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Guys I need opinions. Mechanic passed away tragically, cancer mId-engine build. He didn't tell anyone! . So the pix...he did the top end, and I'm assuming he did the rod bearings because they looked new when I pulled the crankcase and had them out. The reason I pulled them? Oil wasn't getting...

Look at this spun bearing I pulled off the crank on my 2F ...1978 FJ43. Made in China?

Metal filings in the oil, found the culprit, spun bearing. Any ideas what may have caused this scoring? Weird...

Folks, my hydraulic fuel pump kacked (probly the camshaft which I can afford at the moment) so I installed an electric made in China p.o.s. Now it's stalling out, so... I'm trying a different voltage one and put it inside my tank. Thoughts? Pics below, including the original (last pic)

Hello again wonderful people. I want a soft top for this rig but it means installing a drop down gate instead of the ambulance door. Has anyone done this?

Are the rims on my '78 FJ43 original?

guys, I'm almost done on the engine build, now turning to aesthetics. I want hot wheels. Recommended max tire size for a '78 FJ43?

.. My mechanic passed away suddenly, mid build. I'm trying to figure out from the photos if he resurfaced the crankshaft, you can see it at the top of photo 1... Surely he did the main bearings ... .

. Hi folks Do you need to pull the engine to get at the cam on a 1978 2F engine?

Yeah I dunno ... I'm in Bogota, Colombia. There are a couple of good shops here ... but most guys do back alley restorations like these. Nobody's in a hurry here, that Nissan Patrol hasn't moved in two years. But seriously- why sand and paint every under surface no one's going to see anyway, and...

Anybody seen this configuration? Guy down here in my neck of the woods marketing it... .

Hi folks. Has anyone resolved the dreaded vacuum pump issue on late 70s FJ40-43s? Sucks in the gas, then kacks out. I'm in Bogotá, Colombia at 2600 meters above sea level.

Folks. The bushings under my 1978 FJ43 are totally gone. Trying to decide to replace just the bushings or the whole leaf suspensión. Anybody?

hi folks, just finished an engine rebuild. New mechanical fuel pump not getting gas into the carb, stalls out. So put in an electric pump but I hate it. Has anyone a solution for the dreaded fuel pump problem, apart from looking high and low for vacuum leaks? I'm trying to spare myself that..

Hi folks. My 1978 fj43 has some rust on both ends of a horizontal beam on the frame, right behind the firewall. Anyone know what that's called? And can I get at it without removing the cabin? Thnx

Hi folks, restoring this 1978 FJ43 landcruiser. Best tires for it? Probly 50% off roading driving. 33x10.50-15's look the best but I've heard they need a 2.5" lift... .

..shot in the dark here.. ...my project , 1978 fj43 landcruiser - has paint described as "marfil", which is Spanish for ivory.. ..note the body has different paint from the roof, which is the original... ...any ideas on how I can match the factory paint...? . . paint...?

Upgrading the suspension system on this 1978 fj43 in Bogota, Colombia. I'd like to use a Macho kit, but not sure if that's doable. Anybody with experience?

hi folks, kev here. Proud owner of a 78 fj43 landcruiser. I'm in Bogota, Colombia doing a minor restoration. Any other antique owners here? Drop by and say hi... Kb