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the 40 is actually easy to work on.
Compared to other vehicles nothing is really all that time consuming to work on.
The biggest PM job is a knuckle rebuild and in 4-5 hours that can be knocked out. A bit messier job than a water pump/timing belt job on your SOHC and DOHC honda engines (B,D,F,H blocks) but you have much more space to work on them in about the same amount of time.
Even with the small block chevy everything is easy to reach and work on.
Ever install a water pump in a full size van...or put an alternator in a pontiac fiero?
You'll want to set the vehicle on fire and roll it towards something you really hate like wet socks or fish that keep stealing your bait.
Compared to other vehicles nothing is really all that time consuming to work on.
The biggest PM job is a knuckle rebuild and in 4-5 hours that can be knocked out. A bit messier job than a water pump/timing belt job on your SOHC and DOHC honda engines (B,D,F,H blocks) but you have much more space to work on them in about the same amount of time.
Even with the small block chevy everything is easy to reach and work on.
Ever install a water pump in a full size van...or put an alternator in a pontiac fiero?
You'll want to set the vehicle on fire and roll it towards something you really hate like wet socks or fish that keep stealing your bait.
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Yesterday my co-worker asked me if I could take a look at his 02 Range Rover for him as it kept dying on him. I figured out real quick that the alternator was dead. So I took it out to take it up to Mr. Alternator. Put it in the 80 front seat and then went to start my cruiser and it did nothing when I turned the key. Popped the hood and found out the battery cable was a little loose. Tightened it and was on my way.
Looks like even having Rover Parts in your cruiser will cause them to break down. Hunk of crap. Looking under the hood of that thing it's a wonder anything works. They have performed all the maint on it at the rover dealership but yet everything looks like it's about to fall apart. They paid 60k in 02 for it and none of the electrics work and even the suspension air bags are all screwed up.
Looks like even having Rover Parts in your cruiser will cause them to break down. Hunk of crap. Looking under the hood of that thing it's a wonder anything works. They have performed all the maint on it at the rover dealership but yet everything looks like it's about to fall apart. They paid 60k in 02 for it and none of the electrics work and even the suspension air bags are all screwed up.
Now that's funny!
i'd still trade my fj40 for a D90
D90/110's are in a different category, the motor that is in those is quite simple, no fancy electronics etc... They stopped coming to the US in 1995, so they are pre OBD. If you could get one of the diesels then you'd have a truck that is as bullet proof as a LC...
Yeah, I saw that you bought his wheels. He's the other Cove trip navigator. He and I have been up there many times and his Taco is actually the one floundering in the creek video. That was before he flatbedded it.
I was actually right down the road (at ACC) when you were there. You should have stopped by, its always fun there on Saturdays (actually any day I'm there is fun and I've taken vacation days just to work on my truck in their shop).
I didn't even know ACC was that close, I'll have to let you know next time I am down that way. Unfortunately it doesn't happen much anymore since I switched jobs.
I've oned vans since I could drive. Always worked on them myself. I guess it's all in what you get used to. I would much rather work on my chevy van than my wifes' caravan.
Now I have a Ford, but I haven't had to work on it yet.
It's been a pleasure guys. Looks like I am going on hiatus for a while. I will probably be trading in my Tacoma tomorrow for a baby mobile. I promise it is not a mini van and at least it's German. I should be able to get back into a 4wd in about 2 years and be ready to go with a willing son that is fresh in BSA. Probably just get an old Runner, 60, or mini truck. I know I haven't been really active, but the the memories from the first LC Boil and GSMTR last year will last a lifetime. Take care everyone and if you ever need ANYTHING while in Cola please don't hesitate to call. Same # on file with the BOD's.
Many thanks!
PS- if you ever think about buying a 2005+ Tacoma, just PM me for a picture of my driveway and a list of issues.
Jeremy
Many thanks!
PS- if you ever think about buying a 2005+ Tacoma, just PM me for a picture of my driveway and a list of issues.
