Build The Architect's '77 FJ40

[knuckle47]

@GA Architect you know…when it works, it stays. I was recently turned on to a set of headers and exhaust system as a complete unit…top to bottom.. It really is a super nice set of parts. I will likely be ordering a set , but….my intake and exhaust as it is, is performing flawlessly and I just hate to break it down which means undoing my hard earned perfect running EFI…

It may not mean anything beyond superstition but in my 65 years of “tinkering” I have watched things like this go south right in front of my eyes. In other words, I’d hate to jinx it

 

[4Cruisers]

I run an FJ60 big cap dizzy, so the Sniper timing isn't accurate.

Glad to see the distributor is still doing well.

 

[GA Architect]

@GA Architect you know…when it works, it stays. I was recently turned on to a set of headers and exhaust system as a complete unit…top to bottom.. It really is a super nice set of parts. I will likely be ordering a set , but….my intake and exhaust as it is, is performing flawlessly and I just hate to break it down which means undoing my hard earned perfect running EFI…

It may not mean anything beyond superstition but in my 65 years of “tinkering” I have watched things like this go south right in front of my eyes. In other words, I’d hate to jinx it

I was one of the first to purchase the Trimeki header....then later, went ahead and purchased the exhaust system too. It sure is a good looking system and some serious craftsmanship! But, like you, I can't bring myself to redo something that is performing so well. Eh, when the time comes and it is needed, I have the Whole Enchilada!!!!

 

[GA Architect]

Glad to see the distributor is still doing well.

You and I both! Heck, I don't think I've cracked that sucker open since I installed it back in January, 2020. What type of service interval (cap & rotor) do those have?

 

[4Cruisers]

You and I both! Heck, I don't think I've cracked that sucker open since I installed it back in January, 2020. What type of service interval (cap & rotor) do those have?

I'm not sure, it's been so long since I sold my '84 FJ60. I'll check my maintenance spreadsheet later this morning. I don't think I've replaced the cap and rotor on the FJ60 distributor that's installed in my '76 FJ40 since I initially refurbished it - it's been more than 10 years, but I don't drive it much.

 

[GA Architect]

Just been enjoying driving it the past few months. It is coming up on an oil change here soon, so there is that.

 

[GA Architect]

Coolant overflow tank update - looks good to me.

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[tstepp920]

Thank you for identifying what I erroneously identified as a miniature beer keg. For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why you would want your beer to be hot

 

[Vandal FJ]

Coolant overflow tank update - looks good to me.

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Is this a fabbed up project or a kit? I might need this in my life!

 

[GA Architect]

Is this a fabbed up project or a kit? I might need this in my life!

This is my homemade concoction, see my post #2292 & #2293 for a few more photos. I still need to modify the black powder coated unit I have and repaint the bracket.

 

[peesalot]

Is the shiny one for sale once the black unit is online ?

 

[GA Architect]

Oil change this weekend; 8 quarts of 20W50, a Baldwin B2 and new oil plug gasket.....Drive On!

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[knuckle47]

@GA Architect … I didn't know you are running a Hyperspark Distributor . Noticed the display.

 

[GA Architect]

@GA Architect … I didn't know you are running a Hyperspark Distributor . Noticed the display.

When I installed the Sniper, I installed the FJ60 dizzy that I had refurbished. The distributer is actually the original unit that came with the '86 2F I purchased and had rebuilt back in 2015.

Note, the 'Ignition Timing Degrees' isn't accurate on my display screen.

 

[knuckle47]

Oh,,,,,, THEN, it’s time to switch !!!

 

[GA Architect]

Sniper update: After driving, I've been smelling fuel in the engine compartment for a few months and could never really locate it. Last night, after a short test drive, I finally found the culprit:

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I put a 3/16" allen wrench on that fuel bowl plug, which only appeared to be very lightly installed, and snugged it up. I cleaned up the intake and the heat shield as needed. Also replaced the dry-rotted 3/8" rubber vacuum plug.

After my trip into the office this morning. The fuel bowl plug was dry!

 

[GA Architect]

Alright, sun is up so a few Sniper after photos this morning.

 

[FJ404345]

Sighhh....this is.the only FJ40 engine compartment that never gets even a little dusty