Happy Halloween!

Patched the brake line with a Dorman high pressure union and a new valve cover gasket. Tried to drop the oil pan to put a new gasket on it but I couldn’t get the pan off. It’s loose but just doesn’t want you to drop. 

<div class="md"><p>Patched the brake line with a Dorman high pressure union and a new valve cover gasket. Tried to drop the oil pan to put a new gasket on it but I couldn’t get the pan off. It’s loose but just doesn’t want you to drop. </p>
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So it begins…

I’m sure this has been discussed before, I’m too lazy to look. I have a 1972 fj40 with the original f motor. Everything is completely stock and original on my rig. I’m looking to do a couple things to it to make it run better and to make it a little safer. I’ll list them :

Replace entire exhaust system.

Take out the carburetor and fuel inject it.

Update the suspension.

Swap drum brakes to disk 

And get a basic paint job 

I think if I get all these items taken care of it’ll go from being an already awesome rig to unbelievable. Just looking to see if any of yall have done these upgrades/repairs before and if yall can give context to how it’s helped and maybe a reasonable ballpark amount to expect to pay to have done. 

Thanks in advance!

<div class="md"><p>I’m sure this has been discussed before, I’m too lazy to look. I have a 1972 fj40 with the original f motor. Everything is completely stock and original on my rig. I’m looking to do a couple things to it to make it run better and to make it a little safer. I’ll list them :</p>

<p>Replace entire exhaust system.</p>

<p>Take out the carburetor and fuel inject it.</p>

<p>Update the suspension.</p>

<p>Swap drum brakes to disk </p>

<p>And get a basic paint job </p>

<p>I think if I get all these items taken care of it’ll go from being an already awesome rig to unbelievable. Just looking to see if any of yall have done these upgrades/repairs before and if yall can give context to how it’s helped and maybe a reasonable ballpark amount to expect to pay to have done. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
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1972 FJ40 UPGRADE IDEAS

<div class="md"><p>The Walking Dead, season 3, episode 12</p>
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Tell me when you see it

My 1968 FJ40

List of first things to fix first. Yes I’d removed the cowling to get a better look at the water pump and It seems to be idling a bit high. 

1. Brake line leak
2. Water pump replacement 
3. Oil pan gasket
4. Valve cover gasket 


<div class="md"><p>List of first things to fix first. Yes I’d removed the cowling to get a better look at the water pump and It seems to be idling a bit high. </p>

<ol>
<li>Brake line leak</li>
<li>Water pump replacement </li>
<li>Oil pan gasket</li>
<li>Valve cover gasket </li>
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Newly acquired. Running strong, maybe too strong!

I’m new to the whole FJ community. 

Anyone know what size the brake line is? The rigid copper line. I suppose I can go get some calipers to measure.

<div class="md"><p>I’m new to the whole FJ community. </p>

<p>Anyone know what size the brake line is? The rigid copper line. I suppose I can go get some calipers to measure.</p>
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New owner of 1970 FJ40. Question about brake lines.

'69 with a '67 327 ci vetted engine, SM465 granny low and 3'spd transfer case.

<div class="md"><p>&#39;69 with a &#39;67 327 ci vetted engine, SM465 granny low and 3&#39;spd transfer case.</p>
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Colorado FJ40 / Chevota

Does any one know if the rear barn doors can be converted to half doors? Wanting to buy a FJ with a soft top but was worried the rear doors would be a giant wind deflector with no top. 

<div class="md"><p>Does any one know if the rear barn doors can be converted to half doors? Wanting to buy a FJ with a soft top but was worried the rear doors would be a giant wind deflector with no top. </p>
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Rear barn doors

Fj40 on fordyce! Got it running this year. 

What kind of engine oil do you guys use on this bad boys? 
Mineral, synthetic, semi synthetic.

Thanks🤠

<div class="md"><p>What kind of engine oil do you guys use on this bad boys? 
Mineral, synthetic, semi synthetic.</p>

<p>Thanks🤠</p>
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Oil type - what kind do you recommend?

