LandCruisers Digest    Wed, 28 Jan 98 00:00:01 (HST)  Volume 3 : Issue 1173
Today's Topics:
 Administrivia - I'm back kinda
 24 Volt Trailer Converter
 350/700r4
 4spd tranny compatibility (3 msgs)
 4spd trans+3spd t-case
 70 series 4 door station wagon
 Bio
 F Series Engine Head Wanted
 FW: Factory vs. aftermarket parts
 hand winches
 hard top wanted (2 msgs)
 Locker's gone
 Looking for 4" springs
 MAF High Density Radiator
 Man-a Fre (2 msgs)
 More Power for F engine (2 msgs)
 P-brake
 Rear disc brakes...
 Skidding logs with a 40
 thanks LeeAnn  and   REBIRTH OF FJ45!
 tire carriers
 Tranny for sale @ recycler.com
 wagon questions
 wanna trade?
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 22:30:19 -0800
From: "Gary Bjork (NightLight)" 
Subject: Administrivia - I'm back kinda
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Listers,
First, thanks to all that sent get well wishes for my wife.  Barbara came
home from the hospital Saturday afternoon but is still quite sick.  She
will get over this bronchitis thing but it looks like it will take a couple
more weeks.
I haven't been able to check on the list very regularly and have been doing
admins every 2 or 3 days.  It looks like there was a hiccup over the
weekend but the digest is ok now.  I may be in this mode for the rest of
the week so don't run amok and try to keep the list subject matter on Land
Cruisers.  I've looked at some list mail a couple of times and there has
been a lot of off-subject posts.  I may have to deputize the List Monitor,
Bruce Loewen, if you get out of hand 
.
After this weekend I hope to have the Bjork household back to semi-normal
(hmmm, this looks like laundry soap) and will get caught up on
correspondence.  If you have sent me private mail and I haven't gotten back
to you yet, be patient, I will respond.
Keep the Rubber Side Down,
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 00:18:56 +0400
From: "Jonathan Calnen" <018849c@acadiau.ca>
Subject: 24 Volt Trailer Converter
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get a 24 volt trailer
conversion kit so I can tow a trailer with my BJ42 diesel LC
Thanks
Jonathan - 018849c@acadiau.ca
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 00:15:18 -0500
From: daryl levesque 
Subject: 350/700r4
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
daryl levesque wrote:
>
> I am in NH (usa) and have a fuel injected 350 with the 700 r 4.  It
> depends on what you like and how lazy you are if it is worth it or not.
> My 76 fj40 is still in the building stage but all in all I believe I
> have the low 1st and the 4th(overdrive) to make this a very good driving
> vehilce even at highway speeds.  If this does not answer your question
> feel free to email me and I will see if I can be more help.
>
> darylwin@worldpath.net
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 21:24:32 +0000
From: "Jim Van de Ven" 
Subject: 4spd tranny compatibility
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Can a 75 4spd tranny be used in an 84 FJ60?  I know the t-cases are
different, but is there any difference in the transmissions?
Thanks,
Jim Van de Ven   '68 FJ40   '84 FJ60
TLCA #3511   Dakota Terr. Cruisers   MN ToyX4's
Rapid City, SD (school)   Long Lake, MN (home)
http://www.csom.umn.edu/wwwpages/faculty/vandeven/jim/mainpage.htm
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:46:39 -0800
From: cruiser@akcache.com (Whatley,Mark)
Subject: 4spd tranny compatibility
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Jim Van de Ven wrote:
> Can a 75 4spd tranny be used in an 84 FJ60?  I know the t-cases are
> different, but is there any difference in the transmissions?
 The bolt pattern to mate the T/C to the tranny is different. Also the
earlier tranny doesn't have provision for the crossmember that the FJ60
uses to suport the back end of the engine/tranny/transfercase assembly.
 Anyway... No. it can't, and yes there are.
Mark...
- --
Palmer Alaska. ASE Certified Technician. Tech Editor, Toyota Trails.
Owner, Cruisers Only. Land Cruiser Editor, http://www.rockcrawler.com
"Self Proclaimed First Knight of the Iron Pig". TLCA #6303.
'82 FJ60, 2 '78 FJ55s, '78 FJ40, '66 FJ40 and "Too Many" parts rigs.
