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Started by Crash Often, Yesterday at 06:16:57 PM

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Crash Often

Yesterday at 06:16:57 PM
Howdy from N NV. Just picked up an 86 FJ 1200 yesterday. Runs decent, everything seems to work. First thoughts are new chain, sprockets and tires. Where else should I start?

T Legg

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Yesterday at 08:33:48 PM
Welcome to the forum. There are a few of us in this area. You might want to check your valve clearances. If they haven't been checked in a long time the valve cover gasket and valve cover bolt grommets may be old and hard and start leaking oil after pulling the cover off so you should have a new set ready. Also the chain slider on the swing arm may be worn out so I would check that to make sure you dont rub a groove into the swing arm.
T Legg

Pat Conlon

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Yesterday at 08:43:53 PM
To help us help you, go to your profile, then in the signature line put in 1986 FJ1200. This will automatically appear in all your posts, then we can give you proper advice for your specific FJ. There are differences thru the years.

Yes, new tires, (check wheel bearings)  chain, sprockets, on center stand check swingarm linkage for loose up and down movements.
Remove the spongy 40 year old rubber brake lines and install new braided stainless steel aftermarket brake lines. Flush all systems with fresh DOT 4/5
Check brake pads for wear
Fresh oil & filter? Air filter?

If you have no documentation then pull the seat, side covers, tank and valve cover and check your valve shim clearances.
Tight valves = no bueno
While the tank is off, safety wire the fuel petcock outlet elbow...see my signature line.

Ride and enjoy! Things may pop up after some miles but no worries...all can be addressed.

Both Travis Legg (Reno) and Paul Lawson (Carson City) are in your neck of the woods and are both very competent with FJ's and RPM is in Oakdale is just over the hill from you.

We have a West Coast FJ Rally coming up at the end of May in Willits Ca. We would love to meet you.

Welcome aboard!

Pat

Edit: Travis beat me to it...
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

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Today at 11:07:21 AM
Welcome
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

MarioR

#4
Today at 12:30:41 PM
Welcome on Board! Some pictures would be nice  :morning2:
It does not matter how slowly I go as long as I do not stop.

FJ1200W

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Today at 07:55:01 PM
Welcome, you'll find all the good information here in this group.
Enjoy!
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA
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