james ryan
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Hi Everyone,
Bought my 1977 FJ40 back in early Dec but handed over to a garage to do some 'priority' work after having it inspected before purchase (undercoat, seat mount moved back - I'm 6ft4). On pick up had fuel issue that still has not been resolved.
When collected from garage told it needed petrol, only got 2km down the road before it cut out, added a can of fuel but got another 1-2km before cutting out again. We left it standing for 10mins before start-up with lots of smoke, managed to fill up then drove for another 2km'ish before cutting out again. Thankfully mechanic following so left with them.... Christmas, got married, NYE, honeymoon and still not got the baby home.
Truck will run idle for ages but then cuts out after short period on the road. Fuel pump has been replaced but still no joy.... any suggestions?
So looking forward to finally getting to drive the thing. Had bought a FJ40 when living out in Trinidad back in 2010, needed lots of work "3 months" become 12month and I ended up just leaving it there.
Looking forward to meeting John after his Car SOS fame!
Bought my 1977 FJ40 back in early Dec but handed over to a garage to do some 'priority' work after having it inspected before purchase (undercoat, seat mount moved back - I'm 6ft4). On pick up had fuel issue that still has not been resolved.
When collected from garage told it needed petrol, only got 2km down the road before it cut out, added a can of fuel but got another 1-2km before cutting out again. We left it standing for 10mins before start-up with lots of smoke, managed to fill up then drove for another 2km'ish before cutting out again. Thankfully mechanic following so left with them.... Christmas, got married, NYE, honeymoon and still not got the baby home.
Truck will run idle for ages but then cuts out after short period on the road. Fuel pump has been replaced but still no joy.... any suggestions?
So looking forward to finally getting to drive the thing. Had bought a FJ40 when living out in Trinidad back in 2010, needed lots of work "3 months" become 12month and I ended up just leaving it there.
Looking forward to meeting John after his Car SOS fame!