2014 New Year Project

[FJ_Hooligan]

I think the main use for the washer is to keep the spring from pushing the filter's rubber grommet out of position which would allow unfiltered oil past the filter.

[Swifty]

Here are a few items you may be interested in to give the new to you FJ years of reliable service.

Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild kit.
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Clutch%3AS%2FK&cat=39

Clutch Slave Cylinder if your OEM Slave is corroded
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Clutch%3Aslavecyl

Spin-on Oil Filter Adaptor
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=spinonfilteradapter&cat=39

Spin-on Oil Filter
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SpinOnOilFilter

Spin-on Oil Filter Magnet
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=OFM&cat=39

Fred

Swifty here, thanking you for the info and links.  So here's the status of the oil filter. 
Repainted Oil Filter cover due to.... you guessed it clutch slave cylinder leak!
Re-installed filter, no leaks from filter drain screw (note to self luckily not stripped).
Looked closely for pinched wires...."pheewww, missed it by that much" 
Spin on filter and adapter on wish list with rpm for next oil change.
Note: have not started engine yet so not sure if filter will leak with proper oil pressure?
Here's some pics...
Repainted and installed


Wire's were not pinched


Question:
What is the red plastic in the sprocket?


C'ya
Swifty

[rktmanfj]

Whatever you do, put the slave cylinder back on before you leak-test the oil filter...    or at least make sure the cat is in a safe place.   

[FJmonkey]

Question:
What is the red plastic in the sprocket?

That is possibly noise damping material, I had a chunk of black plastic fall out when I changed my front sprocket. Randy said the factory installed it to reduce noise. Kind of ironic though. They drill out sprockets like that to reduce the weight (lightening holes), and then add some weight back to it.

[Swifty]

Or.......Just get a spin on filter adapter from RPM and be done with it......

Judging by the condition of paint on your oil filter housing, I would bet you a jelly donut that your clutch slave is leaking...

Pat,
Swifty here, thanks for your guess of clutch leaking, you win a jelly doughnut!
Anyway, the spin on is on my wish list for the next oil change.
Next on my list is the clutch slave rebuild.  I'm guessing the brake and clutch masters will need it too.
I saw a recommendation to replace rubber hoses, not a bad idea, these look ok.  I think the bikes been stored inside.
The tires have a 1995 date code, they look great, still have the "nubs".
Thanks for your advice.
Wishing I was in California about now!
Keep the rubber side down,
Swifty

[aviationfred]

The tires have a 1995 date code, they look great, still have the "nubs".

Even though the tires have the molding nubs and may have tread that has very little miles. You have 19 year old tires. The rubber will not have the same pliability as they did when brand new. IMO They should be replaced before you ride the bike.

Fred

[rktmanfj]

The tires have a 1995 date code, they look great, still have the "nubs".

Even though the tires have the molding nubs and may have tread that has very little miles. You have 19 year old tires. The rubber will not have the same pliability as they did when brand new. IMO They should be replaced before you ride the bike.

Fred

+1

Same for the OEM brake lines.

[Swifty]

The tires have a 1995 date code, they look great, still have the "nubs".

Even though the tires have the molding nubs and may have tread that has very little miles. You have 19 year old tires. The rubber will not have the same pliability as they did when brand new. IMO They should be replaced before you ride the bike.

Thanks guys.  Any recommendations for tires.  Not a real aggressive rider.



Fred

+1

Same for the OEM brake lines.

[aviationfred]

With stock wheels, many members have had good results with Avon Azaro AV45 front and AV46 rear.

Fred