Bj60+fj62+turbo= Bjt62

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 08:37 AM

I am pulling the 3fe/a440 from my clean 62 and installing the 3b/h42 from my RUSTY bj along with a Garrett/Mercedes t3 turbocharger.

I am building a dedicated family daily driver.

3b diy turbo question - IH8MUD.com Forum

Here are some pics:

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 08:39 AM

The bj has some serious rust issues and a great drive train.

The fj has a seriously nice everything except the transmission and side steps.

NO RUST!!!!!!

It has been in my North Central Florida its whole life.

I am the third owner.

The two previous owners kept it in TIP TOP condition.

It has always been garaged.

Carfax:

1988 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GX
87941
4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.2L L6 FI / ALL WHEEL DRIVE

04/07/1988 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer 05/02/1988 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gainesville, FL
Title #45971155 Title issued or updated
First owner reported 12/13/1989 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gainesville, FL
Title #45971155 Title issued or updated 04/10/1997 154,340 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ocala, FL
Title #45971155 Odometer reading reported for title
or registration 04/14/1997 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ocala, FL
Title #45971155 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported 02/13/2001 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ocala, FL
Title #0045971155 Title issued or updated 02/03/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gainesville, FL Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

The steps are the 1st to be removed.

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 08:48 AM

pictures

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 08:55 AM

bj pics

koop · 02-26-07, 09:03 AM

were those steps factory? never seen those before.

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 09:05 AM

Florence the dog approves.

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 09:07 AM

62 leather interior w/ heated drivers seat

Note the manual windows and locks. The rig was built 2/88.

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koop

were those steps factory? never seen those before.

after market

similar units can be found on ebay

agent orange · 02-26-07, 11:25 AM

That is a fantastic looking 62. This should be a really great driver when its all said and done. BTW nice quote in your sig, nice to see some other deadheads on here.

jgordon · 02-26-07, 12:49 PM

Sweet 62. Better bulldog - she looks happy.

Is there a 5 speed in that 60 that's going to be taking up space?

How do the steps mount? Would you be willing to part with them? I could use some for the moment.

mel lowe · 02-26-07, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgordon

Sweet 62. Better bulldog - she looks happy.

Is there a 5 speed in that 60 that's going to be taking up space?

How do the steps mount? Would you be willing to part with them? I could use some for the moment.

Steps are gone.

h42 is being transfered form the 60

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lowtideride · 02-26-07, 02:23 PM

Looks like fun man...keep us posted.

-Al

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:05 AM

[QUOTE=lowtideride;1894024]Looks like fun man...keep us posted.

-Al[/QUOTE

Lemme know if you need the radiator core support from the 60.

It is perfect. :EDIT: it is not so "perfect" sorry AL

So far the conversion has been a blast.

I am working out side and the weather is great.

Today I ripped in to the 62 @ full speed for 5 hours.

I managed to get this all done with my basic tools from sears/walmart.

I removed:

spare tire and bracket
skid plates
heat shields ( to be reinstalled)
hitch
drive shafts
battery/ tray
radiator
air cleaner
transfer controls
starter
complete exhaust
gas tank
transmission and cross member
transfer
fan/shroud
cpu
harness

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:07 AM

more pics

My compressor lost a wheel

DOH!

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:09 AM

You gotta get a set of "Gear Wrenches"

Dont get the imitations..... they don't work so well.

I am able to cut work time with these tools.

Although I have never broken one,

Sears, Napa or Lowes will warranty them if needed.

I have a few flex ends, stubbies and most popular metric sizes for my cruiser.

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:13 AM

more pics

note blower

keeping the work area clean

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:16 AM

more pics

I learned today to unbolt the converter BEFORE dropping the trans.

I damaged it while removing the transmission. (see pic)

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:21 AM

more pics from today

I used a 2x4 between the front springs to support the rear of the engine.

I also stuffed a cinder block and some 2x4 chunks under the pan

Nothing fancy here

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:26 AM

The auto was freaking HEAVY!

I gained about 1" of lift when I removed it today.

Note hose job on parking area... gotta keep it clean

The 3fe is ready to be picked.

here is the donor diesel from my 60 sans turbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wrghzbYBz8

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:36 AM

I am NOT going to install the draw tie from the 60 on the 62.

It is too rusty.

note "lcr4wd" decal - thanks Steve for your dedication to the site

lowtideride · 02-28-07, 07:45 AM

Very awesome man, ill prob take you up on the offer for the core support Ill need it for my 62 too

....you should throw some of this up on NFC im sure the guys would love to see it.

Hey Ill also buy that 3fe wiring harness off of you if your planning on getting rid of it...

-Al

beaufort-fj60 · 02-28-07, 07:52 AM

nice

fjbj40 · 02-28-07, 09:06 AM

Looks like a nice clean 62. I did the same conversion to my 62 2 years ago...it pays off as the increased mpg's are worth it...DOUBLE the mpg!
How coe you did not pull the engine tranny together? Pull off that rad support and pull it straight out..really alot easier.

Like I said you will really enjoy, the only fault I see so far is the alternator is a little low on amp. for all the accessories. Are you going to run A/C? I was lucky as the bj60 I usd had factory A/C.

Looking good
Daryl

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjbj40

Looks like a nice clean 62. I did the same conversion to my 62 2 years ago...it pays off as the increased mpg's are worth it...DOUBLE the mpg!
How coe you did not pull the engine tranny together? Pull off that rad support and pull it straight out..really alot easier.

Like I said you will really enjoy, the only fault I see so far is the alternator is a little low on amp. for all the accessories. Are you going to run A/C? I was lucky as the bj60 I usd had factory A/C.

Looking good
Daryl

I am going to pull the core support on the bj.

I took the 62 apart in pieces in order not to damage the truck.

I will be running a/c in the 62. This is a major factor for the conversion.

My 60 doesn't have it.

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowtideride

Very awesome man, ill prob take you up on the offer for the core support Ill need it for my 62 too

....you should throw some of this up on NFC im sure the guys would love to see it.

Hey Ill also buy that 3fe wiring harness off of you if your planning on getting rid of it...

-Al

pm'd you

"cruiser karma"

mel lowe · 02-28-07, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjbj40

Looks like a nice clean 62. I did the same conversion to my 62 2 years ago...it pays off as the increased mpg's are worth it...DOUBLE the mpg!
How coe you did not pull the engine tranny together? Pull off that rad support and pull it straight out..really alot easier.

Like I said you will really enjoy, the only fault I see so far is the alternator is a little low on amp. for all the accessories. Are you going to run A/C? I was lucky as the bj60 I usd had factory A/C.

Looking good
Daryl

I have been rolling the bj for about 6 months.

Mpg is always above 20. I love it.

mel lowe · 03-03-07, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjbj40

Looks like a nice clean 62. How coe you did not pull the engine tranny together? Pull off that rad support and pull it straight out..really alot easier.

Looking good
Daryl

I took your advice and began removing the core support.

Once again, FLORENCE is sleeping on the job.

mel lowe · 03-03-07, 06:26 PM

more pics

No tornados to report........although

it has been rainig cats and dogs.

I am still working outside...... weather depending.

Note my drivers headlight bucket, the po broke it.

"Thanks lowtideride for the new headlight pieces"

mel lowe · 03-03-07, 06:28 PM

few more pics from today

mel lowe · 03-03-07, 06:31 PM

Hopefully, I'll be able to get the body panels aligned, once the mechanicals have been swapped.