Jeremy
BMThiker said:just made a deal with Andy Ridge to pick this up for me because it's near Jasper, TN:
Seller says it has no rust, but for what he's asking it doesn't bother me if it does. It was a steal! Going to pick it up when we go to the Cove next month.
Change of plans this thing looks great behind my 60! JK I think you got a great trailer is in great shape for something made in 1967. No real rust, a few dents but it's still water tight ( had about 50 gallons in it) I scrapes about 6 layers of paint of the drain plug.
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Awesome Andy! Thanks for helping me out with this.
you know i wouldn't leave the engine/drive train stock for long!
if anything i'd try to find one with a bad powertrain so i could have something cheaper to play with.
I've really wanted a gm6.2/700r4 in the fj40 but the manual steering won't allow the big gm6.2 and i don't want to have a 13" rear drive shaft with the long auto trannu. The PTO winch also doesn't like the idea of a powersteering conversion.
If i had a d90 a GM6.2/700r4 conversion would be perfect.
She would be as bullet proof as any LC.
I have not heard of any brake/suspension issues on the D90/D110 like i have on the disc's
The gray marekt vehicles are the only ones that are anywhere near my price range
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I have a riding lawnmower with a 18.5 intek motor in it that's leaking out the valve cover and from what I can tell the carb is shot. Do you get deals on parts? Can you sell to us? If so I need some junk to fix this hunk of crap. Also it doesn't seem to put out enough voltage to keep the battery charged. When running it's only .4 volts more than when it's not. Is this about right? Is there a way to get it to charge better? Bigger stator?
Motor is a 3 p7770293E1 031104ze
Main shaft in the carb has a bunch of play in it. Is it worth rebuilding or should I just buy another one?
I have a riding lawnmower with a 18.5 intek motor in it that's leaking out the valve cover and from what I can tell the carb is shot. Do you get deals on parts? Can you sell to us? If so I need some junk to fix this hunk of crap. Also it doesn't seem to put out enough voltage to keep the battery charged. When running it's only .4 volts more than when it's not. Is this about right? Is there a way to get it to charge better? Bigger stator?
Motor is a 3 p7770293E1 031104ze
Main shaft in the carb has a bunch of play in it. Is it worth rebuilding or should I just buy another one?
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Didn't anyone tell you, you should have got a Deere... Nothing runs like a Deere, well the old ones with the Kawasaki motor not the new Lowe's ones...
yes i can get you guys deals on briggs parts (briggs is only one of the many lines we carry)
as for the charging system unless you have an electric PTO the charging amps are VERY low on this..it's literally a trickle charge system and you must have the engine at WOT to check them.
The type of charging system you have will determine how to test the system. I can't really tell what you have.
Your carb has a lot of play, you might be able to rebuild it an get her running but she will probably hunt/surge because of all the air she will be pulling from that worn throttle linkage.
I probably have a used one you can have. It may need to have the proper nozzle put in it to match your engine as you have an OHV and this one is a flat head. Its usually nothing more than pulling your nozzle out and screwing the new one in.
You will need a new elbow fitting for it (which we should have) because i broke it off some how moving the motor around the shop.
edit: looks like i may have 2-3 used carbs you can choose from. Just bring yours so i can try to match it up as easily closely as possible.
All of them will proably need a rebuild but i can get you all parts to rebuild for probably @ 20 bucks or less compared to almost 75-90 my cost for a new carb. Briggs likes their carbs.
All of them will proably need a rebuild but i can get you all parts to rebuild for probably @ 20 bucks or less compared to almost 75-90 my cost for a new carb. Briggs likes their carbs.
dude check this out!https://forum.ih8mud.com/chit-chat-section/567661-mini-cruiser.html
Didn't anyone tell you, you should have got a Deere... Nothing runs like a Deere, well the old ones with the Kawasaki motor not the new Lowe's ones...
a deere is overpriced.
the two most relaible mowers on the market
Toro Classic 44" commercial walk behind mower
snapper rear engine rider
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