The Blue Bomber (1 Viewer)

[laguna80]

Had a little adventure with the cruiser today. Went and filled up the tank and as I was coming up our driveway which is a small hill, the cruiser stalled. I backed down and attempted to start on level ground, however it wouldn't start again. Starter was turning and I had fuel squirting into the carb but apparently had no spark. Eventually I noticed some smoke coming from under the hood. I looked inside in the engine compartment on the inside drivers side fender and saw what I thought was a voltage regulator however I have one inside the cab already. I was a little confused but still took it off and replaced the wires that had burned through. Hopefully the part will still work tomorrow. I'll post some pics of the part later. I have no idea what it is, but it's extremely similar to the voltage regulator.

 

[laguna80]

Going throught landcruiser withdrawals. i posted a WTB ad on craigslist Hawaii for any condition FJ45. If I could get enough time off post, I would go to a Kuwaiti dealership and buy an FJ75 (I think they are at least) and ship it back to hawaii.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

If I could get enough time off post, I would go to a Kuwaiti dealership and buy an FJ75 (I think they are at least) and ship it back to hawaii.

Ummm, can you grab one for me too?!

 

[laguna80]

Ummm, can you grab one for me too?!

Should I start a group buy? lol

 

[Southeast Overland]

I would love a Troopy!!! But my wife would literally kill me...

 

[laguna80]

I had a dream I finally found the throttle cable on my pig. It was rusted badly but worked perfectly. I'm going through serious withdrawals right now. Just a few more months.

 

[dsa03cjj]

WOW! B-E-A-UTIFUL Pig!

 

[laguna80]

Well I'm back from outer space and school has started already. It'll be slow process but I will def. get back into it. I actually kinda regret not sending the truck in since I had the money and getting it worked on while I was gone, then coming home to a beautiful well done pig. It's all good though, working on it is half the fun!

 

[Ginzu]

Welcome back! Looking forward to following more of your progress on the Bomber. Nice thread.

 

[laguna80]

Nothing new so far...charged the battery and took it for a quick spin. Felt good, I'd forgotten how loud it is.

 

[laguna80]

Little update: Got a bunch of second skin sound deadening stuff for my 60 and my 55. And I've driven it around a little bit.

 

[laguna80]

Oh and I'm gonna go check out a parts rig. No engine, but everything else intact plus plenty of rust.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Isn't it great when you can just jump in and drive! I also need to deal with some sound deadening material in my pigs....

 

[laguna80]

Not much to update: It's finals week so projects have been put on hold. However as soon as Friday rolls around, it's on. I need to replace the clutch, so I'm gonna drop the tranny/transfer case. What should I do while that's out? Resurface flywheel? Clean obviously...the transfer case does not engage into four lo, so I'm gonna figure that out. Any seals etc I should replace while it's free?

 

[PabloCruise]

Seal btwn T-case and tranny!

Rear t-case seal at the parking brake as well.

Rubber boot that goes on the 2/4 selector

 

[laguna80]

Seal btwn T-case and tranny!

Rear t-case seal at the parking brake as well.

Rubber boot that goes on the 2/4 selector

Sounds good. Is that part of a gasket set available from the dealer? I'm gonna order everything before the week is over.

 

[PabloCruise]

I do not know about a kit. I know you can oreder these individually...

 

[Rusty55]

Are you at UH? I may go over next year for the BSU VS UH game. Depending on the economy. Your cruiser is looking good. I though mine had a lot of rust before. I have most of the the cancer rust gone. Looking good.

 

[laguna80]

Ya I'm at Uh. Should graduate next fall. Little piggie is slowly coming around...slowly.

 

[laguna80]

Had a fun weekend with the sawzall. I'm gonna make it a pickup due to roof issues, plus I like it too.