1973 FJ40 build

[wesintl]

those are for the 8/80 and up... so engine side for you would work. I dunno about the frame side.. where are your rig pics again?

I might forgo snow wheelin if you guys are really going to wrench. I'd like to see you get this back on the road and feel like I owe you some help

I found your pics.. I think either would work but honestly I don't know off hand..
http://www.timmandstacy.com/1973FJ40/target53.html

 

[timmbuck2]

thanks for your input Wes. I will definitely be wrenching all day. Ricardo and Subzali tell me they will be there. I will have the heater cranked and the beer on ice.



T

 

[MDH33]

Those square mounts will work up front. I'm using them in my '73 with a 2F. Wish I could come help out, but I'll be working on the new house this weekend.

 

[RicardoJM]

I'm going to be there. I'm really a novice at wrenching but think this will be a great opportunity to start learning.

 

[PatrolMan]

Will check with the wife about our weekend plans. Not a cruiser-head personally, but would be interested in helping/watching/learning. Done enough on other vehicles, but never an F engine... Let me know if any tools are needed. I am not too far away. Happy to let you borrow tools if I have something that might help out.

 

[timmbuck2]

thanks man, not sure what tools I might need. Good to know you are nearby.

T

 

[PatrolMan]

Mere blocks... Mostly hand tools I would assume for this job. Also have torque wrenches, air tools (if you have a compressor), 4" angle grinder, sawzall, welder, torch, bench grinder, vice, etc. Will let you know if can/not be there. BTW, I like pepperoni

 

[Shark Bait]

Timm,

I think there was one of those square mounts in the box I gave you. I can look around for more. You might try Stevinson or Burt for the rears. Were there enough brackets to work for you in the box? Do you need mounting bolts?

I also have several distributors and coils and heater blower motors. And a radiator channel and plenty of switches and relays if you guys need anything. Sorry I can't come help Saturday.

 

[timmbuck2]

I did see 1 mount in the box, have not looked closer for more.

I will call Stevinson for the rears unless anyone has extras. Not sure what I need the brackets for yet. I probably do need the mounting bolts.

Thanks for all the help Chris!!!

T

Timm,

I think there was one of those square mounts in the box I gave you. I can look around for more. You might try Stevinson or Burt for the rears. Were there enough brackets to work for you in the box? Do you need mounting bolts?

I also have several distributors and coils and heater blower motors. And a radiator channel and plenty of switches and relays if you guys need anything. Sorry I can't come help Saturday.

 

[timmbuck2]

no real air compressor (on my to-do list)
I will make sure we have pepperoni. What is the beer consensus?

Mere blocks... Mostly hand tools I would assume for this job. Also have torque wrenches, air tools (if you have a compressor), 4" angle grinder, sawzall, welder, torch, bench grinder, vice, etc. Will let you know if can/not be there. BTW, I like pepperoni

 

[Shark Bait]

Maybe someone with a running late model 40 can come by. It always helps me to have an example to look at.

 

[Rogue Leader]

ive got a 74? i wont be here on saturday but would be happy to let people look at it. the F155 is close to the 2F

 

[Rezarf]

Sorry Tim- my lift will have to perform my share of the work, have fun and take lots of pics!

Drew

 

[timmbuck2]

Hmm....I do not want to interfere with anyone missing the snow and pizza run...how about I just work on the main seal this weekend, and we try to get a bunch of guys over next saturday? Let me know if that works better for everyone...

Thanks again!


T

 

[MDH33]

Were you planning on doing the clutch at the same time as the main seal? If so, and you need parts, I have a spare SOR kit that might work for you if you're interested.

 

[timmbuck2]

I probably should do the clutch at the same time, but that is very uncharted waters for me. If someone with experience wanted to help, I would go for it. If not, I will have to wait...

Thanks man!

T

 

[Rzeppa]

Unless the clutch is pretty darn new, now's the time to replace it. Even if re-using the old clutch, you'll need a clutch friction plate alignment tool (or an old tranny input shaft) to hold the friction plate centered while tightening down the pressure plate.

The front square mounts do fit all years - they replace the old hockey puck style which are discontinued. Supposedly they are an improvement. I would recommend new rear mounting bolts, washers, castle nuts and cushions ("insulators" in Toyota parts jargon). It's probably too late to bring them in from the dealer though.

Having done it both ways, I highly recommend bolting the engine, tranny and t-case all together and then drop it in as a unit. Stabbing the tranny while the engine is in is easier when it's all out on the floor. It is a true PITA doing it while the engine is in.

Hint on the tranny shifter install: the retainer goes in CCW to lock it in, CW to get it out.

Another hint, when dropping the engine/tranny/t-case in, go ahead and put the alternator and water pump on in advance, it'll help counterbalance all that weight at the rear. Doing it that way, it also helps to have a load leveler for the cherry picker, and a couple of long pry bars (I use 6' sections of 1" pipe) to maneuver it in and onto the mounts.

I'll try to see if I can make it down tomorrow. In the mean time, here's some photos and narrative to help:

http://risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=1629&page=5

That starts at page 5 of 14

 

[RicardoJM]

Maybe someone with a running late model 40 can come by. It always helps me to have an example to look at.

Chris - do you know anyone with an orange running late model 40?

 

[timmbuck2]

Jeff, looks like we are delaying the engine drop until NEXT saturday. I will be working on the rear main seal during the day tomorrow if anyone wants to drop by. The pizza and beer offer stands. Hope more can make it next weekend, especially a running 40 with a 2f! THanks everyone!

T

 

[Rzeppa]

Jeff, looks like we are delaying the engine drop until NEXT saturday. I will be working on the rear main seal during the day tomorrow if anyone wants to drop by. The pizza and beer offer stands. Hope more can make it next weekend, especially a running 40 with a 2f! THanks everyone!

T

Cool, that'll work better for me anyway, and will give you some time to bring parts in. Hopefully the write up I did on my engine freshen will help you think and plan for what else you might need to prepare for.