While hunting down a vacuum leak I found....

[FJSpringy]

I have no problem supporting Randy, he is so focused on customer service and is a pleasure to deal with.

I recently wanted some Rentec engine bars for my 92 and did my homework and in Australian dollars got the following prices landed to my front door.

91-93 Renntec FJ1200 91-93 engine bars delivered to Australia

From renntec UK                                                             $267.00
From renntec's Australian distributor                                   $317.90
From RPM                                                                      $256.76

so guess what I went with a guy I trust.

[ribbert]

i can source everything you have listed cheaper

I assume you are not referring to the FJ specific parts he has developed an manufactured.

I have been a mechanic for 40 years and these days only work on vehicles that have been out of production for decades, some of them over 90 years old.
The net has proven to be a wonderful tool in sourcing parts from all over the world but not without grief.
This year alone I have had wrong parts, the cost of return postage, lengthy deliveries, the right part that's not quite right, hollow punching a head gasket to line up the holes, paper gaskets that should have been fibre, head studs with the thread pitch just off enough to strip when torqued, a head gasket folded in half for mailing!!, switches that fell apart in my hands while installing them, one empty box and so on.

The one thing all these had in common was the difficulty in resolving the problem and the very long delays they caused.

Some of the most expensive parts I have ever bought cost the least amount of money.

Saving a few bucks up front can be a very expensive exercise.

Noel

[flips]

I find RPM quite expensive on parts some times . That gasket works out at £30 for us in the UK with postage (its only 1$ more in postage than it is in the US) but here in the UK i can buy them for £21 max no matter where I get it from which is almost a third cheaper, so you may want to shop around a bit . I don't know if we have more options than you in the states maybe but RPM definitely isn't the cheapest

For A novice fj engine builder such as myself,Randy has saved me big bucks and major self inflicted stuff ups with his expert advice that he makes time in his extremely busy schedule to freely give to help me out.All questions answered quickly and with tried and true real experience.He even knows when I have ordered the wrong thing or the wrong amount and contacts me to clarify/correct my order.This to me is worth far more than the few bucks I might save by "shopping around".
Previous to knowing of the forum and RPM many times I bought "bargain" parts on ebay only to find that that it either didn't fit, didn't work or failed very quickly costing more money and time in the long run.I will only use after market parts if there is no choice or its definitely better than OEM (eg  s/s brake lines etc)If you can buy OEM parts locally cheaper, go for it,but you will not get the same excellent service and fj specific expertise from someone who is also a fellow fj enthusiast and all round top bloke!

Just my 2 cents worth

Cheers

Jeff P

[ribbert]

For A novice fj engine builder such as myself,Randy has saved me big bucks and major self inflicted stuff ups with his expert advice that he makes time in his extremely busy schedule to freely give to help me out.All questions answered quickly and with tried and true real experience.He even knows when I have ordered the wrong thing or the wrong amount and contacts me to clarify/correct my order.This to me is worth far more than the few bucks I might save by "shopping around".
Previous to knowing of the forum and RPM many times I bought "bargain" parts on ebay only to find that that it either didn't fit, didn't work or failed very quickly costing more money and time in the long run.I will only use after market parts if there is no choice or its definitely better than OEM (eg  s/s brake lines etc)If you can buy OEM parts locally cheaper, go for it,but you will not get the same excellent service and fj specific expertise from someone who is also a fellow fj enthusiast and all round top bloke!

Just my 2 cents worth

Cheers

Jeff P

I'm sure you speak for many here, well put.

Noel

[Tiger]

Let me explain this from another angle...A suppliers customers are his 'life blood'...not something to be messed with

I'm an 'on-the-road' saleman of 33 years standing. The last 12 years proudly selling North American hardware, chemicals, electrical connectors, welding wire/rods, cutting tools, abrasives, etc, etc...selling to automotive/trucking/industry, etc.

I sell above average products/tried and trusted brand names and therefore sell at above average pricing. If I have a prospective customer/customer bitchin' about price all the time, guess what buddy, go find another supplier!!!

One that will give you the same, or better quality, of products...

One that will give you the same, or better, service than what your getting from me now...

One that will give you a decent over-all 'bang for your buck'...

Someone that is honest, knows his product(s), cares about his customer(s), goes that extra mile for you, is dedicated to 'the cause', etc, etc...In this case, someone like Randy/RPM

Remember...YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY CHEAPER...but believe me, you get what you pay for in the long run...price should not always be the determining factor!!!

I always tell my clients...If there is something that your not happy with regarding what I do, please let me know...Give me feedback.

Give Randy 'FEEDBACK' before you go telling the world that he is to expensive...

Randy may not be the cheapest...but he has a living to make and a family to keep.

Rant over...

John.

[Mark Olson]

Randy provides customer service like no other .  its the right part and it fits with no hassle ,   priceless.

[Goetz]

So,back to topic.is it ok to just leave the boost sensor vacuum port unplugged or should i put a nipple on it?

[FJmonkey]

The port on the carb needs to be plugged, the hose from the vacuum unit does not. The lack of vacuum will prevent the advance of ignition it was designed to perform.

Make sure you get your plug from Randy...

[Goetz]

  oops.
Made one from silicone tape. Works like a charm, we will see if it holds up over time.

[FJmonkey]

oops.
Made one from silicone tape. Works like a charm, we will see if it holds up over time.

It should hold till you need to remove it to balance the carbs.

[Pat Conlon]

It's very hot on that side of the heat shield. Make sure the glue on the tape glue won't get soft and come apart or you will have a hot cylinder as the vacuum port opens up and the fuel/air mixture goes lean.
Burned exhaust valves are expensive. Just get a proper plug and no worries...

Re:RPM...For my dealings with Randy, it comes down to just one word........loyalty.

[FJmonkey]

I am assuming he is referencing the silicone tape that self seals without adhesive. Just a soft ribbon of silicone that bonds to itself on contact. But I could be wrong.

[fj11.5]

A little late , but buy from rpm , you won't regret it , , and while your at it , I'd like some fork valves please  ,, yessss don't get burnt valves, makes Fj,s run like crap , and hard to start, especially if the clearances have not been adjusted ever  

[Pat Conlon]

I am assuming he is referencing the silicone tape that self seals without adhesive. Just a soft ribbon of silicone that bonds to itself on contact. But I could be wrong.

There is a reason Yamaha made those vacuum caps so thick, it's the heat.
When I removed the calif smog gear from my '84, I went down to the auto parts store and bought some generic vacuum caps to use on my FJ.
I learned my lesson...They lasted about 6 months before the heat split them.

[FJmonkey]

If the material is silicone then the heat will not be an issue. We lose silicone plugs and caps in our powder coat oven that runs 5 days a week 10 hours a day at 380F. We fish them out every 6 months and they are good as new. But just for the record, I prefer to have the correct part when possible. Some repairs I do just last till I can afford it or bother to order it.