40 vs. 42 differences (1 Viewer)

[dmaddox]

There is a little information, but not much.

I am very familiar with FJ40's, but with the BJ40's, not so familiar.

What makes a BJ42 a "42"

Is it options, motor, dimensions?

Thank you.

 

[Dieseler]

A BJ42 has a 3B diesel engine a Bj40 has a B and any of the other BJs have anywhere from a 2B to a H engine


Correction the BJ did not have a H motor

 

[David*BJ70]

Axle:
FJ40 post-1979 : 3.70
BJ40 and BJ42 : 4.11

Engine:
FJ40 : 2F
BJ40 : B
BJ42 : 3B

Electrical system:
FJ40 : 12V
BJ40 and BJ42 : 24V

Transmission:
FJ40 : 4spd
BJ40 : 4spd
BJ42 : to 1982 : 4spd
BJ42 : From 1983 : 5spd

Power steering :
FJ40 : From 1979 : optional P/S
BJ42 : From 1983 : P/S

Production :
FJ40 : from 1960 to 1984
BJ40 : from 1979 to 1980
BJ42 : from 1981 to 1984


... ignoring all changes through the years as the larger shackles, Split transfer case ... as they are common to all models

 

[rutbeer]

don't forget the little vents in the back of the hardtop.

 

[Volcano cruiser]

Axle:
FJ40 post-1979 : 3.70
BJ40 and BJ42 : 4.11

Engine:
FJ40 : 2F
BJ40 : B
BJ42 : 3B

Electrical system:
FJ40 : 12V
BJ40 and BJ42 : 24V

Transmission:
FJ40 : 4spd
BJ40 : 4spd
BJ42 : to 1982 : 4spd
BJ42 : From 1983 : 5spd

Power steering :
FJ40 : From 1979 : optional P/S
BJ42 : From 1983 : P/S

Production :
FJ40 : from 1960 to 1984
BJ40 : from 1979 to 1980
BJ42 : from 1981 to 1984


... ignoring all changes through the years as the larger shackles, Split transfer case ... as they are common to all models

This is a great summary, thanks. One small note, my 1980 BJ40 came from the factory with a 12v electrical system, not a 24v one. In all other respects, your summary as regards a 1980 BJ 40 fits the original configuration of my rig to a "T".
John

 

[Tofudebeest]

A BJ42 has a 3B diesel engine a Bj40 has a B and any of the other BJs have anywhere from a 2B to a H engine

You saying that a BJxx may have been equipped with an H-series motor? Don't think so... As far as I know, HJ45, HJ47, HJ60 and HJ61 were the only units to sport an H or 2H motor. Possibly a 70-series unit or two...

 

[Volcano cruiser]

You saying that a BJxx may have been equipped with an H-series motor? Don't think so... As far as I know, HJ45, HJ47, HJ60 and HJ61 were the only units to sport an H-series motor. Possibly a 70-series unitor two...

Agreed. Actually I didn't see that earlier. BJ4xx ran with the B family of engines, B, 2B, 3B. The 45s ran H and 2H.

 

[ToyRoverlander]

Agreed. Actually I didn't see that earlier. BJ4xx ran with the B family of engines, B, 2B, 3B. The 45s ran H and 2H.

But there's also BJ45's . The HJ4* series have either a H or 2H engine.
Early 75Series also sported the 2H till being replaced by the 1HZ.

 

[Tofudebeest]

Agreed. Actually I didn't see that earlier. BJ4xx ran with the B family of engines, B, 2B, 3B. The 45s ran H and 2H.

Yes, except I am 90% sure the 2H came only in the HJ47 (for the J4). That's the main difference between an HJ45 and HJ47 (at least for the Troopie). For the pick-up, I don't know if the 2H was offered.

 

[esh]

iirc BJ42s had some extra frame strengthening

North American 24V versions (at least) had an optional cold weather package including things like a pull-down window shade cover for the radiator.

 

[JuanJ]

Yes, except I am 90% sure the 2H came only in the HJ47 (for the J4). That's the main difference between an HJ45 and HJ47 (at least for the Troopie). For the pick-up, I don't know if the 2H was offered.

Hello,

The 2H engine was available for the pickup model as well, and the designation was HJ47P. P stood for Pick-up, if I remember correctly. Same thing for the H engine, designation HJ45P.

Australia was the main market for the HJ47/47P, as well as the HJ45/45P.

The 3B engine LWB was available for Europe as the BJ45 (and later as the BJ75/BJ75P.) I am not sure about other markets, though.

Hope this helps.





Juan

 

[BEE-JAY42]

Your forgetting the most important thing of all, A BJ42 LX comes with three wiper blades!!! Beat that.

 

[amaurer]

Your forgetting the most important thing of all, A BJ42 LX comes with three wiper blades!!! Beat that.

Amen, thats epic bling right there.

I intend to swap my BJ42's windshield frame for either the LX three-wiper version or the "tropical" market split/opening windshield. Really torn on the decision.

Also, I'll add to this that BJ40 and 42's were BOTH available in 12 or 24V versions. BJ41's were ~1981 Japan-market only with the 2B engine and were probably 24V only.

 

[David*BJ70]

do not waste our time in the small details ... but at this point...why not say that some version of BJ42 came with the A/C and some other with front facing back seats.

 

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

p/s in 1982

Our 1982 BJ42 LX has factory power steering. The earlier poster said only '83+. Cheers,

Dave

 

[Greg_B]

There is a little information, but not much.

I am very familiar with FJ40's, but with the BJ40's, not so familiar.

What makes a BJ42 a "42"

Is it options, motor, dimensions?

Thank you.

There's a bunch of small things, but the most noticeable and quickest way to differentiate between the BJ40 and BJ42 is: the 3B engine from B engine. The surest way: larger shackles, hangers and frame gussets on the frame. That all happening in Canada in 1981.

For a great timeline on the 4* series, check out the TLC FAQ as compiled by Rob Mullen here: TLC FAQ v3.0 LAST MODIFICATION 08/10/03

gb

 

[JuanJ]

Your forgetting the most important thing of all, A BJ42 LX comes with three wiper blades!!! Beat that.

Hello,

Late model FJ40 LX had three wiper blades as well.

LX's also had that striped seat trim.





Juan

 

[lostmarbles]

The only reason the BJ series created the BJ42 model was because of the engine change (from B to 3B).

In other words, all the other changes (like changes in springeye diameters, handbrake location, and wipers) were shared by the FJ40 model at the same point in time.

And things like "front disc brakes or front drum brakes", "12V or 24V" simply depended on the market the vehicle was sold to.

That's the way I see it.

 

[Joe Egolf]

That about sum's it up Tom,For instance my BJ42 was built/shipped to NZ and is a 12 volt system and I do not believe NZ bound BJ42's were shipped with a roll bar.

 

[tmarx]

Your forgetting the most important thing of all, A BJ42 LX comes with three wiper blades!!! Beat that.

Aah -aah ! You forgot our rev-counters and sliding windows



Also not all post 82 or even 83/84 models had OEM 5Sp, PS, AC or even full floater rears with discs in the front. Fuel tank size also changed at a stage