The Holy Grail - 2F crate engine - un boxing (2 Viewers)
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boozewz
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Put it in a glass box and stuff it in your living room, in place of the TV.
That is so cool.
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that would be cool. the only way for that to fly would mean i have to tell the mrs i got an engine in a box
Hornd
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Liking the pictures Howard Carter.
Thanks for sharing this amazing find with us. Please see if there is any NOS Land Cruisers in a crate somewhere.
So, it's not a US spec motor as there are not any air pump holes in the head.
Also, I thought that the "replacement" motors didn't have serial numbers? The one I have in my 40 does not have any.
Also, I thought that the "replacement" motors didn't have serial numbers? The one I have in my 40 does not have any.
I think that is just replacement blocks. This is a full engine.
I just want to say that I knew Mcladin BEFORE he had a NOS 2F...
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Replacement blocks don't have SN. A complete engine has a SN.
McLain, please get pics of the top of the cyl head. All the numbers on the top will decode to a date and configuration.
Also get a pic of numbers on the side of the block, below manifolds. The small #s found towards rear of block are casting date.
McLain, please get pics of the top of the cyl head. All the numbers on the top will decode to a date and configuration.
Also get a pic of numbers on the side of the block, below manifolds. The small #s found towards rear of block are casting date.
I'm sure CDan can still get those.
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The part # on the crate is a world market 75-78 2F. Definitely not configured for the tiny US market, note the missing heater outlet, no AIR fittings, no oil cooler pipe bolts...
It is built 81-later, note the screw on oil cap, dented side cover and PS mount holes. It's prior to 85 because no 3F manifold bolts.
It is built 81-later, note the screw on oil cap, dented side cover and PS mount holes. It's prior to 85 because no 3F manifold bolts.
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What a great find, rats and all!
Bringing it back to the US or running it there?
Bringing it back to the US or running it there?
W.O.W.
Like finding a Pokemon Mewtwo....
Like finding a Pokemon Mewtwo....
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If you are going to swap out with your current engine I think you should go Chevy Small Block crate engine and keep that one for conversation piece and investment. Who knows what it will be worth in the future. Besides SBC is more desirable and reliable. ahem.
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What's weird is that the guys exporting from Aus send 2F's back to the Mid East.
According to information snagged from the 2F thread, 778847 falls inbetween 759197 in a 8-83 FJ40 and 707428 in a 1-84 FJ40.This dovetails nicely with Jim's observations.
See post 373 in this link to access the spread sheet: 2F serial number info...
See post 373 in this link to access the spread sheet: 2F serial number info...
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Major score..................so the BIG question. Where did you find it??? I would imagine Middle East/ Pacific Rim?
Being a 35 year old NOS motor what measures should the OP/owner take before the initial start up?
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