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1911
chupacabra
Helicoils work well and will be as strong or stronger than the original thread, if they are done right. The trick is drilling out the old threads straight.
I have not yet used a Time-sert, but they appear to be a superior system and easier to install. One of these days I will invest in that system.
I will reiterate what I’ve said 100 times before - I truly admire this forum and it’s community. My truck has been down for like 8 hours and I have an offer for hellicoils from my local club and time serts from two others. Truly an amazing group of people I’m proud to be a part of.
As my fellow Freemason Robert Browning said: "Best laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley!"
Had to spend Wed until today in ICU and CCU! All "OK" now!
Had to spend Wed until today in ICU and CCU! All "OK" now!
Some Blingification of the air cleaner.
I have been working on removing all of the various components from a donor air cleaner housing for a while and finally got it done.
Now there is just the air horn, a new connecting hose from city racer and the air cleaner with no brackets diaphragms, flappers or nipples. All powder coated in semi gloss black. Still working on the sticker, the clips and bolt bling. But a good start.
Don't make fun of the rest of the engine bay. Its a work in progress.
I have been working on removing all of the various components from a donor air cleaner housing for a while and finally got it done.
Now there is just the air horn, a new connecting hose from city racer and the air cleaner with no brackets diaphragms, flappers or nipples. All powder coated in semi gloss black. Still working on the sticker, the clips and bolt bling. But a good start.
Don't make fun of the rest of the engine bay. Its a work in progress.
!!!! Beautimous! Tell me about the TEQ badge.
I got them from Etsy a while back. I just checked and I think the seller isn't selling them any more.
It is a pretty cool badge though. I had to buy 5 I think.
First oil change since engine rebuild. Took the opportunity to flush the engine and new radiator, install a new Toyota 82 thermostat and fresh red antifreeze. Was suspicious of the temperature sensor as the engine was indicating about a quarter above the bottom. Got a new sensor from Toyota and on a whim did a resistance on it vs the old sensor. What does the experts say about this.
1911
chupacabra
Used it to pull my stuck tractor out of a creek and up a steep hill:
Mini Tractors - lets see um - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mini-tractors-lets-see-um.1022461/page-14#post-13799225
Mini Tractors - lets see um - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mini-tractors-lets-see-um.1022461/page-14#post-13799225
1978 FJ40...Recovered seats with Cruiser Corp seat
Covers...Including replacing seat cushion with SOR seat cushion and added heated seat inserts. Seat on left in picture is the recovered versus what it was before.
Covers...Including replacing seat cushion with SOR seat cushion and added heated seat inserts. Seat on left in picture is the recovered versus what it was before.
Ackcruisers
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Was able to figure out what the little metal clip on the floor of my 40 was for (see diagram). Installed clip on window crank and it no longer is coming off. Then went for a 60 mile ride.
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Seems a little low - this is what the 75 chassis-body manual says
This is from the Aug 81 manual
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Looks good! Which seat foam did you get from SOR please? I’m doing mine sometime down the road.
macdaddy59
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Painted some interior parts Pewter.
Thanks for your information Russ. I installed the new sender and will see how it effects the reading on the temp gauge. My measurements were taken the way it is illustrated in the manuals. I'll report back a soon as I get the 40 back on the road.
The base only as hey do not have or sell the backs for the year I have. For the back I wen and got some high density foam to fortify th current foam...it as not cheap...400 for foam and 100 shipping from west coast to east coast. I had to use zip ties instead of hog rings due to tight fit. Worth every dollar. Thank!
These look great. Where did you get the paint?
macdaddy59
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Tamco paint it is an Audi color. apollo grey lx7x
After I got my soft top from Julie@DirtRoadTops and bow set from RealSteel Cruiser Parts and powder coat from Bayou City Coatings, I found the windshield rail needed to be raised a little bit. The seams in the top fabric are catching on the windshield wipers (early FJ40) when I put the top on.
I solved that problem and caused another one. Now I have wind and rain coming in through the gap I made. So I did it over and put in some air conditioner sealing foam. All I have to do now is drive in the rain again and see if it works.
I solved that problem and caused another one. Now I have wind and rain coming in through the gap I made. So I did it over and put in some air conditioner sealing foam. All I have to do now is drive in the rain again and see if it works.
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