Chrome and leather don't get you down the trail... Don't even say "SUV".
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:58:28 -0800
From: cruiser@akcache.com (Whatley,Mark)
Subject: 4spd tranny compatibility
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Whatley,Mark wrote:
> Jim Van de Ven wrote:
>
> > Can a 75 4spd tranny be used in an 84 FJ60?  I know the t-cases are
> > different, but is there any difference in the transmissions?
>
>   The bolt pattern to mate the T/C to the tranny is different. Also the
> earlier tranny doesn't have provision for the crossmember that the FJ60
> uses to suport the back end of the engine/tranny/transfercase assembly.
>
>   Anyway... No. it can't, and yes there are.
>
 Also, the output shaft length, diameter, and splining are different...
Mark...
- --
Palmer Alaska. ASE Certified Technician. Tech Editor, Toyota Trails.
Owner, Cruisers Only. Land Cruiser Editor, http://www.rockcrawler.com
"Self Proclaimed First Knight of the Iron Pig". TLCA #6303.
'82 FJ60, 2 '78 FJ55s, '78 FJ40, '66 FJ40 and "Too Many" parts rigs.
Chrome and leather don't get you down the trail... Don't even say "SUV".
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 22:04:03 -0600 (CST)
From: kgreenb@ix.netcom.com
Subject: 4spd trans+3spd t-case
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Hi gearheads,
 I am attaching a 3spd t-case to a 4spd tranny. Are there any parts needed to mate the two other than the 16 spline gear on the transmission output shaft and output bearing?  Anyone know of a good (cheap) source for the bearing and gear? Part numbers would be appreciated. I understand that this was stock in '74, is Toyota the only place to get this special gear? Thanks in advance.
 Kenny Greenberg
 TLCA #1706
 Georgia Cruisers
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 00:06:11 -0500
From: Ross Lake 
Subject: 70 series 4 door station wagon
To: LandCruisers@TLCA.ORG
Not to question the keeper of DGTLB, but last time I visited family in
South Africa (1996), I was on my foreign (ie non US) Land Cruiser photo
quest. For the month I was there, all I did was hunt down Cruisers and
take pictures, and drool (of course, this probably sounds like something
we all do visiting exotic places, right? :-).) One of the cruisers I saw
was a LEAF SPRUNG  *J7* four door. Not a troopie, not the custom African
four door lengthened Safari vehicle, but a factory four door 75. I am
not sure if it was a model available in RSA, but I have the photo that
shows it was there (not a very good one though, cause it was New Years
Eve blah blah blah)
Later
Ross G. Lake
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
TLCA; CLCC
Baltimore, Maryland USA (ex RSA)
 ----------
 From:  Willem-Jan Markerink[SMTP:w.j.markerink@a1.nl]
 Sent:  Tuesday, January 27, 1998 8:16 AM
 To:  LandCruisers@tlca.org
 Subject:  Re: 70 series 4 door station wagon
 Unless of Japanese origin, it did not have either 1HZ or 1PZ,
but one
 of the light duty series engines 2L-T-II [LJ-77], 2L-TE [LJ-78],
3L
 [LJ-79] or 1KZ-T(E) [KZJ-77), as well as the Prado/Hilux/4Runner
 running gear, including coil springs on all 4. These were quite
 common in various Asian markets I believe, but only a few came
to
 Europe in their last years of production, through grey imports
from
 Gibraltar.
 I could only have been an HZJ-77 or PZJ-77 if it had leaf
springs and the
 knobby indicator lights on the fenders (instead of integrated
next to
 the headlights) and AFAIK that model never saw foot outside
 Japan....a friend, specialized in TLC imports/exports, never
managed
 to find them in any Toyota order document.
 I do have a picture of such a Japan-only beast featuring an OME
 suspension set....and that's the *only* one I have ever seen (I
think
 Ian Staines copied that one to his homepage).