Hey guys, I bought a new turn signal switch, and was hoping it was as simple as plug and play (kidding myself), however when I unplug old ones and plug in new ones the turn switch just makes the horn beep. I also noticed the wiring doesn’t seem to match up (refer to photos). Any suggestions or advice much appreciated!

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys, I bought a new turn signal switch, and was hoping it was as simple as plug and play (kidding myself), however when I unplug old ones and plug in new ones the turn switch just makes the horn beep. I also noticed the wiring doesn’t seem to match up (refer to photos). Any suggestions or advice much appreciated!</p>
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Turn signal switch issue

I have a '78 landcruiser that could use both a new upper and lower thermostat housing. All the replacement parts for the lower I've come across don't have the little vacuum(?) ports that I circled.

How important are these? Any advice or a deserved roadt would be welcome. 

External shot for the curious.

<div class="md"><p>I have a &#39;78 landcruiser that could use both a new upper and lower thermostat housing. All the replacement parts for the lower I&#39;ve come across don&#39;t have the little vacuum(?) ports that I circled.</p>

<p>How important are these? Any advice or a deserved roadt would be welcome. </p>

<p>External shot for the curious.</p>
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Question about termostat housings

Had 3 weeks off work. 

Repainted rollcage, sanded, re-sealed and painted hardtop, installed "custom headliner", threw together a cover for my rear hatch linkage.

Axe mount just for fun

Not pictured but installed new glass, lock/key, window channels and weatherstripping to driver door. 

Waiting on my weatherstripping for the windshield frame and my hardtop and real doors will be back on for the first time in years!

<div class="md"><p>Had 3 weeks off work. </p>

<p>Repainted rollcage, sanded, re-sealed and painted hardtop, installed &quot;custom headliner&quot;, threw together a cover for my rear hatch linkage.</p>

<p>Axe mount just for fun</p>

<p>Not pictured but installed new glass, lock/key, window channels and weatherstripping to driver door. </p>

<p>Waiting on my weatherstripping for the windshield frame and my hardtop and real doors will be back on for the first time in years!</p>
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Did some work over the last few weeks

Don’t make em like they used too…

1980 in Indonesia. Passed down from my grandfather 

14 hours road trip 

Every Sunday Brooklyn Drive...

What do you guys think? First post here!

It will possibly be for sale, located in Saudi Arabia :) 

<div class="md"><p>What do you guys think? First post here!</p>

<p>It will possibly be for sale, located in Saudi Arabia :) </p>
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Project completed!

Never shared my cruiser on here before, it's old and rusty but what do you guys think?

My 78

Hi 
I have an 1982 FJ45 with power steering, but the hoses are all dry/broken up and leaking, replacing them isn't straightforward, since I still can't find anyone nearby that has them.

Custom fitting new lines won't be viable financially speaking, due to the possible damage to the other steering components from running dry.

I'm quite used to driving manual steering so I want to delete my power steering, I just don't know how.

I'm open to retrofitting parts from other cars as necessary 

Any help is appreciated 

<div class="md"><p>Hi 
I have an 1982 FJ45 with power steering, but the hoses are all dry/broken up and leaking, replacing them isn&#39;t straightforward, since I still can&#39;t find anyone nearby that has them.</p>

<p>Custom fitting new lines won&#39;t be viable financially speaking, due to the possible damage to the other steering components from running dry.</p>

<p>I&#39;m quite used to driving manual steering so I want to delete my power steering, I just don&#39;t know how.</p>

<p>I&#39;m open to retrofitting parts from other cars as necessary </p>

<p>Any help is appreciated </p>
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Power steering delete?

Anyone here know anything on desmoging a 78? I am trying to make since of and correct an attempted desmog on my 78 from the previous owner. Looks like they took out the vcv valve when they did it? From my research it looks like I may need that? I also don’t have the TP diaphragm but I’m assuming that is because I have the aftermarket Holly carb? 

