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Old Aug 8, 2024 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DPelletier
Whenever I get frustrated with all the tech on my new vehicles, I pop the hood and service something on my '78 FJ40.... not quite as ancient as that old Ford but still pretty simple.
Man, I'd love to have an FJ40. Those are rarer than hen's teeth nowadays. Good looking rig!
 
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Going with the KISS ideal, it has no fuel pump, gravity feed into the carb.
just remember to back up those long and steep grades so as to keep the motor fueled.
 
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