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I have a 3 speed transmission and transfer case for sale that’s out of a 1971 Fj40. I can say that the transmission shifted easily through the gears but I never messed with the transfer case before it was removed. Everything seems to be in good condition but there is unknown mileage on it. It’s...

I am still trying to see if I can use that other bell housing that came with the other transmission/ transfer case but you are definitely my second option! I imagine I will be buying some of that kit from you at least!

Yeah she’s pretty cool! Only the one spot of white on her chest! One good dog too!

Here @Downey I had some trouble attaching the photo in our conversation. This is the bell housing from the Chevy 235!

Well the tear down has started! Had a buyer for the old Chevy 235 and it was a decent day here in Montana during our dry winter so I ripped it out! For my first engine/transmission removal and doing it all by myself everything went pretty dang smoothly!

Did you have the wiring harness already attached when you swapped the engine in? I would be pulling mine out of a 2001 Tahoe and do my best to keep everything attached well doing the swap! At least that's my plan not sure how realistic it is yet.

@A10Driver Good to hear, I was questioning whether to stick with the 5.3ls but looks like I’ll stick with it! How was the install with all the wiring and ect....

Shoot I will have to look, if not I might just take it into a shop myself so I don’t run into those problems! Thanks for the information!

Quick update on the direction of Betty... I recently found a four speed transmission/transfer case on craigslist with the sbc adapter and mounts so I have decided to swap that into her with either the 5.3ls or an older 5.7l sbc. So next I will be removing the Chevy 235 and 3 speed to make...

@Drake2 I also always go chevy V8 also which is one reason I want to try something else, but we will see I will probably stick with what I know! Thats a sweet looking rig also! @Downey Do you know what else I would need swapping out that chevy 235 for a SBC? Is it the same adapter?

Oh yes Downey you were the one I have been meaning to contact! You were thinking that the trans adaptor would be the same if I swapped in a sbc correct? If so I most likely will be interested in those mounts. Also regarding the transmission I think I will do my best to stick with it. I just...

Hi, all this will be the start to a hopefully successful build of a 1971 FJ40 that I just couldn't keep watching rot away on the side of a nearby highway. It was used as a parts rig on several other FJ40 builds so it is missing some major parts but the body was in just too good of shape to let...

Quick update, I have decided to keep it for the long run and actually got it fire up today, which is really exciting! I am going to stick with the 235 for the time being seeing as it seems to run alright but down the road will look into putting a 350 or something bigger into it. Thanks for the...

Its a single carb, and I ran the numbers and it came out to be from 1958. Ill hopefully take some pictures later this week for you.

Looking for a gas tank for a 1970 FJ40, drivers side window mechanism, and an inside door latch, please let me know if you have anything.