This little Piggie had none.... an attempt to rebuild the 69 FJ55

[61twpw]

My original foam mount is disintegrated.

Sending this one your way today. Some PO dyed it brown, but still useable.

 

[Thad55]

Sending this one your way today. Some PO dyed it brown, but still useable.

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So cool! Thank you!

 

[Thad55]

I think this is Nebula Green, but what about the yellow?

 

[scrapdaddy]

J Mack would know if it's nebula... I always liked that 45, but the colors and white walls killed it for me.

 

[Thad55]

Anyone have luck bleeding brakes with the mighty vac? I did this for 45 minutes and nothing but air. The other way with the hose in the bottle seemed to work, but still no pedal.

 

[Thad55]

Is there a proportioning valve on these? Maybe a button on there that needs to be pushed?

Or, could I gravity feed the fluid through the wheel cylinders, from a separate larger reservoir?

 

[Ol Yeller]

Anyone have luck bleeding brakes with the mighty vac? I did this for 45 minutes and nothing but air. The other way with the hose in the bottle seemed to work, but still no pedal.

Must have a hole somewhere if your pulling air, it should pull fluid to the bleeder you have open. Did the master need to get “bench bled”?

 

[Thad55]

Must have a hole somewhere if your pulling air, it should pull fluid to the bleeder you have open. Did the master need to get “bench bled”?

I did bench bleed it.

 

[J Mack]

Sounds like you're opening the bleeders up too far. Just crack them open and try again.

 

[Thad55]

I think this is Nebula Green, but what about the yellow?

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I wonder if this is Spring Green and Lemon Yellow.

 

[Thad55]

I even tried the gravity method, fluid ran out slowly, but still no pedal.

 

[61twpw]

I’v had them take several cycles to finally bleed. Frustrating and a test of patience for sure. You’ll get there or run out of beer trying.

 

[Thad55]

This looks correct, however, thought I would ask. Did not see a WG wire on schematic. It shows two WB wires going to alternator. And I have WB instead of WR.

 

[Thad55]

The wiring had extra stuff tied in, ended up getting carried away and didn't notice where that one went.

 

[Thad55]

Are these a good deal?
Will they fit?

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[G-Cat]

Are these a good deal?
Will they fit?

Not correct for your year but will fit if OEM Toyota.

 

[Thad55]

Not correct for your year but will fit if OEM Toyota.

Are others running 16" wheels on their 55s?

 

[J Mack]

Are others running 16" wheels on their 55s?

If you want 16" wheels I would call city racer and see when he'll get them back in stock

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[Thad55]

What is the proper setup for heater hose connections? Is there a T at the lower radiator hose?

 

[Thad55]

What is the proper setup for heater hose connections? Is there a T at the lower radiator hose?

Can someone post pics or part numbers?