My BVSV port is currently vented and not connected to the VCV( because I don’t have one) 

I do have the charcoal canister I just took it out to clean it up. So it’s not shown in the photos.

I started looking into this because I’m having issues with the truck over heating and wanting to stall under load. Runs really well at idle and starts right up though. 

Any help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated! I don’t know much in this area.

These are the diagrams I found on the topic.



<div class="md"><p>Anyone here know anything on desmoging a 78? I am trying to make since of and correct an attempted desmog on my 78 from the previous owner. Looks like they took out the vcv valve when they did it? From my research it looks like I may need that? I also don’t have the TP diaphragm but I’m assuming that is because I have the aftermarket Holly carb? </p>

<p>My BVSV port is currently vented and not connected to the VCV( because I don’t have one) </p>

<p>I do have the charcoal canister I just took it out to clean it up. So it’s not shown in the photos.</p>

<p>I started looking into this because I’m having issues with the truck over heating and wanting to stall under load. Runs really well at idle and starts right up though. </p>

<p>Any help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated! I don’t know much in this area.</p>

<p>These are the diagrams I found on the topic.</p>
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78 Desmog Help

I think this is a fuel leak - it’s going to the car hospital again soon but wanted to ask here if anyone thinks it’s not a fuel leak? 

Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>I think this is a fuel leak - it’s going to the car hospital again soon but wanted to ask here if anyone thinks it’s not a fuel leak? </p>

<p>Thanks! </p>
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Need help identifying a leak

Another weekend adventure. 

https://preview.redd.it/ieyv7w9lnmkd1.jpg?width=1121&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23ae2a447d1a1a1fd6ee6a3f39e08c25062218b1

I am the proud owner of a 1974 FJ40. I bought it from a friend that had it taken apart to remove rust and repaint some parts. Otherwise it ran when he last touched it a few years ago. But it came to me in this state. 

Here is my question; At this point of breakdown, what are some things that are just easier to do now instead of 5k down the road. What are some things out of the ordinary staring at me that should be checked?

TIA! I'm very mechanically inclined from a different industry, just not an expert on cars yet. I'm just an idiot with expensive tools, I tell people. 

<div class="md"><p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/ieyv7w9lnmkd1.jpg?width=1121&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=23ae2a447d1a1a1fd6ee6a3f39e08c25062218b1">https://preview.redd.it/ieyv7w9lnmkd1.jpg?width=1121&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=23ae2a447d1a1a1fd6ee6a3f39e08c25062218b1</a></p>

<p>I am the proud owner of a 1974 FJ40. I bought it from a friend that had it taken apart to remove rust and repaint some parts. Otherwise it ran when he last touched it a few years ago. But it came to me in this state. </p>

<p>Here is my question; At this point of breakdown, what are some things that are just easier to do now instead of 5k down the road. What are some things out of the ordinary staring at me that should be checked?</p>

<p>TIA! I&#39;m very mechanically inclined from a different industry, just not an expert on cars yet. I&#39;m just an idiot with expensive tools, I tell people. </p>
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NEW FJ, who dis?

1966 FJ40

A fj40 grows in Brooklyn 

Any suggestions on how to free up an OEM rear diff?

<div class="md"><p>Any suggestions on how to free up an OEM rear diff?</p>
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1976 FJ40 Rear Diff Stuck

I have a 76 FJ40 with a SBC 350. My fuel pump went out, and I went ahead and managed a replacement. 

For some odd reason I’m still getting a humming noise. 

I assumed this was the failing fuel pump and that it would be solved by swapping the pump. 

This is how it sounds a few moments after idling for a bit, and then shutting it off. 

What would this be?? 

<div class="md"><p>I have a 76 FJ40 with a SBC 350. My fuel pump went out, and I went ahead and managed a replacement. </p>

<p>For some odd reason I’m still getting a humming noise. </p>

<p>I assumed this was the failing fuel pump and that it would be solved by swapping the pump. </p>

<p>This is how it sounds a few moments after idling for a bit, and then shutting it off. </p>

<p>What would this be?? </p>
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Gas tank humming 

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