Sold the 60...

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Well, let's see....

Electrical:
  • Have the ECU programed for the 60
  • Wiring harness (buy or make the original work?)
  • Mate FJ60's wiring with the VORTEC's wiring
  • Buy starter

Fuel System:
  • Check fuel tank for rust (apparently, FJ60's have an issue....)
  • Run fuel lines
  • Design a fuel filter / fuel pump set up
  • Run power to fuel pump


...and I'm sure the list will grow, grow, grow as I start checking off these "to-do's".
 
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Assuming your going to build the pump/fuel portion versus putting an in-tank pump in? If the 60 tank lines are similar sized to the 40 you will want the pump as close to the tank as possible and preferably below it. Make every effort to make it accessible and put a coarse filter before it (maybe 50 micron?). This should flow very easy so you don't cause the pump to cavitate. The only other thing I would do is put an old fashion mechanical fuel pressure gauge close to the block. If you have the time I would go through the stock harness, it will suck initially, but you will gain valuable insight to how the engine operates. I would run the fuel pump on a relay with a kill switch in the cab. Works for the o-crap moment and a layer of theft deterence, can be wired in series with the pump control on the ECU. Don't expect to run down to good 'ol Mr Goodwrench and expect him to have a clue (or her).

If you overbuild it beyond your wildest dreams then you should be about right!
 
X2 on using factory harness, fuel kill switch, and most assuredly the fuel pressure gauge. Had one built in on the 4Runner. Very handy thing to have if your vehicle ever decides to quit on the trail, can rule in/out fuel pump immediately. Every 4x4 would have that on a dash guage if it were up to me :)
 
black95 said:
Every 4x4 would have that on a dash guage if it were up to me :)
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I agree but put on every vehicle, period, and get rid of dampened gauges. Dumbing down drivers... okay, rant off

Might want to consider an inertia switch for the fuel pump shut down. I wouldn't think it would trip when 4 wheeling unless you dropped down pretty hard on the sliders. If so, then it is doing its job and I would consider it a minor inconvenience for a multi purpose rig. But then again, I am not a hard core 4x4 guy and don't bounce hard on my sliders very often.
 
Rolled her out of the garage for a good wash. Also polished the brightwork, amazing what a little aluminum foil and water will do to chrome!

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Bit off a bit more than I can chew with this one.

I'm going to finish cleaning up some stuff and she'll probably be up on Craigslist soon.

With the 55 & 60, I leaned alot, but mostly learned that there's a TON that I don't know. I'll now spend my time finishing up a few things I've been meaning to get to on the 100, then who knows............

:cheers:
 
Springs505 said:
Man...its actually tempting, but I love The Frank. Too much blood and sweat in there...no can do.
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Totally understand, but with your skills this 60 would be epic!!! Keep the Frank and take the 60, I'll pass on the hellofa deal that I got. :clap:
 
I'll hold my comments until I see title change to "Keepin' the 60" and then back and....:D
 
To bust your chops a little: You start making great progress then decide to sell it? What is the biggest hurdle to finishing it and keeping it? If you just don't want to keep it that makes sense, but wouldn't be better running? At the end of the day it all goes together 1 wire at a time. :)
 
Bret said:
To bust your chops a little: You start making great progress then decide to sell it? What is the biggest hurdle to finishing it and keeping it? If you just don't want to keep it that makes sense, but wouldn't be better running? At the end of the day it all goes together 1 wire at a time. :)
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Really just time. I've made "great progress" lately because I've spent the first two weeks of my summer vacation working on it. Need to get back out on my bike, spend more time with the kiddos, go for a hike, do some fishing, etc. I've think I've come to realize I like being a car/truck/rig maintainer, not a car/truck/rig restorer/builder. Maybe 10-15 years down the line, but not now. Make sense?
 
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