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    Right on man! I really like the LED upgrade!

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    After switching to the older style block, A few changes had to be made in the coolant system. And because of hose routing and some of the heater pipes being to rusted to use, I deleted about 5 hard pipes, and a significant number of hoses. The only draw back now, is the return from the main heater, is ran into the rear heater, so in order for it to function the rear heater must be left on the hottest setting to allow coolant to flow. I figure its not to big of an or deal, because if its cold enough to be running the heater there is no reason the rear one shouldn't be on, granted its not like the rear heaters in FJ60s pump out that much heat anyways.

    As far as the temp sender, and heater core feed line, I ended up using some brass fittings from ace, over the OEM set up, as it eliminates some hard piping, and allows for better hose routing. I also swapped the location of the 2 ports, as it works better for vacuum lines. I don't believe i will see much change in the Temp readings despite the swap.

    Another Issue i ran into is with no OEM oil coolers(water cooled) to be found, I had to make a few changes to my thermostat housing, as well as run a "older" style water pump. If you look at the pics of the 2 water pumps, you can tell the older style as it only has 2 inlets/outlets vs the newer style with 3. I ended up adding a large after market oil cooler that increases my capacity almost 1.25 quarts, however it is a simple air cooled system.

    Heres a few updated pictures and hopefully she'll be up and running by this weekend for break in.

    However, still working on a solution to the power steering issue.


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    Fordboy77 previously posted:
    "The only draw back now, is the return from the main heater, is ran into the rear heater, so in order for it to function the rear heater must be left on the hottest setting to allow coolant to flow."

    Why not eliminate the rear heater Chris? I did because I didn't care if my passengers got cold and it put all possible heat to the front.
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    Chris previously posted:
    "Why not eliminate the rear heater Chris? I did because I didn't care if my passengers got cold and it put all possible heat to the front. "

    I thought about, and in the end I probably will eliminate it all together and get rid of some more hoses. But for now I left it in mostly for the extra coolant capacity.

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    As of 6 o'clock tonight I will no long be the owner of my dear Misfit. The only positive is she's going to a new owner whose also a FJ lover, and will have the time to appreciate her and make her right.

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    Sadness !!
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    Shame on you for not posting it for sale here Chris!
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    Chris previously posted:
    "Shame on you for not posting it for sale here Chris!"

    Before I could finish writing the AD on here, a guy from silverthorne called me paying asking price to pick it up today.

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    Can't beat that Chris, I'd have done the same!
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    It is going to a cruiser lover at least. Here is his other FJ60. He's also got a 40, and towing it off with a 60. Makes me feel much better about my loss.
         

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    At least he is a gearhead !!
    Hope he is not cutting it up ..
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    The StRanger previously posted:
    "At least he is a gearhead !!
    Hope he is not cutting it up .."

    He's planning a full Frame off

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    Chris previously posted:
    "Why not eliminate the rear heater Chris? I did because I didn't care if my passengers got cold and it put all possible heat to the front."

    If I ever ride with you in the winter, I dibs front seat!

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    Jackie previously posted:
    "If I ever ride with you in the winter, I dibs front seat!"

    That was my old truck Jackie, the new one has heated front seats so you'd have to pry Barb out of it!
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    Chris previously posted:
    "That was my old truck Jackie, the new one has heated front seats so you'd have to pry Barb out of it!"

    Dang it!

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    What changed?

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    gm4x4lover previously posted:
    "What changed?"

    Getting out of the 4x4 world for the most part. I wanna pursue my dreams of stage rally more seriously while I'm still young. And before my career gets in the way anymore.

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    Thats pretty cool. Go after your dreams.

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    Fordguy77 previously posted:
    " I wanna pursue my dreams of stage rally more seriously while I'm still young. And before my career gets in the way anymore."

    Sounds cool !
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