Builds Rosie the 40 - Tilda Bogue Service Station

[FJ60Cam]

The engine oil is on the thick side - the motor has 4 quarts of VR1 20-50, and 4 quarts of VR1 50, which is like cold honey. We’ve been doing that for the past couple of new startups

 

[Grayscale]

The engine oil is on the thick side - the motor has 4 quarts of VR1 20-50, and 4 quarts of VR1 50, which is like cold honey. We’ve been doing that for the past couple of new startups

The 2F FSM spec. main bearing clearance is .0008 to .0017-inch. That is like a hot 10W-30 or 5W-20?

Oil Viscosity Recommendation Chart

A breakdown of how to choose the right oil viscosity for your engine. Race engines, performance street engines and even daily drivers looking for premium oil can use this page to find the best viscosity for their engine.

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[FJ60Cam]

I wouldn’t run this combo after the first oil change for sure!

 

[wngrog]

I run 20/50 Valvoline with Zinc in all of my 2Fs. I don’t know much about main bearing specs though. Seems to do fine.

 

[wngrog]

Took this thing for a drive and it’s just filthy. Totally hauls ass.

The rear heater has sprung a leak and it cut my drive short.

I’ve got a little punch list for it tomorrow and it’s going home.

 

[wngrog]

 

[wngrog]

I got up this morning and finished my punch list. Turns out the heater itself sprung a leak, not the hoses. I’ve pulled it out and I’ll see if my radiator guys can fix it. I kinda remember the first time they did it. May have broken loose. I capped off the hoses and went for a spin.

But first, I ordered some 1” longer rear shackles from Man a Fre when it was here before. It was sitting a little ass low with the addition of the ConFerr and new 4Plus bumper.

Took it to town and filled it up with 93 octane and then did a glamor shoot

 

[wngrog]

Tach run. This thing positively eats. The engine growl is unreal cool.



Headed home on the interstate. Turns out the Dakota was reading 8 mph too slow. I calibrated it once I got home

Top speed I reached was 92.1 and it had more.

 

[BJEC69]

Tach run. This thing positively eats. The engine growl is unreal cool.



Headed home on the interstate. Turns out the Dakota was reading 8 mph too slow. I calibrated it once I got home

Top speed I reached was 92.1 and it had more.

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She looks beautiful and now She’s running like a scalded dog! That beats the TOYOTA ad about the ability to carry 6 and cruise at 85 MPH! Have to find that video….thanks for ALL of your hard work on Rosie!!

 

[wngrog]

Time for these to go home

 

[G-Cat]

It will be a sad day on Mud when you "retire" from this...

 

[jomelo]

That engine really pairs well with a set of Swampers.

 

[wngrog]

Made it. It cranked. Nothing fell off on the test drive.

Off to Vermont in the morning hoping for more of the same.

 

[BJEC69]

Made it. It cranked. Nothing fell off on the test drive.

Off to Vermont in the morning hoping for more of the same.

WOW! All I can say is Wow! Many thanks to @wngrog, @lcwizard , @orangefj45, @FJ60Cam, @cppilot and @jomelo for your time, efforts and inspiration to help make this most amazing transition of Rosie from Turd to Transubstantiate possible!! Holy $@%&!!!! I certainly am grateful to have worked with @wngrog on this bespoke ride!! Thank you Nolen, and many thanks to everyone who made this possible!!

 

[cppilot]

Incredible, enjoy these beautiful trucks. The “Smiles per Mile” will be off the chart. Great job Nolan.

I’ve become a big fan of those FJ Company wheels. Good choice.