Just need to install it. 
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (83 Viewers)
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Cylinder #5 I cleaned it about seven or eight months ago...
This is my 2F's regular routine. Cold starts begin with just a mild to not perceivable, "the-the-the-the" If that lasts beyond warm-up, it is overdue for a cleaning. Number 4 is kinda dirty as well.
All cleaned up, a black steel HF wire brush, a tiny file set, and steel wool. Did all six. Now it runs smooth as silk again. But, keep in mind that this is one tired 2F and it probably drank some water at some point. Still, it is a very satisfying maintenance routine for me...
I also cleaned my starter to frame chassis grounding cable. Ran a M8 tap, cleaned and used a bit of dielectric grease on the star washers and everything - that one concerns me because it is so close to the fender well, and it is bound to get wet and dirty.
This is my 2F's regular routine. Cold starts begin with just a mild to not perceivable, "the-the-the-the" If that lasts beyond warm-up, it is overdue for a cleaning. Number 4 is kinda dirty as well.
All cleaned up, a black steel HF wire brush, a tiny file set, and steel wool. Did all six. Now it runs smooth as silk again. But, keep in mind that this is one tired 2F and it probably drank some water at some point. Still, it is a very satisfying maintenance routine for me...
I also cleaned my starter to frame chassis grounding cable. Ran a M8 tap, cleaned and used a bit of dielectric grease on the star washers and everything - that one concerns me because it is so close to the fender well, and it is bound to get wet and dirty.
blossett
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About to start rewiring. Where do I need a fusable link and what specifically do I need?
Skreddy
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My shaft has a ton of play. I’ve got a pretty bad vacuum leak, putting my thumb over the end of the shaft makes a noticeable improvement. I am of similar thinking that a cast iron base should be pretty tough and the carb was in pretty good shape overall but this cruiser seems to have a hard life of stories hidden in it.
I have not done a toyota one but I have redone a few carbs. Typically you can just replace the shaft since most all of the wear is in the shaft not the body. The shaft itself would be something easy enough to make if you have a small mill or even a drill with an x/y table and a slitting saw plus whatever tap the screws are. If you have to drill and bush then getting that right is a bit more work.
Are throttle shafts still available?
I'm not a wiring guru, but I know one from this site, and that is Mr. @Coolerman. There is a White wire running to your Ammeter. One of my POs ran that wire straight to the starter, which worked, but the correct setup is: that white wire connects to the fusible link, which connects to the positive battery terminal. Here is something you need: Coolerman Schematics. And then the main page too: Coolerman Main Page. I was able to purchase a fusible link plus a plethora of other goodies from him, and it was all top quality! Read his main page, he is a busy guy for sure! Hope that helps! Have a great day!
Ackcruisers
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it’s best to remove the entire harness from truck and lay it out on 4x8 sheet of plywood and go through it circuit by circuit.
They say that a fusible link should be two sizes smaller than the wire it protects. So, I'm not sure if that means to run a 16g fusible link to protect a 12g, or 14g connection to the battery +. But, you get the idea.
If a throttle shaft gets loose in the carb, then the throttle blade may have been wearing away as well, as it rubs against the inner wall of the throttle bore. Make sure that the accelerator pedal has a proper OEM torsional return spring, and that you don't overwhelm the carb with a return spring that is excessively strong at that point in the system. I just ordered a proper return spring for my 2F set-up from Vintage Teq.
If a throttle shaft gets loose in the carb, then the throttle blade may have been wearing away as well, as it rubs against the inner wall of the throttle bore. Make sure that the accelerator pedal has a proper OEM torsional return spring, and that you don't overwhelm the carb with a return spring that is excessively strong at that point in the system. I just ordered a proper return spring for my 2F set-up from Vintage Teq.
The heater is an Old Air Hurricane.
Thermostat is 90916-03052, the 88-100 degree unit. I highly doubt it is stuck open... its only 5 years old. Also, the trucks coolant temps don't fluctuate like a stuck-open or no-thermostat situation.
I've just attributed it to the fact I have a direct driven fan with no clutch... colder temps and the fact I'm always pulling through fresh air seems to correlate with me having a lukewarm setup.
Living in the Past
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88-100 is in Celsius which is 190° to 212° in Fahrenheit. Should be able to heat with 190° temperature in the coolant. Curious is the outside air going thru the heater? Most 40 series I've driven are direct drive fan with no fan clutch. Been lk hunting in sub zero weather and cooked my feet. When the windows fogged up would crack the vent which would help defog the windows.
When I bought my 68 in 1974 the engine had already been rebuilt. Wasn't until 1980 when I had to rebuild it again again did the engine warm up with a new thermostat. Was a lot younger and didn't know enough to try and change it. I also thought the colder the engine was the better.
YODA 88 62
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Cool.
I see your 1976 brake line and raise you a 02/1975 pliable rear heater hose with a broke off roll cage nut.
Checked the pressure in four tires. One was about 13lbs.
I took it to what I call, 'Chivington's Trail.' I went looking at rocks, but, this is the ambush-track where the Confederates lost the West. It really isn't historic, but, it is as close as I can get without wheeling on private land.
A cheap Samsung phone, and an even cheaper clip-on polarizing lens, makes the paint look clean, but, it isn't. It is fun to make minor rotational moves with the lens to edit in and out reflective light.
Winter solstice is the best day of the year for light. I wish I lived at a greater latitude.
A cheap Samsung phone, and an even cheaper clip-on polarizing lens, makes the paint look clean, but, it isn't. It is fun to make minor rotational moves with the lens to edit in and out reflective light.
Winter solstice is the best day of the year for light. I wish I lived at a greater latitude.
JDNs78FJ40
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Knocked out a few projects that have been bothering me. Got the center console back from powder coating and installed it. A little glossy but I still like it. Rear heater wouldn’t work. Reached out to @Coolerman who gave me some pointers and it just needed a better ground. Had some gas fumes in the cab when the top was on and decided to replace the rubber tube from the filler neck to the tank since that was the only original piece, @GA Architect found the perfect replacement. Installed the sniper screen with a RAM mount, again another suggestion by @GA Architect. Love just tinkering around now that all the major stuff is done.
It’s only about $10 from what I remember when I bought mine about a year or so ago. Also love the color of your cruiser.
4Cruisers
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Is that up on Glorieta Mesa?
I’d rather buy a commercial shop than a residential garage.Cleaned her sleeping quarters. Will be listing house soon, so needed to look more residential than a commercial shopView attachment 2871404
What is the source of the fuel filler hose? Mine is about to turn 48. It doesn’t leak fumes… but it’s due to be replaced.
