What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (34 Viewers)

[BurntToast]

Long weekend in the shop.

Clutch master and slave replaced

New OEM body mounts on the front corners

New radiator installed


The clutch master & slave should have been easy, but the flare nut at the end of the hard line was over tightened to the drop down hose, and it trashed the internal threads of the hose coming out. @RDub suggested I make a thread chaser out of an old brake line I had around, so I did. That’s a good one for the trick bag. Worked like a charm and made the project a success.
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The front corner body mounts on my truck are much worse than the rest - chunks of rubber were falling out. Replaced with OEM. I wanted rubber rather than poly to maybe have a softer ride and less rattles, even if they won’t last as long.
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Original radiator put in 42 years of work and was leaking badly so I picked up a gently used CSF from @Rockymtnreaper with the intention of getting by until I get the original repaired. Got it in, forgot to move the fan shroud out of the way and it was pinched between the diagonal frame gusset and the lower rad tube inlet. Had to take it all apart and readjust. At this point I’ve been going all day, it’s 11PM, so I fill the thing up and start driving home. About 1.5 miles down the road my temps are creeping up fast. Takes me 1/4 mile to pull over and shut it down, and at that point my temp sensor in the upper rad hose is showing 240*F and the coolant is boiling. Oops - I forgot that when I filled it when the thermostat was as closed, so I was only partially filling the system. Waited for temps to come down to about 170, cracked the cap, and filled it. It took in another 1.25g and was cool all the way home - arrived at 12:45AM this morning.
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Questions: how much damage could I have done with the short overheat condition? Also, these radiator brackets shown below are directional, but I forgot which way they were when I took it apart. Anybody know how they go? The difference is that it can move the whole radiator about 1cm closer or further from the front sheet metal.
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[cruiserinsanity]

Long weekend in the shop.

Clutch master and slave replaced

New OEM body mounts on the front corners

New radiator installed


The clutch master & slave should have been easy, but the flare nut at the end of the hard line was over tightened to the drop down hose, and it trashed the internal threads of the hose coming out. @RDub suggested I make a thread chaser out of an old brake line I had around, so I did. That’s a good one for the trick bag. Worked like a charm and made the project a success.
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The front corner body mounts on my truck are much worse than the rest - chunks of rubber were falling out. Replaced with OEM. I wanted rubber rather than poly to maybe have a softer ride and less rattles, even if they won’t last as long.
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Original radiator put in 42 years of work and was leaking badly so I picked up a gently used CSF from @Rockymtnreaper with the intention of getting by until I get the original repaired. Got it in, forgot to move the fan shroud out of the way and it was pinched between the diagonal frame gusset and the lower rad tube inlet. Had to take it all apart and readjust. At this point I’ve been going all day, it’s 11PM, so I fill the thing up and start driving home. About 1.5 miles down the road my temps are creeping up fast. Takes me 1/4 mile to pull over and shut it down, and at that point my temp sensor in the upper rad hose is showing 240*F and the coolant is boiling. Oops - I forgot that when I filled it when the thermostat was as closed, so I was only partially filling the system. Waited for temps to come down to about 170, cracked the cap, and filled it. It took in another 1.25g and was cool all the way home - arrived at 12:45AM this morning.
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Questions: how much damage could I have done with the short overheat condition? Also, these radiator brackets shown below are directional, but I forgot which way they were when I took it apart. Anybody know how they go? The difference is that it can move the whole radiator about 1cm closer or further from the front sheet metal.
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I’m going to say don’t really worry about the short overheat. I overheated my 3FE one night because the water pump sized and blew up the top of the radiator, put a new CSF radiator and Aisin water pump in and everything was fine, still running both. Replaced the head last year and didn’t see any cracks or failures in the head or head gasket.

 

[CruiserTrash]

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That’s why I did. I test got both ways and the larger chamfer (on the top corner) towards the front seemed to fit better.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Where did you order the mounts from?

