worked out to be $225, no tax, free ship. OEM. hopefully it arrives mostly undamaged.
Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories: Official Online Store Serra Toyota
Find genuine Toyota parts and accessories that fit your Toyota. Your source for everything from batteries and floor mats to body panels and engine gaskets.
Sale is good through tomorrow, 2/1/26.
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The fleet of kids never stop nipping at the ankles of my wallet
Rad
RevISK
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Otherwise, just driving Norman as much as possible. She’s running so well I don’t really want to mess with her but I will swap out the leaking radiator and put right some of the hose kludges I’ve done since owning her.
Just back from school drop off where the boy gets aura for this girl being his ride to school…
Just back from school drop off where the boy gets aura for this girl being his ride to school…
RevISK
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In preparation to go camping with my son I was checking all the fluids. I had checked the oil last week… I guess the cap had other ideas.
After some rescue attempts by some of my local cruiser pals (who knew there were so many different sized oil caps?) I figured I’d give my least favorite auto parts store a try as they are the closest. Bingo.
After some rescue attempts by some of my local cruiser pals (who knew there were so many different sized oil caps?) I figured I’d give my least favorite auto parts store a try as they are the closest. Bingo.