FJ55 engine models and hoods fitment

1973Guppie · 05-20-06, 01:33 AM

Hi,

I wanted to confirm that an early hood will not fit a 2f engine in a 1970 FJ55? It hits the stock air cleaner? A friend told me this and I was hoping the early hood I have would fit as it is in perfect shape. Any help appreciated and if anyone has a non rusted later model hood for an FJ55 with the raised section please pm me, I am in the san diego area.

Noah

earthcruiser · 05-20-06, 07:16 AM

I have a 78 55 with the early model hood. There is minor rubbing of the undercoating, however not enough to go though the paint. I am not aware if there is a height difference in a earlier 55. Hope this helps.

surfpig · 05-20-06, 08:50 AM

The early year hood just needs the early-style air cleaner, I think. Don't quote me on that.

nial

(I just posted this on your other thread...)

calico kid · 05-20-06, 10:27 AM

it dose fit with the Early air cleaner its only a problem with broken Eng mounts

tonkota · 05-20-06, 10:31 AM

Is this the early hood?
http://www.steelnthings.com/FJ55/fj551.JPG

My Pig is a 73, but given the PO, who knows what he did. He effing primered it two tone over the effing blue and white!

What does the later hood look like?

Lucy_FJ55 · 05-20-06, 10:42 AM

That looks like an early/pre-hump type hood.

Lucy_FJ55 · 05-20-06, 10:48 AM

Here is a later hood with the slight hump in the center to clear the 2F air cleaner/carb.

1973Guppie · 05-20-06, 12:23 PM

OK, to clarify, my question is: will the early style hood (flat w/no raised area) fit with a 2f engine??

Was looking for opinions on this, maybe anyone whom has a 2f and an early hood, how did you get the air cleaner assembly to fit?? what air cleaner ass did you use??

Noah

tonkota · 05-20-06, 12:30 PM

My Pig came with a 2F, but I think that the F air cleaner was used. I have the assy if you want it. I don't need it any longer. It needs a cleaning and some paint.

RHINO · 05-20-06, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

OK, to clarify, my question is: will the early style hood (flat w/no raised area) fit with a 2f engine??

Noah

you didnt like earthcruiser answer??? unless you can deal with some moderate clearance issues the answer is no.

1973Guppie · 05-20-06, 06:55 PM

thanks everyone for your help, I think to do it right I will have to get a later style hood, let me know if anyone has one in good shape.....

jm599 · 05-20-06, 10:17 PM

i have a 72 with early hood, 2Fengine and holley carb and small air cleaner that fits. I wonder if the holley was used for this reason