'87 2F into a '73 FJ40 with original 3 speed (1 Viewer)

[CA71FJ40]

I've been searching the threads for hours and can't find this particular question.
I got a '73 FJ40 project with what looks like the original 3 speed and F motor. The deal included a spare '87 2F.
I found a thread that said a pre-'79 2F will bolt directly to the original 3 speed trans/clutch/bell housing with no mods required.
My question is will it work with an '87 2F?
Thanks, and sorry if this has been addressed before.

 

[B y r o n]

Maybe the information here will help.

 

[Jdc1]

@dlzadl is running late 60 2F w/ F intake/carb and 3 on the tree. Vacuum transfer shifter will not go into truck with Engine/tranny/transfer attached.

 

[Living in the Past]

Bellhousing for a three speed is required. That should bolt to the to 2F block. What you use for the clutch all have to match the flywheel used.

FYI the 8/80+ bellhousings are not made to use rear motor mounts. They used a crossmember on the bottom of the transmission. Prior to 8/80 the back motor mounts attached to the bellhousing.

 

[CA71FJ40]

What I'm hoping for is to reuse the 3 speed, the 3 speed bellhousing and the clutch on the 2F.

 

[arep831]

What I'm hoping for is to reuse the 3 speed, the 3 speed bellhousing and the clutch on the 2F.

I lust did the same swap. ‘73 bell housing bolted right up. Used my flywheel and starter, clutch. I had SOR headers on the old F and reused on the 2F. The fan was the tricky part, clearance using the ‘73 shroud and ‘87 water pump/ pulley, I’ll find what fit and send it. A few other tweeks but it all works

 

[CA71FJ40]

I lust did the same swap. ‘73 bell housing bolted right up. Used my flywheel and starter, clutch. I had SOR headers on the old F and reused on the 2F. The fan was the tricky part, clearance using the ‘73 shroud and ‘87 water pump/ pulley, I’ll find what fit and send it. A few other tweeks but it all works

Thanks! That's great to hear. Really appreciate the feedback. My lucky day that you did the same swap AND saw my post!

 

[arep831]

More about the fan. The engine I bought came with everything but the bell housing and flywheel, so I had a bunch of 60 parts to go through. The ‘87 fan has a clutch and is bigger than the ‘73. I found one that works with the clutch and fits ‘73 fan shroud. It was at Cruiser Teq, part # FAN41071 16 1/4” , I think it’s for a diesel engine

 

[CA71FJ40]

Cool! Very helpful. Thanks!