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:15:45 -0800 (PST)
From: lisau@cnw.com (Lisa Urben)
Subject: Bio
To: LCML 
>Personal Bio Info
>
>POST TO THE LIST ONLY >> LandCruisers@tlca.org
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>Name: Mark Balyeat
>
>City & State: Redmond, WA
>
>Country: USA
>
>E-mail address: lisau@cnw.com
>
>Land Cruiser(s) year & model: 1967 FJ-40
>
>Are you a TLCA Member : no
>
>Age: 21
>
>Occupation: YMCA Day Care Site Supervisor
>
>Marital Status: Married
>
>Hobbies: Waterskiing, Snowskiing, 4-wheeling, Snowmobiling
>
>How did you find out about the Land Cruiser Mailing List: from the TLCA
>
>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.: My vehicle is almost stock at
this point, with the only real changes being wider and bigger tires.The
vehicle came from my uncle's Cherry orchard in Wenatchee, WA where it was
used in the witer tiome to get to the top of the orchard in a 4 wheel drive
heated vehicle.  It has a few minor rough spots, but nothing major, just
needs a little TLC. It is light blue in color and even has the original
hubcaps! It has to be the coolest truck in the world.
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 03:04:42 +0000
From: two4god@texas.net
Subject: F Series Engine Head Wanted
To: posttlc 
Hi all,
Not 100% confirmed yet, but I may need a head for an F Engine. Not a 2F,
just an F. If needed, I will need it to have the bosses on the right
hand side, towards the front, (the bosses that the "lift-hook"  bolts
into). So far as I know, this is 68-74 year models.
If you have one for sale, the closer to Texas the better, please e-mail
me direct at two4god@texas.net.
Thanks,
Dan
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:45:12 -0500
From: Ross Lake 
Subject: FW: Factory vs. aftermarket parts
To: "'TLCA List'" 
I have recently converted to this order, at age 21. My dad is a strict
believer in cheap-is-best (can we say Pep Boys Oil and Filters), and he
brought me up in his image. I have recently seen the light though,
especially after watching him replace the remanufactured alternator
THREE times in a year in his FJ80. The time, effort, and labor involved
(although he does the work himself) would have been enough to pay for
the genuine Toyota (Nipendenso?) part by now!
Later
Ross G. Lake
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
TLCA; CLCC
Baltimore, Maryland USA
OEMOF at age 21!
 ----------
 From:  two4god@texas.net[SMTP:two4god@texas.net]
 Sent:  Tuesday, January 27, 1998 3:07 PM
 To:  LandCruisers@tlca.org
 Subject:  Re: Factory vs. aftermarket parts
 Steve Helmreich wrote:
 >
 > Dan,
 SNIP
 > It took me until I was ~32 years old to have this really sink
in.  I
 > used to laugh at the old guy spending $136 for an alternator
at a dealer
 > parts counter, and now I am him ;-).
 >
 >  >
 > Steve Helmreich, old fart at 33.
 Amen Brother Steve. Excellent Sermon. Perhaps it's time to begin
the
 Order of the OEM Old Farts .. with no minimum age requirement
for fast
 learners.  Dan ..
 OEMOF @ age 38, who also made the transition along about age 32.
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:04:11 -0800
From: "Ski Bum" 
Subject: hand winches
To: 
- -----Original Message-----
From: tim fulton 
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org 
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 1998 4:40 PM
Subject: hand winches
>About six months ago I heard about a hand winch from Australia called
>Turfer (sp?).  Now I understand that some people use their winches a
>lot, but I suspect that I would not, as I live in San Francisco.  So I
>am not sure that a fixed winch is really the best option for me.  I have
>been winched twice, and both times I had to be pulled backwards, not
>forwards.  And both times I probably would not have been in that
>predicament had I been more careful.  It seems that having a winch on
>the front would not be the best option.  A receiver mounted winch would
>mean that I have to weld a receiver on the front (I am ordering an ARB
>bar within the next few days)  This would be kind of wierd and I am not
>sure if it would be strong enough?  A hand operated winch would seem to
>be a pretty good thing; no batteries to ever go dead and the flexibilty
>to pull from the front or back (or side if I ever roll).  I understand
>that they cost about 700 dollars, which seems steep for what is
>essentially a really beefy comealong.  But its still cheaper than a
>electric or hydraulic winch...no extra battery or wiring, etc.  I know
>that people have strong opinions about this subject and dont want to
>start a flame war.  How do you get out of a sticky situation when your
>winch is on the front and you need to go backwards!?  Anyone have
>experience with these hand winches?
