What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (18 Viewers)

[Buffchief]

Stitched up a nice real leather wheel cover. Tried my hand at the baseball stitch. Turned out great. Easier grip for my big ole hands!

 

[TheHardWay]

Okay, I'm posting mine below yours so I can go back and forth, comparing the stitching styles...

Oh, crap - -I GOTTA GET ANOTHER WHEEL COVER - i LOVE THE BASEBALL STITCHING!!!

 

[Grayscale]

@Aloha Jen I've never seen a fuel return line installation on the replacement carb? I assume that you drilled and tapped it for the factory return line.

Upon initial installation, my new Aisan version of the Chinese 2F carb, experienced 'carb-drool.' So, that tells me that it probably isn't the fault of the the carburetor? My '75 intake manifold leaks fuel thru the crack in the bottom, and a small amount on to the header, if it sits longer than a few days. It allows me to closely monitor the situation without removing the carb, but, I've seen a puddle of fuel down there upon disassembly.

 

[MatthewMcD]

Okay, I'm posting mine below yours so I can go back and forth, comparing the stitching styles...

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Oh, crap - -I GOTTA GET ANOTHER WHEEL COVER - i LOVE THE BASEBALL STITCHING!!!

You can cut that stitching and restitch it. That way you don't even have to shift it off the wheel.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I'm fond of my double needle stitching technique using a Speedy Stitcher for its locking properties, but the baseball has a nice look too.

 

[70fj40]

Had Toyota installed a leather wrap on the wheel of a 40 series at the factory I bet they’d have used the baseball stitch.

 

[knuckle47]

I believe the steering wheel cover is one of the simple changes that has a big impact….its always right in your hands.

Had @Aloha Jen not displayed her work, it would be the furthest thing from my mind…it is now forefront of every visit to the truck

 

[Buffchief]

Okay, I'm posting mine below yours so I can go back and forth, comparing the stitching styles...

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Oh, crap - -I GOTTA GET ANOTHER WHEEL COVER - i LOVE THE BASEBALL STITCHING!!!

Yeah, I did t want the plain Jane stitch me I had on my 74 Monte Carlo back in 81. Always seemed a bit too "aftermarket". The baseball stitch is pretty much what all newer vehicles have. The cover definitely feels better now! It's a good look .

 

[Buffchief]

I believe the steering wheel cover is one of the simple changes that has a big impact….its always right in your hands.

Had @Aloha Jen not displayed her work, it would be the furthest thing from my mind…it is now forefront of every visit to the truck

I had my cover sitting on the shelf until I saw @Aloha Jen post hers. Motivated me last night to get mine done. About 2 hrs, and 4 IPA's

 

[dazerb]

wow sounds like I gotta majorly air down haha. I am running my kenda kevlar at like 30 psi I think.

Kenda Klever 33/9.5/15 @ 35# feels real good to me.

 

[tahoe40/45]

Rescued these from a 3/8" tomb of bondo.

 

[dazerb]

BACON IN A 40! Took the 40 down to the Verde River to explore the Hot Springs and Fossil Creek. Pretty warm enough for the tent. Passed a big wildfire out near 260. Was a little windy, had to cook in the back.

 

[FJ404345]

This is the one I ordered:

https://a.co/d/1oyzHPd

Honestly, the reviews were all over the map on the 20 different ones you can buy, and I guess it’s hit or miss if you get a good one or not. So far mine is a huge improvement for reliable starting and it runs and idles great after some fiddling with the idle air mixture screw. There is some great YouTube videos from Otramm on how to get this right. Also, mine needs a spacer for my air cleaner to fit properly.

Maybe if this new one doesn’t last long I may go that route, but right now it’s running great.

Well, some might say I already have a fleet of Land Cruisers here in Hawaii…does 5 make a fleet?
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But 2 are down at the moment, hopefully that will be running soon!

Nice Jen, it's starting to be a nice collection, to have old LandCruisers on an island is the most funiest and convenient transportation you can have.

At this moment we are also finishing on our island a 40 soft top special beach cruiser. After that there are 2 more cruiser to go

 

[Aloha Jen]

@Aloha Jen I've never seen a fuel return line installation on the replacement carb? I assume that you drilled and tapped it for the factory return line.

No, did not drill and tap a return line. Just closed it off with a nut and bolt, and the extra half inch of bolt threads just rests inside the hollowed out area of the sealed return line hole.
I’ve read some people drill/tap that to attach the factory fuel return, but is there anything bad or wrong with just leaving the return line capped?

 

[mattressking]

No, did not drill and tap a return line. Just closed it off with a nut and bolt, and the extra half inch of bolt threads just rests inside the hollowed out area of the sealed return line hole.
I’ve read some people drill/tap that to attach the factory fuel return, but is there anything bad or wrong with just leaving the return line capped?

Return lines are fuel pump specific so pick the pump and match to the carb. It's preferred to use a return line just to vent excess fuel once the bowl fills. Late 40 and 60 series pumps feed and return on the same line into the carb from the pump.

 

[dazerb]

BACON IN A 40! Took the 40 down to the Verde River to explore the Hot Springs and Fossil Creek. Pretty warm enough for the tent. Passed a big wildfire out near 260. Was a little windy, had to cook in the back.

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Still warming up after the hump back through the river! Tequila helps though

 

[Buffchief]

Still warming up after the hump back through the river! Tequila helps though

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Happy dudes!! Just need some cruisers in the pic!

 

[Grayscale]

No, did not drill and tap a return line. Just closed it off with a nut and bolt, and the extra half inch of bolt threads just rests inside the hollowed out area of the sealed return line hole.
I’ve read some people drill/tap that to attach the factory fuel return, but is there anything bad or wrong with just leaving the return line capped?

My '75 fuel return line is capped. The cap is where the hard-line exits the engine bay. My goal would be to reintroduce the return line for keeping to a stock look.

 

[Tomba]

No, did not drill and tap a return line. Just closed it off with a nut and bolt, and the extra half inch of bolt threads just rests inside the hollowed out area of the sealed return line hole.
I’ve read some people drill/tap that to attach the factory fuel return, but is there anything bad or wrong with just leaving the return line capped?

Curious to hear how this Amazon special works out...

 

[dazerb]

Happy dudes!! Just need some cruisers in the pic!

LOL, water was too deep!