They were original to the truck. My wife spent some time on them with a wire wheel while I worked on other stuff.

 

[Paco]

Was at the coast for work and found this guy in the parking lot...

Then had to do obligatory drive out on to the beach. There are only a couple of spots here where we can drive so anytime I am out this way have to make at least one pass.

 

[harrison60]

Where did you order the mounts from?

check this thread - i just ordered them a few weeks ago too

Ultimate OEM 60 series parts still in stock

Hello. Is anyone able to do the screenshot for 69057-22041 to see if this is still in stock or discontinued? Ignition cylinder for 1980-1984 FJ60 and other cars as well.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[mdw83fj60]

Brake refresh, new rotors, pads and calipers.
Had a sticking caliper and a warped rotor which caused a vibration at 45ish mph, now it’s all smooth again and brakes actual feel better than before.

 

[FirstFJ60]

My ConFerr was less than desired so I had to refresh it. Muriatic Acid works great on rust and SEM self etching spray. I installed my re

covery boards (Bday gift) and Amber Led light bar.

 

[arklatex60]

I like the stock steering wheel on my 60, so decided to try a wrap to make the steering wheel a bit thicker. View attachment 3563191

I really dig that! Is it paracord? How does it feel?

 

[mdw83fj60]

I really dig that! Is it paracord? How does it feel?

Yes it’s Paracord, used about 100 ft. I like the texture and thickness the cord gives the steering wheel. I posted the video of the pattern I used a few post after the initial post. Not hard just very tedious and repetitive, I just put on some music and go.

 

[FlyingMuleRider]

Just finished putting on the OME suspension, powder coated the stock wheels and added BFG 33x10.50’s.

 

[MoaByte]

Installed the Morimoto 2-stroke 4.0 in the H4 Koito headlight upgrade I did a few years back. I'll get back to you all when I try them out.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

A little more on @Kmonty66 LS3 Erod swap.

TT console and extension. Lokar ratchet shifter, twin sticks, new carpet, color matched engine cover, clearing codes and putting in miles. SpeedHut gauges.

Jason
TT

 

[BurntToast]

A little more on @Kmonty66 LS3 Erod swap.

TT console and extension. Lokar ratchet shifter, twin sticks, new carpet, color matched engine cover, clearing codes and putting in miles. SpeedHut gauges.

Jason
TT

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Beauty! GPS Speedo or VSS on the Speedhuts? Wondering what the delay is on gps

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Beauty! GPS Speedo or VSS on the Speedhuts? Wondering what the delay is on gps

GPS... usually by the time I throw it in reverse, pull out of the driveway and look down its registering on the gauge.

 

[BurntToast]

GPS... usually by the time I throw it in reverse, pull out of the driveway and look down its registering on the gauge.

Awesome. I like the gauge selection, haven’t seen that speedo before

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Awesome. I like the gauge selection, haven’t seen that speedo before

These are the dual and quad combo gauges. Their new LED models.

HOWEVER, they did away with a dimmer switch/dial and made "settings" for night brightness. So the driver has to program the night brightness they prefer. SUCKS, IMO for a multi-driver vehicle....

Just my .02

 

[MoaByte]

Installed the Morimoto 2-stroke 4.0 in the H4 Koito headlight upgrade I did a few years back. I'll get back to you all when I try them out.

It's a win! Great cut-off on dims, no excessive sign glare or weird patterns. Like stock but much brighter without being a nuisance. If you have the H4 Koito's you will like it.

 

[zeeklafreek]

It's a win! Great cut-off on dims, no excessive sign glare or weird patterns. Like stock but much brighter without being a nuisance. If you have the H4 Koito's you will like it.

Great to hear. I chose them for mine and can't wait to see the difference.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

It's a win! Great cut-off on dims, no excessive sign glare or weird patterns. Like stock but much brighter without being a nuisance. If you have the H4 Koito's you will like it.

Any chance you could post up some pics of the light's performance?