>
>Thanks,
>Tim Fulton
>
Given that an electric or hydraulic winch is expensive - but not that
expensive.  I recently installed a Ramsey 9000 Pro Plus for less than $750
(that's the winch, 12' remote, roller fairlead, 95' of cable, mounting
channel, complete wiring, and shipping).  Now I already had an Optima
battery to hook up to, but any decent battery will do (there have been many
posts indicating people are using generic or even blemished batterys for
their winch equiped Cruiser).
Check out the More Power Puller - $129 (including shipping in the US) -
phone number is 1-800-626-0095.  I am not affiliated with Avenier.....yada,
yada, yada.
Bruce Lutz  TLCA #6388
Redding, CA (165 miles north of Sacramento)
http://www.c-zone.net/skishast/tlc.html
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:31:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Lucian Hand 
Subject: hard top wanted
To: bcarswell@erols.com, landcruiser@tlca.org
I have two tops for sale:
'75 top for $250
'79 top for $350
Both are in good condition.  I don't have doors.
E-mail me for details and pictures.
Best Regards
Lucian Hand
Mesa, AZ
TLCA#4874, AzLCA
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:31:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Lucian Hand 
Subject: hard top wanted
To: bcarswell@erols.com, landcruiser@tlca.org
I have two tops for sale:
'75 top for $250
'79 top for $350
Both are in good condition.  I don't have doors.
E-mail me for details and pictures.
Best Regards
Lucian Hand
Mesa, AZ
TLCA#4874, AzLCA
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:36:10 -0700
From: Roy Marcum 
Subject: Locker's gone
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Hey listers, the locker has been sold.Must have been a good deal, got
alot of response.Still got that rear heater someone E-mailed me about?
See Ya
- --
Roy Marcum
1963 FJ45 "SHORTY"
Chevota,Toylet,"Mouse that Roars"
35 Inch BFG Mudders
Aptos,CA.(south of Santa Cruz)
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:30:33 -0800
From: 3rdgrfx@oakweb.com (Patrick Forester)
Subject: Looking for 4" springs
To: landcruisers@TLCA.ORG
Hey all! I've got a '69 FJ40 and I'm looking for some 4" lift springs in
good shape. I'm willing to pay a reasonable price for some in new to very
good condition. I'm thinking Softride, but I can't think of much that would
be stiffer than my stock saggers, so please contact me if you've got
something for sale.
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 21:27:47 -0800
From: "Ron Connelly" 
Subject: MAF High Density Radiator
To: "Jeffrey R. Peters" 
, LandCruisers@tlca.org
On 27 Jan 98 at 18:05, Jeffrey R. Peters wrote:

>  Thanks Andy,
> That is very good advice that I know I have often overlooked.  I
> hope it helps Jim out and I hope I never have to use it, but thanks
> for reminding us all!
Yes thanks Andy.  I also purchased one of these radiators last
summer, but fortunately all it cost me was a second 60 mile round-
trip drive to MAF to return it once I confirmed my radiator guy could
build me the same thing (and for less $$).  And at *much* higher
quality.  The MAF radiator I got had all the extras mentioned
earlier.
I *strongly* recommend that *nobody* *ever* buy a radiator from MAF.
They are junk.  Personally, after the way I was treated by the
owner's wife, I will never buy *anything* from them again.  YMMV.
Cheers,
- -----------
Ron Connelly,  La Canada, CA  USA
TLCA #4848, KB6STH
'87 FJ-60, 113K, 31x10.5 BFG/AT's, Add-a-leafs, ConFerr Rack
'66 M-416 Trailer, "Jewel"
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 00:47:41 -0400
From: "David O'Niell" 
Subject: Man-a Fre
To: LandCruisers@TLCA.ORG
Jim Harangody wrote re: Man-a -fre
 My experiences: I called the Dec. 4 to order 2 heat riser gaskets
and a bellhousing boot. They made me fill out a seperate form for
"foreign customers" even though I live in Puerto Rico (never in 3+ yrs.
have I seen that) which delayed the order a few more days.
The boot arrived after ^^ 2 wks. minus the heat riser gaskets-  no
mention of any back order, etc. I called them- they have avoice mail
system which makes it impossible to get anyone on the line. Keep in mind
I'm calling from PR. They act like I'm lying about the gaskets missing
and finally decide that they're back ordered from Toyota. The boot is an
exact MINIATURE of the on needed. Called Specter and they sent out the
CORRECT part in 3 days. Meanwhile I wait over a month untill the heat
riser gaskets come in.
