Portuguese spec BJ73 1HDT A442 swap (1 Viewer)

[chrisspaulding]

Began the 1HDT/A442 conversion on my 1988 Portuguese spec "VM73".
Drained fluids and began basic disassembly.

Engine is out of a 1993 UK spec HDJ80 that was imported to Spain. BEB and timing belt were replaced. Doing a little clean up and painting of the rusty bits before engine goes in.

You may notice a coil spring in the underside pic. A couple of the VM73 we've imported have had these. Some sort of helper spring, best I can figure. Front end on this truck sits a little higher than the rear.

Not much work done today, but it begins!!!

 

[Tennessee80]

Rad, dude! That little rig is going to fly when that 1-HD is in it...

 

[chrisspaulding]

Thanks man! Looking forward to seeing you this weekend and your assistance with the build!

 

[wardharris]

Chris -

Awesome, sir. Looking forward to a video of the beast in action and a smile on your face!

Lefty MWBs rule.

 

[chrisspaulding]

Thanks Ward! Will do!!!

 

[chrisspaulding]

A little more work before calling it an evening.
Radiator out
Condenser out
Upper rad support out
Lower... Thing with the three vent holes in it. Out. Is that a bib? Gotta have a better name for that thing.

 

[wardharris]

Your choice - "Engine Under Cover"per Mr. Toyota or "Forward Motor Diaper" per yours truly

 

[chrisspaulding]

Ha! I think I'll go with Forward Motor Diaper. Has a nice ring to it.

 

[colby1979]

Hey Chris, I'm very Jealous! That's gonna be an awesome conversion!

 

[chrisspaulding]

Hey Colby! Thanks!!!

 

[wardharris]

Ha! I think I'll go with Forward Motor Diaper. Has a nice ring to it.

It is yours with my compliments. The Burrito's has surface rust down there (along with a bunch of other stuff) - nothing out of the ordinary, but its all gonna get POR 15ed and then slushed (ATF/diesel bath). You wouldn't recognize it.

 

[wongtsenhin]

 

[chrisspaulding]

Ward, Burrito is look great! Fantastic work!
That POR15 is amazing stuff.

 

[yeti in ga]

This will be a sweet ride with that motor....

 

[chrisspaulding]

Thanks Steve.
Rojo's looking GREAT!

 

[roma042987]

hey chris this is Roma i picked up some parts from you in my 60. had no idea you were on mud. i'll be following along and if you need any help im a couple of hours away.

 

[chrisspaulding]

Hey Roma. You had a blue 60, picked up a 5 speed trans/transfercase right?
Thanks so much! I think there will be some spots were I'll need a few sets of hands. I'll let you know.
Ill be pulling the engine Saturday morning. You're welcome to come and help, hangout. Joel (Tennessee80) will be coming as well.

 

[OGBeno]

Chris: What did you end up doing about the radiator w/auto tranny cooler option.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Subscribed!
That is a very clean truck and excellent candidate for this conversion.

Looking forward to what you will do with it.

Thanks,

-Alberto

 

[chrisspaulding]

Onur, hello. I found one in Japan. On ebay of all things. Lucky find!