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anyone know of a good shop to replace clutch on a BJ40 with H55 5 speedtrans and 3B diesel engine?

I have a 1980 BJ40 that was restored in Costa Rico with a 3B diesel and H55 5 speed transmission conversion. Does anyone know what type of clutch I should use to replace the existing one. I dont want to drop transmission/ transfer at my mechanics garage to find out clutch type and then have to...

Anyone know of a diesel shop in Southern California preferably San Diego

I imported a 1980 BJ40 and had it tested/ modified at a certified California Air Resource Board lab in order to get it registered . It worked but its very expensive. After that there is never a requirement for a smog check.

I heated the engine up and detached the hose from the expansion tank ( that runs from the radiator cap) and inserted the end of the hose into a bottle of water to see if I got any bubbles or discharge and didn't. Given this and the compression test results I don't think I have a leaking head...

Thanks. I'll try the flush. If I had a leaking head gasket wouldn't the compression be low?

I have a 1980 BJ40 with a "rebuilt" 3B diesel. I ve had it for 1 1/2 years with about 5600kms on it. I have fixed a parking brake transfer case oil leak and looks like the rear crank oil seal is also leaking. I have done a compression check with 500-600 psi readings. Blow back looks normal but...

I have a 1980 BJ40 non USA that has Vintage AC/ Heat installed. Id like to get the cowl vent operating. I have all the parts including the knob and lever but the Vintage Air vent box blocks the below dash bracket from being utilized to house the pull knob and lever. Only idea I have is to drill...

Ill buy the whole thing. Is it still for sale? R/ Chuck Ebeling