That's awesome, Lmao you don't have to rub it in Rick.
I have to get some tires, and do a little more adj. before I chance taking a pic at that speed!
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That's awesome, Lmao you don't have to rub it in Rick.
I have to get some tires, and do a little more adj. before I chance taking a pic at that speed!
@GA Architect who says 6 in a row can't go!!! Have a great New Years Rick!
Got new tires last week so I had to paint my wheels and freshen up my front hubs. Also added passenger side illumination courtesy of Harbor freight and a free bee coupon.
First day out of the shop and on the way home.
After a test drive found that Aqualu's provided transfer shifting lever cover knocks it into neutral, had to cut the transmission cover to provide more room for the linkage and manufacture a different cover. Timed it at 7DBTDC @650 rpm, felt like it was dialed in with the new Trollhole Carburetor. Five miles into the Seven for home started up an incline, top end of third and it loses all power and had to pump accelerator to keep the motor running, down shifted and kept it going. Got home and it wouldn't idle without the choke on, spitting and coughing. -5 degrees below zero, now adjustments will have to be made outdoors, no warm shop now. Could be fuel delivery, could be vacuum leak, trying to find diagrams of Trollhole carburetor with no luck so far, something to clear up questions for this non savvy carb guy "What does this adjusting screw do?" Sure feels nice driving a cruiser again!!
Made some patches and welded up the extra holes in the tunnel cover. Have a little more to do on the cover but at least I'll have a proper starting point now.
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I here you on that one! I physically watched everything they did and checked every hole before they sprayed. They were actually pretty happy I corrected them on some things.
My brother and sister in law came to visit from Salida Colorado. There pups and mine wanted to go for a ride!!
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Rebuilt my first transfer case!
Went well aside from the fact that my cleaning tub kept freezing over. Working in a ~20 degree garage is not ideal!
That said, 90 weight gear oil at 20 degrees is thicker than maple syrup and makes excellent assembly lube.
Went well aside from the fact that my cleaning tub kept freezing over. Working in a ~20 degree garage is not ideal!
That said, 90 weight gear oil at 20 degrees is thicker than maple syrup and makes excellent assembly lube.
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1973 FJ40, 2F, 3 Spd, Wilwood f/r, 31x10.5R15
Added a pair of Cruiser Corp headlights, and threw in a set of The Retrofit Source H.I.D.'s and wow the difference! Added a jackcover to the hi-lift. Started powder coating the jack tools and they're holder. Pulled her out and drove her 60 miles and enjoyed the rest of my day
Still plucking the bird.....seats out , rollbar out, lower dash, lights off, hinges and door limiters off, kick vents, hood....it never ends.
Is there some secret to removing the defrost pieces on the windshield? I am afraid I am going to break something. I assume that will provide the access needed to remove the windshield wiper motor and assembly.
Several OEM parts will be posted for sale tomorrow. Seats, lights, pads, etc....
Is there some secret to removing the defrost pieces on the windshield? I am afraid I am going to break something. I assume that will provide the access needed to remove the windshield wiper motor and assembly.
Several OEM parts will be posted for sale tomorrow. Seats, lights, pads, etc....
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so, what snap ring is still in the bucket?
nah, seriously nice job, should be proud of that one.
so, what snap ring is still in the bucket?
Haha - it’s definitely a concern. I actually wound up with pieces from 3 separate cases to make one good one...so I have dozens of “repeat” parts. As long as one of those repeats made it into the case, I should be good to go...I followed the FSM and checked my work so I hope I’m in good shape!
Do you have a picture of the wiring on the back of the instrument cluster? I used a aftermarket wiring harness, which now I regret, and things are all messed up. I thought i took pictures, but now can not find them.
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To go along with the theme above...I'm a sucker for the Royal Oreo Blizzard:
Yep, the DQ just opened yesterday and I had to attend the Grand Opening. It's only 1/4 of a mile from my office!....(self control, my son, self control!)
But it was a great excuse to get off the couch from watching football & out enjoying my FJ40!
Yep, the DQ just opened yesterday and I had to attend the Grand Opening. It's only 1/4 of a mile from my office!....(self control, my son, self control!)
But it was a great excuse to get off the couch from watching football & out enjoying my FJ40!
I should have taken a picture but it was -9 out. But I "had" to move the 40 to make room for the snowblower. So since I haven't driven it much the last month I decided to take it around the neighborhood and exercise the four wheel drive. Then I promptly questioned my decision after I saw all the snow that made its way into my rear sill.
Like a good responsible owner I blew it all out and then tucked it back into bed for who knows how long. The snow will be here forever if it stays this cold.
The 80 series is doing all the hard snow work. What a fantastic machine they are. Go get yourself one now before they are gone like the 40s.
Like a good responsible owner I blew it all out and then tucked it back into bed for who knows how long. The snow will be here forever if it stays this cold.
The 80 series is doing all the hard snow work. What a fantastic machine they are. Go get yourself one now before they are gone like the 40s.
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Looks Sooooo Sharp !!Got new tires last week so I had to paint my wheels and freshen up my front hubs. Also added passenger side illumination courtesy of Harbor freight and a free bee coupon.
Got a little lift. Liking it so far.
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That's AWESOMENESS !! ... How did you secure the rear opening (barn doors back on the hinges) ??
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