OK.....one last question. I have access to a diesel engine & 4spd trans out of an '80 FJ40 or FJ42. It has been rebuilt. Would it be worth the time to do the transplant. I don't know much about the early diesels.
I'm thinking that I will probably buy it, but I'm trying to track down some parts and info first. The underside and frame are super clean. The roof gutters and roof look pretty decent as well. Don't have much info on the rig, and as it is at a used car lot I doubt I'll get much more. As for the...
OK...so went back and had a closer look. Floors look clean. Only found one bit of bondo (rear drivers panel- behind fuel filler). Interior is pretty much clean with the exception of the cheesy front buckets someone put in. The Steering box is shot for sure and needs a new battery and/or have the...
Thanks for the quick responses! and the welcomes. Should be a welcome back as I was on here in '03 three before I sold my rust bucket '74 J40. This '72 55 would not be my first choice in cruisers, but this truck seems very clean. It has been repainted but I can't find any evidence of bondo or...
I'm looking at buying a '72 55. Has been repainted but body looks good. Frame is in great shape. The guy selling it doesn't know much other than it needs a steering box, and that it is a 3 spd. what engine would it have in it? is the running gear the same as the fj40s? What are my options for a...
Ok I have a question about efi conversion for the 2f. I've seen a few articles on using GM or F*rd efi's, but why not using a toyota efi off another model?? such as a 60, v6 mini or even supra or cresida?? Is it strictly beacuse of the engine size?
Jared
'74 fj40 w/78 motor, 4spd tans
Carb Wanted
My carb is terminaly ill and is in desperated need of a transplant. Looking for a good repalcement to fit a 78 j40 with a 2F motor. I'm in western Canada.