Part Two Of Overheating FJ40 Struggle, Throw Money At It, Bolt On Shiny Bits.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2023
- In part two I install the thermostat, and the new radiator. After the let down of not making it to Solid Axle Summit, I was struggling to find motivation to work on the cruiser. Matt from "VintageTeqParts" hooked me up with some parts to get in the right temperature, as well as some solid advice. Once everything gets buttoned up I take a stand at burping the system again. This time with a jack, instead of a gravel pile.
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Mate you've done an incredible job. Your literally a self taught mechanic.
Don't get down about missing the Solid Axle Summit. You tried ya best and you did something that probably 98% of the world's population couldn't do and restored a car to a pretty good level.
There is still gonna be setbacks. I'm also self taught and make tons of stupid mistakes. Once you have ironed out all the gremlins and you start doing a few trips without incident you will be super happy with it and it all becomes worthwhile.
All the fuck ups I made make the end result better knowing I did it myself and learnt along the way and now I own a car I pretty much restored from the ground up and know it inside and out.
Your a legend, keep up the good work! And come holiday in Australia one day and I'll take you on a tour!
I’m coming to Australia. Some day. Too many good people and internet friends that I need to meet. Appreciate the kind word man.
Don't give up on her! I struggle the same with my '72 40... 3 steps forward... two steps back! LOL Your channel has bee super helpful for my build process!
Won’t give up, just keep working at it.
I've watched this from the start mate. She's lookin awesome. You gotta expect a few teething problems mate, it's all part of the fun .
Getting set for a trail run… should be a good test.
I started watching your videos and dreaming about my Toyota. Finally I got mine. LOL
Details man?! What’s the build, year and plan?!
@@projectwrongway9127 1987, in Brazil, truck diesel engine.... plan?! Be happy! HAHAHA
Sounds like the perfect plan. Sao Paulo?
@@projectwrongway9127 Minas Gerais. I still don't have her instagram, but when I do, I'll pass it on to you.
Please do, you have mine?
You Forgot to Replace the LOWER HOUSING too !
It was good! Enough…
This is the FJ40 reprise of the premise of The Gods Must be Crazy. Or the random reward sequence that was done with pigeons.... Next time, get the vacuum testing kit - pull a vacuum in the entire system, then suck the fluid in. No need for hose fondling....
Going to source the vacuum kit, especially since the new motor will be running an oil cooler as well.
Great job massaging the black hoses Ben.
Years of practice…
It's never done and that's the beauty! Do you happen to have a power steering cooler also? Great too I got from Georg, though I still have to plumb it up. Cheers!
I don’t have the cooler, but it’s something I’ll need to source…
Holy shit my man the project is looking great been a while since the last time I checked in on it good job brother
It’s getting there, always more left to do.
@@projectwrongway9127 always lol never enough money to put into the money pit
When the money runs out, I’ll just donate blood 😆
Looks like you forgot to fill the coolant overflow tank ;)
You want that filled so it sucks coolant in when the engine cools down, with it empty it can suck air and cause issues
That bleeding contraption might affect it's operation differently than a pressure cap would though?
Good call on filling the tank. What level would you recommend? I just did it half way.
@@projectwrongway9127 doesn't it have a full marker on the tank? Doesn't matter, a bit high is better than low to avoid risk of sucking air into the system - they usually just spill out the overflow tube if you overfill, haha
Duh… I’ll check the tank 😆
An issue like this is frustrating forsure, especially given the amount of money already invested, what distributor are you using? did you go with a HEI unit?
Using an FJ60 Electronic Ignition, it’s been awesome. And yes, struggling with the engine has been taxing, literally 😆
@@projectwrongway9127 Well its good enjoyable viewing for us guys, sorry you never made the SAS.
Me too man. We had all the camping gear loaded with my 11 year old son as a copilot… hated letting him down too.
Does anyone know where I can source a cooling fan shroud for an FJ 40,? Thanks
I’d check with Brandon at Classic Cruisers.
tighten it till it goes loose then back it off a pinch
My mantra!
You do not need to put silicon on the bolts. Trust me.
Good to know.
@@projectwrongway9127 Also, check the torque on those bolts a few miles down the road
Solid advice, things always have a way of loosening up.