Builds We will name him Brutus. (6 Viewers)
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My wife named my 40 Brutus about 25 years ago.
Toyota even sent me some chrome letters they were having a promo name your cruiser. Maybe we'll meet out on a trail someday.
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Currently tracking my issue. Tank looks good - little sandy type stuff in the bottom but nothing bad - i think its just dirt particles that blew into the ripped open hose while it sat.
But i ran a metal hanger into the fuel tube from inside the tank, and its good. I run wire up the fuel line to the tank fitting - all good. But the fuel only dribbles out of the tank, it will fill the filters, but only fast enough to sit and idle. If i try to drive it, it cant dribble fast enough and just dies. Is there a valve or something at the fitting I am missing?
But i ran a metal hanger into the fuel tube from inside the tank, and its good. I run wire up the fuel line to the tank fitting - all good. But the fuel only dribbles out of the tank, it will fill the filters, but only fast enough to sit and idle. If i try to drive it, it cant dribble fast enough and just dies. Is there a valve or something at the fitting I am missing?
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
I'm having same issue. I have 3 filters, 1 in at electric fuel pump 1 at engine compartment and 1 at carb. Not getting any gas now. Just have'nt dug into it yet. 
Plugged vent? 
Try with cap off?
Try with cap off?
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My cap is in really poor shape - not sure if its doing much but thats worth a try for sure. If the vent is plugged, am I gonna have to drop the dang tank? lemme check my parts diagrams again real quick....Plugged vent?
Try with cap off?
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I think @Ol Yeller is onto something. I am reading up on the vent and charcoal canister mess - and apparently I should have a line along the passenger side to the air cleaner. I do not have this, might be on drivers side. The diagrams from work SUCK for this - theres at least 20 pages of fuel system stuff with the different tank types and whatnot.
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The struggle to find the correct diagrams continues. I have no lines from the fuel tank, to the engine bay besides the fuel feed line. I have no return line, no evap lines, no charcoal canister, nothin. The other day when it wasnt gettin fuel and left me hangin - when I pulled the fuel line off the metal line, the tank sucked in air. I didnt think much of it, but the more I think about it the more significant it seems. I double checked my cap, its definitely in terrible shape, but theres a spot where it catches just right and is rock solid. So I am to believe that I have an issue with the venting. I took off the cap, revved it a bunch in my yard and had no loss of fuel in the filters. So I tried to air up my tires while it idled and the stupid portable tire pump CAUGHT FIRE in my hand (screw you walmart..) guess fillin 2 - 31s from 10psi was too much. lol
Today I will attempt to drive it again, but i am learning all the quirks slowly. When i press the brakes, the corner markers light up as well. Headlights I got working by jiggling the headlight switch. Still no hazards or turn signals. I think my main gripe right now is that its EXTREMELY slow. lmfao I am used to my tuned V8 daily driver, then I get in this guy and its like my buddies 4 cyl jeep on 35s - just FIGHTING for its life out here.
Today I will attempt to drive it again, but i am learning all the quirks slowly. When i press the brakes, the corner markers light up as well. Headlights I got working by jiggling the headlight switch. Still no hazards or turn signals. I think my main gripe right now is that its EXTREMELY slow. lmfao I am used to my tuned V8 daily driver, then I get in this guy and its like my buddies 4 cyl jeep on 35s - just FIGHTING for its life out here.
" lmfao I am used to my tuned V8 daily driver, then I get in this guy and its like my buddies 4 cyl jeep on 35s - just FIGHTING for its life out here."
Re: tire size increases, some is usually good but more is often not better. At least absent gearing upgrades.
Re: tire size increases, some is usually good but more is often not better. At least absent gearing upgrades.
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I only have 31x10.5x15s on it - I assume it came factory pretty similar in size? Not sure what the gearing is on this thang but I just assumed the straight six would have some more pep in its step. Once its runnin good I will worry about getting more air in/out
WarDamnEagle
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Probably more like a 28” tire originally.
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So I broke the fuel line. This is a good and a bad thing. Bad - i live in a tiny town and cant find a fitting locally so i need to order online while the tank is peeing. The good - the tank isnt peeing so my fuel problem is in the tank. Secondary bad - a new fuel tank is STUPID expensive and dropping this to get it refinished is impossible because theres no refinishing places within 150 miles.
Im the meantime I have that McMaster Carr part number, just need to do some shoppin around because the one i found is like $8 but then shipping is $23 and they are smokin male reproductive organs if they think imma pay that
Im the meantime I have that McMaster Carr part number, just need to do some shoppin around because the one i found is like $8 but then shipping is $23 and they are smokin male reproductive organs if they think imma pay that
My local Rad shop pre-cleaned mine enough to ship out to a Renu place farther away than that, you may have to ask?
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closest radiator shop is in the same town as the fuel tank guys unfortunately. might have to try to DIY it
You can do it!
I remember the day I welded up my first fuel tank with an acetylene torch. It's like initiation into manhood part 3, mastery of fire.
I remember the day I welded up my first fuel tank with an acetylene torch. It's like initiation into manhood part 3, mastery of fire.
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OR! is there a replacement fuel tank option that isnt GROSSLY overpriced? I see that long range tank, but its $1600 (correction 2100$+) - and for that I can get a fully hand welded all aluminum one from Bain Racing in australia and shipped to me, not a less expensive steel box.
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bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Buy a syphon. You can get a marina for like 10 bucks
