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Took it out for a drive to get it hot and mix up the oil. The timing needs some adjustment. Not a huge deal. The oil change though... Yikes.
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I'll need to do another oil change to get all the contaminated oil out. I'm glad I drove it before the change to make sure it was in solution, but it sure made it look bad!

it might have been a good idea to drain a bit of the stuff out of the pan before running, until it was oil versus water/coolant, as water will sink to the bottom, then it wouldn't have gotten mixed with the oil and thru out the engine. then run and do a drain and fill.
 
You're likely right, but I assumed it was already everywhere since it came in through the top. I suspect it'll clear up with one more oil change.
 
Might be a good idea to drop the oil pan and inspect the main and rod bearings in case there’s any damage from the coolant. When I purchased my 80, coolant had mixed in the oil, a rod bearing seized and it threw a rod through the oil pan.
 
replaced a fuel pump in a 62 series many months ago, filled the tank up and had a leak, thought it was the seam, a bar of soap didn't fix it.
finally decided to drop the tank and found this area with a small crack. cleaned it up with a flapper wheel
it is on the left side, upper part
not sure how I could have done it during the pump swap.
good thing I had an extra tank from another 62
put it in place and all is good now

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Rebuilt all but one wheel cylinder for the FJ55. Boogered up a part and now I need to repair it before knocking the last one out.
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That bench looks like a real treat to work on!
 
Finally started the front end rebuild on the 80. It’s taking longer than expected but I think the knuckles had been leaking longe than I thought so the cleaning process has been a nightmare. Passenger side is done and I’m hoping to finish up the driver side in the next couple days. Also doesn’t help that I was only able to work on it during kid nap times and after they went to bed for the night.

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