There's a lot of very knowledgeable guys on here that know a whole lot about these engines, but I am not one of them so I apologize. Long story short the PO told me this was a match to the one in the 83 fj60 that I have and I found out it was not. I've had it stored for years now and at this...
I have a decked and bored block and brand new pistons not yet installed along with nearly everything else needed to complete the rebuild, including flywheel and bellhousing and accessories. Not everything is in the pictures, so feel free to message me. Sorry no carburetor. The crank needs to be...
If any of you have some old California legal Downey headers laying around or know someone else who does, and wouldn't mind making a few extra bucks, I'm in the market. And by that I mean I really need some, since apparently a machine shop can't resurface exhaust headers because of the no. 1 and...
yeah, its toast but I have a perfectly reground crank that I figured I could use if it all matched up.
and Rob I may take you up on that. though it's funny cuz I remembered they had one some time ago but when I called them about it last time they said they didn't have it :\
Alright so I've used the search and I understand there are a few differences in the '75-80' 2f motor blocks and the '80-'86(I believe) 2f motor blocks.
The latter of which has (and correct me if I am wrong):
-a more balanced crank shaft
-Lighter\more balanced connecting rods (?)
-Flat topped...
hey thanks for the reply man. And I'm looking foward to following the 4bt swap if you decide to do a write up. (you definately should if you have the time :p)
(I could be wrong but I'm assuming since you put the sliders on you have been home to drive big red) and my truck is set up pretty close to yours (not nearly as clean though). I'm planning on regearing to 4:11's with 36's because I got a good deal, but I'm a bit worried I should go lower. How...