I test drove an '86 FJ60 today, runs great, but at idle with the AC on, the tack would fluctuate between about 1000 and 1500 RPM's, as if I were pressing and releasing the accelarator pedal every second or two. It was very noticeable. If I buy this truck, am I looking at a simple fix? Is it simply a fast idle adjustment, or something like that?
Also, at $4000, the price looks good (173k w/solid drive train, perfect compression in all six, and clean interior), but the rust around the bottom of the rear wheel wells is up about an inch in parts; hasn't broken through, but the paint is bubbled there. I.e., about a third of the wheel well, with the rust going up the body about an inch. Assuming you agreed that it was worth that w/out the rust, how much would you deduct because of the rust? The rest of the body looks very good. Any pointers would be appreciated. I'm going for my fifth Cruiser, but never was faced with a rust problem. Should I just avoid it? I plan to keep it forever as a DD.
Also, at $4000, the price looks good (173k w/solid drive train, perfect compression in all six, and clean interior), but the rust around the bottom of the rear wheel wells is up about an inch in parts; hasn't broken through, but the paint is bubbled there. I.e., about a third of the wheel well, with the rust going up the body about an inch. Assuming you agreed that it was worth that w/out the rust, how much would you deduct because of the rust? The rest of the body looks very good. Any pointers would be appreciated. I'm going for my fifth Cruiser, but never was faced with a rust problem. Should I just avoid it? I plan to keep it forever as a DD.