 When I call TPI or Specter (or do 'net orders), they know if the
parts are in stock, and I haven't had any problems- I don't get that
from MAF. I can't think of any reason to order from them after my
experience. Just my $.02.
 Thanks Jim for the deal on the jack. It came a few days ago.
David O'Niell ,TLCA#6587, Aguadilla, PR
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 00:48:19 +0000
From: two4god@texas.net
Subject: Man-a Fre
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
David O'Niell wrote:
>
> Jim Harangody wrote re: Man-a -fre
>
SNIP
 They act like I'm lying about the gaskets missing
> and finally decide that they're back ordered from Toyota. The boot is an
> exact MINIATURE of the on needed.
SNIP
My similar experience wrt Man A Fre:  a box broke open in UPS transport,
and was taped back up with nifty clear tape. I signed before I noticed.
Man A Fre acted like I was trying to get the missing parts twice while
paying once. Luckily the parts were nothing I NEEDED to drive the truck.
The UPS settlement took 6 weeks, and Man A Fre never budged, refused to
intervene with UPS or help in any way, in spite of being asked. Man A
Fre seemed sure I was trying to soak them/UPS for free parts.
That happened about 1984, regarding about $170.00 worth of parts for my
77 FJ40. 3 FJ-45's and one body off renovation later  (with lots of
Specter and Sterling McCall orders later, including some pending with
each as I type) .. and never another dime has gone to Man A Fre.
Specter, in my experience has seemed really slow, but they make
adjustments when needed, have accepted a return or two ... and when the
dust for any situation has settled, they've done what it's taken ... and
treated me as though they believed I am an honest person in the
meantime.
And .. Scott Tate @ Sterling McCall is great.
Dan
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:27:24 -0800
From: 3rdgrfx@oakweb.com (Patrick Forester)
Subject: More Power for F engine
To: landcruisers@tlca.org
>What other ideas have people come up with to get a boost out of a F
engine?
Boost...hmmm. Maybe a supercharger would do the trick! List members: input
please! Will it destroy the F? Whats the boost limit do you all think? I've
been Toying with this idea for a while now. One bolt-on thing I've done
that has made a noticable difference is putting in Splitfires. No flames
please..I know of other people's rotten experiences; however, I have had no
problems. (Always carry spares though!!)
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:27:24 -0800
From: 3rdgrfx@oakweb.com (Patrick Forester)
Subject: More Power for F engine
To: landcruisers@tlca.org
>What other ideas have people come up with to get a boost out of a F
engine?
Boost...hmmm. Maybe a supercharger would do the trick! List members: input
please! Will it destroy the F? Whats the boost limit do you all think? I've
been Toying with this idea for a while now. One bolt-on thing I've done
that has made a noticable difference is putting in Splitfires. No flames
please..I know of other people's rotten experiences; however, I have had no
problems. (Always carry spares though!!)
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 10:31:37 -0800
From: Sheldon & Tawnya 
Subject: P-brake
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
>It can be more of a problem than a rusty pin.  The pin holds the arm in
>what is called the crank bracket.  Said crank bracket has a sleeve inside
>that the arm rides in.  The sleeve and the crank bracket are not made of
>the same metal.  Corrosion builds up between the two and forces the sleeve
>to press against the arm.  Damn stuff is like a tumor that just keeps
>getting bigger.  The proper fix is to replace the crank bracket.  An
>interim fix is to pull the bracket off and remove the sleeve.  It takes a
>bit of pulling, and even some work with a BFH, but it will come out.  The
>arm will then move freely.  Problem is, it will be a bit sloppy since the
>sleeve is gone.  So, while you are down there and have it apart, tale a
>good look at the crank bracket and sleeve or you may find you haven't fixed
>the problem.
>jc
I had the same problem on both of the cruisers I have owned.  If you can get
the sleaves out without damaging the "Bellcrank brackets", the best bet is
to put the arm back in without any sleave, or take up the slop with some
appropriate stainless or plastic washers.  Greace the pivot point and be
done with it.  I am running mine with no shims of any type and it works
great. Be careful when removing the sleaves as the bellcrank material is
cast and can break more easily that one might expect.
