What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (27 Viewers)

[clrussell]

If you want to take a chance on one of the cheap Amazon knockoffs of the Aisin, I can help you go through it. They pretty much all need tweaked and rebuilt out of the box but I’ve got almost 10k miles on one with really no issues.

I’ve been tempted to follow your lead on this.

However my Weber just keeps working.

 

[flee]

I am about to rebuild my Weber 32/36 I think. Any pointers? I’ve watched some tear down videos and re-assembly. Looks mostly straightforward, but I’ve never messed with a carb.

My 40 had a Weber 38/38 on it when I bought it. It looked like it had a lot of miles so I got a new 38/38 Weber and a riser like jhynesrockmtn's.
I re-used the jetting found in the old Weber. Once I dialed in the timing the (newly rebuilt) engine has been running well with good mpg.
The Weber is a simple design and there are many tutorials on youtube covering most any issue you may have.

 

[sleepycruiser]

My 40 had a Weber 38/38 on it when I bought it. It looked like it had a lot of miles so I got a new 38/38 Weber and a riser like jhynesrockmtn's.
I re-used the jetting found in the old Weber. Once I dialed in the timing the (newly rebuilt) engine has been running well with good mpg.
The Weber is a simple design and there are many tutorials on youtube covering most any issue you may have.

Thank for the info. I need someone to assist with the timing as well. I’ve never done any of that. It is on my list also…….this list is getting longer rather than shorter.

 

[Chuckha62]

Thank for the info. I need someone to assist with the timing as well. I’ve never done any of that. It is on my list also…….this list is getting longer rather than shorter.

What distributor do you have? If you're still running points, set the dwell (point gap) before you try to time it. My dad always said, "Timing doesn't change dwell, but dwell changes timing". Also, know for sure what your vacuum ports on the carb do and hook up your distributor's vacuum advance to the correct port. Some distributors want ported (venturi effect) some want full manifold vacuum.

 

[sleepycruiser]

What distributor do you have? If you're still running points, set the dwell (point gap) before you try to time it. My dad always said, "Timing doesn't change dwell, but dwell changes timing". Also, know for sure what your vacuum ports on the carb do and hook up your distributor's vacuum advance to the correct port. Some distributors want ported (venturi effect) some want full manifold vacuum.

Great question on the distributor. I’m not sure if it has points or not to be honest.

 

[Pighead]

Great question on the distributor. I’m not sure if it has points or not to be honest.

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That looks to be a stock Toyota '69 and earlier vacuum advance dizzy. One of my favorites
Wires look like it might be Pertronix

 

[charliemeyer007]

It's Toy and has an octane selector under that clear/white screw cap. I'd bet points but look at the spark plug contacts inside the cap - aluminium - they will quickly build up an oxide layer which is an insulator NAPA ones were brass in the old days, maybe still are.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Played around with the soft top this morning

 

[MatthewMcD]

Great question on the distributor. I’m not sure if it has points or not to be honest.

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Can you pull the top and rotor and send a photo of the inside?

 

[sleepycruiser]

What distributor do you have? If you're still running points, set the dwell (point gap) before you try to time it. My dad always said, "Timing doesn't change dwell, but dwell changes timing". Also, know for sure what your vacuum ports on the carb do and hook up your distributor's vacuum advance to the correct port. Some distributors want ported (venturi effect) some want full manifold vacuum.

Can you pull the top and rotor and send a photo of the inside?

Here are a few pics.

 

[knuckle47]

Chiming in on the Weber…My FJ40 had a Weber on it when I bought it also. It ran well, in fact it ran so well that I had purchased a Holley Sniper EFI system 16 months earlier and never had the desire to install it. Then something hit me and motivated me to give it a try. The Holley system proved to be fantastic.

During the installation process however, I thought my DUI distributor was well timed from the previous owner and it was not. I believe that HAD I timed the distributor BEFORE installing the sniper, it would have made the Weber run even better than it had. Overall it always seems a little bit sluggish but again, it still ran quite well.

I would watch the numerous tutorials on using a good timing light and insure your numbers are correct. It’s actually quite easy to do.

 

[jhynesrockmtn]

Chiming in on the Weber…My FJ40 had a Weber on it when I bought it also. It ran well, in fact it ran so well that I had purchased a Holley Sniper EFI system 16 months earlier and never had the desire to install it. Then something hit me and motivated me to give it a try. The Holley system proved to be fantastic.

During the installation process however, I thought my DUI distributor was well timed from the previous owner and it was not. I believe that HAD I timed the distributor BEFORE installing the sniper, it would have made the Weber run even better than it had. Overall it always seems a little bit sluggish but again, it still ran quite well.

I would watch the numerous tutorials on using a good timing light and insure your numbers are correct. It’s actually quite easy to do.

Thank you. I actually went to do that tonight and my 35 year old Crafstman adjustable timing light is gone. I have vague memories of loaning it out. I'm checking on that. Meanwhile I ordered one on Amazon I'll return if mine is found tomorrow morning. It looks like the choke is working well. I actually may have been running low on fuel on my aux tank this morning. I switched it over on the return trip from work and it ran better than this morning. Long term I may go the Sniper route. My son has some places he loves to go that go from 2,000 feet to 9,000 and given my carb is a cheap Weber copy anyway, FI might be in my future. Plus I like the idea of a project

 

[mrboatman]

Here are a few pics.

