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Sylvia said:
I guess there's been some wondering going on about the current state of affairs for my green machine. :) It's still in my garage, tucked away out of the weather. I got INCREDIBLE assistance from Dan and Aaron! Dan put that loose bolt on the alternator and told me all about what I had. But- decided NOT to sell. Aaron was EXTREMELY helpful in selling my Lexus. He put LOTS of work into it and wouldn't take a dime. I'm SO glad I got on the site. Sir sits waiting for the big snow. Without the Lexus, it's now his job to get to me work in bad weather. Haven't changed the lift or shackles or anything. Usually take him out for a short drive every few weeks, but have been mending a broken elbow, so haven't been able to do that for a couple months.

Happy New Year my Cruiser friends!!
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I love it.

"Sir" is a fantastic name, by the way.

Dan
 
Sylvia said:
I guess there's been some wondering going on about the current state of affairs for my green machine. :) It's still in my garage, tucked away out of the weather. ... Without the Lexus, it's now his job to get to me work in bad weather. Haven't changed the lift or shackles or anything. Usually take him out for a short drive every few weeks, but have been mending a broken elbow, so haven't been able to do that for a couple months.

Happy New Year my Cruiser friends!!
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Great news. Glad we could keep you in the family.

PS: Your blog link is broken.
 
Fast Eddy said:
Great news. Glad we could keep you in the family.

PS: Your blog link is broken.
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dang I broke my blog link once, had to wear a cast for dang near a year.........:D:D
 
Happy New Year - I have just read your thread, and your wordpress stories, and they have moved me deeply. I am glad to see that you have decided to keep Jeff's Fj40, I am certain you will enjoy it, and that he will also know you are enjoying it, and smile. You and your children would surely have regretted selling it. I have read many stories here of people who wish they had their father's '40, for the memories it held for them. I have seen more than one user who was trying to track the old girl down, with hopes that at the least, someone was taking care of her, and possibly even to buy her back. I know that these machines are just steel and iron, possesions really, but sometimes they become more. Sometimes they become a connection to those we love, and to those we miss with all of our hearts.
 
Sylvia said:
I guess there's been some wondering going on about the current state of affairs for my green machine. :) It's still in my garage, tucked away out of the weather. But- decided NOT to sell.

Happy New Year my Cruiser friends!!
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That is AWESOME news!

:cheers::clap:
 
Last time I had Sir out he behaved very poorly. It was an unseasonably warm day in late Sept as I recall. He was sounding smooth, running well. But every time I let off the accelerator to come to a stop, he would stall. He would start right up again and run smooth when asked and kept running as long as there was some level of demand. He used to do this in the mountains on occasion. It was like he had a bad day. Jeff would have him running smoothly, well tuned, one day Sir would run fine in the mountains and the next day decide to stall all day long. We found some correlation to pressure in the gas tank. First clue we had was a high pitched squeal of sorts coming from the gas tank lid. Sure enough- open the lid, pressure changes, then he runs fine.

When I got home the last time out, there was that high pitched squeal. I didn't do the experiment with the gas lid. And since he was already stalled and the key comes out from any position, I evidently left it in the "on" position. My quite-new battery is now dead.

Aaron is planning to come jump Sir for me and make sure it's running. And yes, I know it's time for a tune-up. But I don't expect that to change his behavior come warm weather. Any ideas?
 
If it was a relatively new battery putting it on a deep cycle charge should bring it back to life...
 
Sir has been sitting somewhat ignored for a while due to a broken elbow and inability to drive him. Elbow is healed sufficiently to drive Sir again, but discovered the drained battery was likely due to an electrical problem. There was a char broiled wire coming out of the coil. I had a mechanic friend (not Toyota specialist) come by and take a look. He took the part off a couple months ago so he could find a replacement. He still hasn't been successful in his search. He told me it is the coil and also a "module" on top of the coil that needs replaced. Any ideas? I asked for my old part back and should have it for a photo and any ID numbers tomorrow. I've got my handy-man dad visiting right now who is more than willing to help solve this problem.... and a very charming handy-man boyfriend who is equally willing and apparently able. Very anxious to get my vehicle back on the road.... :)
 
Sylvia, that would be the ignitor. Buying a new one from the dealer you'd think they were Gold plated. Last time I bought one for my 1976 it was around $250 and that was at least 15 years ago. Assuming he kept the ignition stock, then that particular ignitor was only used on the 1976 and 1977 model years. It is not necessary to make the truck go, and the Haynes manual even has instructions on how to bypass around it in case it fails. It's function is to prolong the life of the points.

If Jeff upgraded to the later electronic ignition found on the 1978-up model years, then the ignitor is an essential part of the ignition system and the truck won't make a spark without it. If that is the case, then a used ignitor from any number of other similar vintage Toyotas should work just fine. I have read that anything from Corollas to mini truck ignitors are basically the same as those used in the Land Cruisers.

If the ignitor failed, the coil should be tested. A faulty coil can cause the ignitor to subsequently fail.
 
Thanks for the help. Looks like a wire going to the fuel cut-off solenoid rubbed bare and shorted out. It got its power from the same wire that was feeding the ignitor. The ignitor and coil are fried. The ignition is stock.

What about using a conversion kit such as a Mallory kit to make it an electronic ignition without points? My dad thinks that might be a better option in the long run. Part number M1161006M or M1161007M. Thanks.
 
If you want to get rid of the points the best upgrade would be a later FJ60 large body distributor with the matching coil and ignitor. You will also need to install the pushrod cover from a FJ60 motor with the indentation to clear the large body cap. Your other option is to install a Pertronix setup in the current dizzy to get rid of the points.
 
John Smith said:
If you want to get rid of the points the best upgrade would be a later FJ60 large body distributor with the matching coil and ignitor. You will also need to install the pushrod cover from a FJ60 motor with the indentation to clear the large body cap. Your other option is to install a Pertronix setup in the current dizzy to get rid of the points.
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I would prefer the Petronix system, with the cost of and age to the FJ60 components in case of Ignitor failure, it makes much more sense to go Pertronix
 
I would also agree with the Pertronix. A plus with the Pertronix is that it is real easy to go back to points if you get in a bind and need to limp the 40 back to civilization and repairs.

I went with the Pertronix for this very reason. Contact Marks Off Road for Pertronix info.

Don
 
Rzeppa said:
I prefer genuine Toyota parts myself. If you don't want to have to swap out the side cover, the 1978 distributor works just fine.
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yea but you been drinking the Kool Aid and rollin your own way too long:p:p:p:flipoff2::flipoff2:
 
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