BTW  I bought brand new brackets and they no longer come with sleeves nor
can you get sleeves for them. The new brackets still have the casting to
accomodate the sleeves but I suspect they caused many headaches so they were
pulled out of all replacements.
Later,
Sheldon Walsh
86  BJ 70
TLCA 6074
Coastal Cruisers
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 18:54:43 -0800
From: Joe_W_Somerville@atlanticmutual.com
Subject: Rear disc brakes...
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Location: Orange    Department: Loss Control
Nick wrote:
> > One of my future projects will be converting my FJ62 to rear disc
brakes,
> > and since I have no money for mods, I've been thinking about this
> > conversion and planning ahead (cost: paper)! I have some questions for
> > the gurus:
> > 1. IS there any way of converting to TOYOTA Land Cruiser disc brakes?
I'm
> > not too keen on using brakes originally designed for a Chevy MonteCarlo
> > (no offense).
>
> 
>
>I know it is fashionable to speak ill of non-Toyota parts but the GM
calipers are >great. After doing the conversion I am amazed at how much
simpler the GM calipers are >than the Toyota's. The GM calipers look like
something that Toyota should have come >up with. They use one large piston
as opposed to four pistons on the Toyota's. Much >simpler and a snap to
repair in the field with only a couple of cheep parts (that is >if they
ever need to be fixed in the field or anywhere else). Unless there is
>something I am missing I think the GM calipers are a better design.
I second this comment has my GM calipers on the rear discs are large
pistons and have tremendous stopping power.
> > 2. Is there any way of adapting a drum/disc emergency brake assembly to
a
> > split t-case (late model 40's, 60 series)?
>Not to my knowledge.
Ditto
> 3. What's involved in adapting an emergency brake on the rear discs after
> the conversion?
Joe Somerville
tlca #4809
Sierra Madre, Ca (40 minutes form SOR, 50 minutes from MAF)
1969 FJ40 "The Beast" - 350V8/T400 (installing SM420 by rubicon), SO/SR,
ARB's, Saginaw P/S, 4xDisc's, 8724, A/C-Air: rollbar/bumper storage, & many
other custom goodies.
1971 FJ55 - Stock project: Little Green Giant
Nick
>To adapt the e-brake to a disk conversion you will need to use the rear
calipers from >a 4-wheel-disk brake GM. Which one I can't remember.
>The conversion is very simple and can be done in an afternoon. My
conversion >including proportioning valve and a new booster and master from
a 87 Toyota pickup >was about $200. The major expense is the cost of the
rotors and having them machined >to fit the axle.
what rotor did you use that had to be ground / machined?  Did you not use
an adapter / instalation plate to connect the calipers to the rotor?  Did
you use Hilux / truck front rotors on the rear - and had them machined?
Need some information on your rotors used as this time I would like to get
the rotors for the rear cheaper than kit form, for my '55.
>One thing I did that I wouldn't do again is removing the axles to get the
backing >plate off. I would just cut the baking plate off, when are you
ever going to need it >again?
Exactly what I did was to tacke the acetylene / oxygen torch and cut those
backing plates off (save the wheel cylinders, etc... for future cruisers)
Joe Somerville
tlca #4809
Sierra Madre, Ca (40 minutes form SOR, 50 minutes from MAF)
1969 FJ40 "The Beast" - 350V8/T400 (installing SM420 by rubicon), SO/SR,
ARB's, Saginaw P/S, 4xDisc's, 8724, A/C-Air: rollbar/bumper storage, & many
other custom goodies.
1971 FJ55 - Stock project: Little Green Giant
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:53:09 -0800
From: cruiser@akcache.com (Whatley,Mark)
Subject: Skidding logs with a 40
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
C. HALL wrote:
> Brothers,
>
>         Who skids logs with their 40?  There is a tree that's fallen in the
> woods behind my house, and I figure I'll cut it into 8' sections and
> drag it back to my house to cut it and split it.  My first idea was to
> drive a spike into the end and chain it to my cruiser, but I think it
> would just act like a plow and dig into the ground...What kind of
> chain/hooks/etc. do I need?