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That’s a Pertronix Ignition no points. Good setup

 

[steffan]

Went from a rats nest to this - I was getting disparaged because things weren’t coming together as nicely as I had hoped. but wire by wire, I kept fussing with it and it’s actually coming together. Have the Dakota gauge box on the parking break mount (double sided Velcro tape in case I change my mind)… now working from the dash outwards

 

[jhynesrockmtn]

Went from a rats nest to this - I was getting disparaged because things weren’t coming together as nicely as I had hoped. but wire by wire, I kept fussing with it and it’s actually coming together. Have the Dakota gauge box on the parking break mount (double sided Velcro tape in case I change my mind)… now working from the dash outwards

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Amazing work!

 

[fireflyr]

I got tired of the ever present smell of gas in the vehicle and the garage so I made a carbon canister out of 2” pvc pipe caps and a connector. The Odoban charcoal pouches and pipe I got at HD. My gas tank vent line is routed from the aft Mark’s poly tank to the front. Total was about $20.

 

[Tomba]

I got tired of the ever present smell of gas in the vehicle and the garage so I made a carbon canister out of 2” pvc pipe caps and a connector. The Odoban charcoal pouches and pipe I got at HD. My gas tank vent line is routed from the aft Mark’s poly tank to the front. Total was about $20. View attachment 3775772View attachment 3775773View attachment 3775774View attachment 3775775

cool hack!

 

[jhynesrockmtn]

Thank you. I actually went to do that tonight and my 35 year old Crafstman adjustable timing light is gone. I have vague memories of loaning it out. I'm checking on that. Meanwhile I ordered one on Amazon I'll return if mine is found tomorrow morning. It looks like the choke is working well. I actually may have been running low on fuel on my aux tank this morning. I switched it over on the return trip from work and it ran better than this morning. Long term I may go the Sniper route. My son has some places he loves to go that go from 2,000 feet to 9,000 and given my carb is a cheap Weber copy anyway, FI might be in my future. Plus I like the idea of a project

Does MUD have a newbie dunce award? If so, I nominate me. I couldn't wait to find out if my loaned out (or possibly lost) timing light was around, so I ordered a new one on Amazon. Of course they delivered it at 7am. Did you know they have ones with digital screens with built in Tachs? Even if my old one is found, it will never get used again. Sorry old friend, but the new guy has better tricks. I couldn't' wait. I started it, put it outside to warm up and then unboxed the newbie. Pulled it back in where I can work and went to find the 10mm that loosens the distributor. Hmmmm, what's this? One of the plug wires is disconnected at the distributor. How long has than been like that? Probably from when I pulled the carb. Hook it back up and shut it down. It dieseled like crazy. Loosen the distributor and checked timing. BB nowhere in sight. Adjusted a bit. Tightened, check again, looks good. Ran like a champ on the way to work. Shut down ok. If you need more evidence of my idiocracy, I can provide it as part of the nomination process.

 

[clrussell]

Does MUD have a newbie dunce award? If so, I nominate me. I couldn't wait to find out if my loaned out (or possibly lost) timing light was around, so I ordered a new one on Amazon. Of course they delivered it at 7am. Did you know they have ones with digital screens with built in Tachs? Even if my old one is found, it will never get used again. Sorry old friend, but the new guy has better tricks. I couldn't' wait. I started it, put it outside to warm up and then unboxed the newbie. Pulled it back in where I can work and went to find the 10mm that loosens the distributor. Hmmmm, what's this? One of the plug wires is disconnected at the distributor. How long has than been like that? Probably from when I pulled the carb. Hook it back up and shut it down. It dieseled like crazy. Loosen the distributor and checked timing. BB nowhere in sight. Adjusted a bit. Tightened, check again, looks good. Ran like a champ on the way to work. Shut down ok. If you need more evidence of my idiocracy, I can provide it as part of the nomination process.

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I’m so glad you just put tires on that 40 and are enjoying it. It’s a simply beautiful ride

 

[Living in the Past]

I installed a 2000 Camry single DIN Toyota branded radio in my 60. They also came in early 2000s Corollas and seem to be about $10 at the junkyard. AM/FM/Cassette + optional trunk mounted CD changer. You can wire the CD changer input for Bluetooth, which I’ve done. So I have radio, tapes, and I can set up some music playing from my phone. No adapters, no visible wires. I bet it can be installed in a 40 as well. It’s just a matter of wires for battery power (if you care about preset radio stations), ignition power, speaker wires, and ground. The Bluetooth system I cobbled together takes more wiring.

Tubular!! Given Toyota's propensity for keeping part numbers in production, I don't suppose you have a part number for said stereo? Granted, you said it was in a 60 so I suppose it is single DIN, but it might fit with some small tweaks... Honestly, AM has great range, but it's the cassette I'm really after.

No part number unfortunately, but here’s a photo:

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These single DIN units came with either a cassette or single CD player. They also came with an internal amplifier or premium that uses an external amplifier. I like the remote CD changer with a cartridge but after the 1978 model not as easy to find a place to mount one. Those the single DIN changer in the glove box would be a good option. Interesting that the external CD players either single CD or six CD will work with either type in the main unit. The CD player was either a single CD or six CD that could be bolted together with the main unit to make a double DIN or use a remote six CD changer. The external CDs players with also work with the early 2000s double DIN audio with either a single or six CD changer built in. I haven't found any $10 units lately but I have collected a bunch of 1998-2002 Toyota audio units over the years. Some came with bracket the single DIN units slide into. Thinking might be possible mount to the dash of an FJ40. External amplifier would possibly to upgrade the amplifier from these units to more modern amplifiers. Toyota's amplifier around the turn of the century were pretty lame.