 I,ve drug a few around. Generally not more than about 300 feet through the
woods, and then up to a quatermile down the dirt road. I wouldn't bother
cutting it up unless it is a BIG tree. I have drug 20-30 foot birch trees with
base diameters of about 18 inches, in pairs. No big deal. You don't need any
fancy rigging. Just a choker chain, and a short piece of tow strap. Toss the
chain around the end of the tree (or trees), and set the strap short (about 4-6
feet works fine). hook it to your tow hitch. When the rig pulls forward, it
will lift the front end of the logs a little. They may catch and dig in a
little at times, but it's not a problem.
Mark...
- --
Palmer Alaska. ASE Certified Technician. Tech Editor, Toyota Trails.
Owner, Cruisers Only. Land Cruiser Editor, http://www.rockcrawler.com
"Self Proclaimed First Knight of the Iron Pig". TLCA #6303.
'82 FJ60, 2 '78 FJ55s, '78 FJ40, '66 FJ40 and "Too Many" parts rigs.
Chrome and leather don't get you down the trail... Don't even say "SUV".
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 22:29:06 +0000
From: "Singleton (m46opie)/ Wagner (quimbyr)" <40673@utech.net>
Subject: thanks LeeAnn  and   REBIRTH OF FJ45!
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
LeeAnn Sharpe wrote, answering a different Mark:
>
> She didn't say another word until I dropped them off, and her poor henpecked
> husband actually managed a smile. Mark...
> I love it! Mark what a great story! I get funny reactions from family back
> east when I tell them I'm into cowboy action shooting competitions. They can't
> believe a woman would be packing! If you haven't read Charlton Hestons speech
> to the NRA you should! Here's the link!
> http://www.primenet.com/~gilaslim/speech.htm
> LeeAnn Sharpe
> TLCA #6055
> '75 Rocky FJ40
> Glendale, AZ
 Right on LeeAnn!!!! And thanks for the link. I had occasion to hear
part of the speech, but now have a copy!!
 Land Cruiser related part:   ATTENTION LIST!!!!
 It is my unique pleasure to announce to the world at large, and
the Toyota Land Cruiser community in particular-as represented herein,
that a truly classic Land Cruiser has been reborn!!!
 Thanks to the mechanical wizardry and technical know-how of
Danny Warden, of Wardens' Auto and Truck Repair, of Placerville
California, TLCA associate member......my dad's truck is in service!!
 1966 FJ45 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PICK UP , LWB, removable top.
 He drove it home today, after a photo session at Dannys' shop, and
his reaction when I called him was...." awesome!!"  So, they have all
three running now!  Now I have to get them the new plate frame, the
neccesity of which will soon make itself apparent:  " Don't bother.,,
It's NOT FOR SALE!!"
Mark Singleton      TLCA #1651        m46opie@utech.net
Santa Maria, Ca USA
85 FJ60, 77 FJ40(OPIETOY), 64 FJ45SWBPU, 65 FJ40
 now if only my pickup was put together!!! :)
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Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 00:38:35 -0500
From: Ross Lake 
Subject: tire carriers
To: "'TLCA List'" 
It is really up to the individual.  I know guys who have 36" swamper
SX's on the stock spare tire carrier and have driven up and down the
trails at Tellico with this setup. On the other hand, last time at GSTR,
I saw a Canadian BJ42 with no spare tire carrier and nice matching
holes! Why....he ripped the carrier off (with a 31" on it) on the same
trails in Tellico. Personally, I have my spare on the stock carrier, but
I also have the added reinforcement of diamond M-< panels. If I had enough
$$, I would mount it to the frame via a custom bumper. (I think MAF
makes a bumper/cooler rack/tire combo for +/- $800). HTH
Later
Ross G. Lake
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
TLCA; CLCC
Baltimore, Maryland USA (Ex RSA)
 ----------
 From:  Tim Cowin[SMTP:n9446365@cc.wwu.edu]
 Sent:  Tuesday, January 27, 1998 10:31 PM
 To:  LandCruisers@tlca.org
 Subject:  tire carriers
 Hey all you 35+ inch tire users
 What do you use to hang on to your spare tire?  Is the stock
carrier
 strong enough?  I don't want to hang my tire on there and then
have half
 of my rear fender ripped off the first time down the trail.
 TIA
 Tim Cowin  WLCF!#2   TLCA#6664    MSD, Weber 32/36, '78 rebuilt
& bored 2f,
 75 FJ40   "Pherenikos"            35" Mud Kings, Optima, 4.56
gears, LCAH
 Bellingham, WA                    shackle reversal, 4"softride,
full roll cage,
 brand spanking new extended
s/s brake lines
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 18:42:04 -0800
From: Joe_W_Somerville@atlanticmutual.com
Subject: Tranny for sale @ recycler.com
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Location: Orange    Department: Loss Control
Paul wrote:
I found this while searching.  (818) area code is Burbank, CA (I'm
believe).
Correct, but could be Glendale, La Canada, Pasadena, etc...
70 toyota land cruiser tranny GM muncie M22 4spd.fresh rebuild.trans with
AA
adapter to mate to toy.3spd.transfer case.alum bell housing,tranny(less
stock GM tail cone),and''advance adapter''adapter cost$722
price $700
R'Auto Services
Phone (818) 572-7472
Hope someone finds this useful!
Paul
Squire Walrus, The Unlucky One TLCA# 6322   ICQ: 5390440
Deering, New Hampshire     Order Of The Slightly Enhanced Cruiser
1977 FJ40 currently unnamed
Coming soon: The Walrus Pages - a web page dedicated to my Cruiser's rehab.
If anyone's interested I could look at this for you since Burbank and
general area is about five to ten miles from me.  Email me direct if you
want me to check it out for you!
Joe Somerville
tlca #4809
Sierra Madre, Ca (40 minutes form SOR, 50 minutes from MAF)
1969 FJ40 "The Beast" - 350V8/T400 (installing SM420 by rubicon), SO/SR,
ARB's, Saginaw P/S, 4xDisc's, 8724, A/C-Air: rollbar/bumper storage, & many
other custom goodies.
1971 FJ55 - Stock project: Little Green Giant
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:54:23 -0500
From: Ross Lake 
Subject: wagon questions
To: LandCruisers@TLCA.ORG
I think you have to remove the manifolds to get to that gasket. When I
did an intake/exhaust R and R, I had a huge problem trying to place the
exhaust manifold back on the two studs on the block, while lining up the
bolts from the EGR cooler pipe. Took me about an hour, end ended with
lots of swearing, a bear/think break, and  my finally my solution, a
BFH.  I investigated removing the EGR cooler, but the bolts were all old
(1978 FJ40-can we say road grime!), and very inaccessible, as the
steering box and it's heat shield were in the way. I am sure the experts
can give you better advice. To try pinpoint the leak, get someone to
place his shoe over the tailpipe while the truck is running, and then
see if you can identify the problem spot. YMMV HTH
Later
Ross G. Lake
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
TLCA; CLCC
Baltimore, Maryland USA
 ----------
 From:  Brian Sullivan[SMTP:bjsullivan@ucdavis.edu]
 Sent:  Tuesday, January 27, 1998 8:51 PM
 To:  LandCruisers@tlca.org
 Subject:  wagon questions
 My new Fj60 is making leaps and bounds toward being perfect.  My
thanks
 to those that advised on my sputtering problem, disconnecting
the egr
 vacum actuating hose, disabling the egr, proved to be the
solution...
 but...the exhasut leak is still plaguing me.  My new theory is
the gasket
 from the exhast manifold to the egr pipe...
 - is this a hard gasket to replace...anything I should know?
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Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 14:21:09 -0800
From: cruiser@akcache.com (Whatley,Mark)
Subject: wanna trade?
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org
Daniel Metcalfe wrote:
> Ive got a weber 38/38 that I will trade for a complete 2F Air cleaner
> assembly and throttle cable setup that will fit a 78 2F engine
> (production date: 12/77) according to specter there are differences among
> the years, are they trivial differences? can I use an earlier/later
> setup?
 The differences in the throttle linkage are inconsequential. The difference
in the air cleaner assembly is practically so. The '78 ands '79 unit has a
fitting for the distributor suction line. That is about it.
 I should have both of these items, specifically for the '78 model on hand.
I'll check and see.
Mark...
- --
Palmer Alaska. ASE Certified Technician. Tech Editor, Toyota Trails.
Owner, Cruisers Only. Land Cruiser Editor, http://www.rockcrawler.com
"Self Proclaimed First Knight of the Iron Pig". TLCA #6303.
'82 FJ60, 2 '78 FJ55s, '78 FJ40, '66 FJ40 and "Too Many" parts rigs.
Chrome and leather don't get you down the trail... Don't even say "SUV".
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