Recent content by thewarwagon

Sorry but I can’t figure out how to upload the video. It’s not in my photo library when I try to upload. It opens very easy I mean fingertips easy. If anything I would buy the 75lb cylinders instead of the 100s next time, to soften the open.

Replaced my stock hood springs and hood prop with new gas shocks. Makes the engine bay a lot cleaner and easier to work on. Shocks were $18 on Amazon. Utilized the stock hood spring holes and dabbed the brackets from angle iron from Tractor Supply. On the drivers side there was not a hole in the...

Another observation. Once it starts running rough it doesn’t really stop. Let it sit for a while and it starts and runs fine. I theorize it is related to temp and it needs to get warm enough for the problem to emerge.

Replaced. Seems to be flowing ok but can’t see what it is doing when the problem occurs.

On my 86 FJ60 with original 2F. I have completed my desmog per the forums instruction.great job on the info it was very helpful. Runs tons better at idle. However, I took her on about a 10 mile test drive and she still starts to buck and stumble at interstate speed. I am assuming this is a...

On my 2F 86 FJ 60, I have this elbow fitting coming out of the passenger side of the block. It looks to be a cold water return from the rear floor heater. (Please correct me if that assumption is wrong) Puzzling thing is it has a Tee in it with a short 5/16 heater hose that is not connected. PO...

Ok sounds like LS is the most popular choice. Which LS set up do you like best? Lots of different configs. Are their ones to avoid or ones the adapters ets are not available for?

Thanks guys! That is a wealth of info. I drive a 21 Ram 2500 with a 6.7 Cummins and like it better than any truck I’ve ever owned. Just drove it from TN to New Mexico and back. So Cummins diesel was extremely interesting to me. Especially the non def version. I like LS for parts availability and...

Getting desmog corrected. It was poorly done by a PO. Once the 2F is running properly, do an h55 swap. Rune the 2F as far as it will go. 290k on the current mill. Eventually do a RePower.

Sorry misread the question. I had engine weight on my mind after reading 6.4 diesel swap threads.

R2.8 has adaptors available for direct bolt up to H55 five speed transmission. A lot of LS swaps go with a GM transmission but that requires driveline changes etc. Simple is also a consideration for me. comparable. I like the 500ish pound weight of the R2.8.

Looking to eventually Re power my 60. Seems the most common are LS V8s or Cummins R2.8s. I’m wondering why I don’t hear of using more modern six cylinder’s like the Toyota 3400. The Jap made version in early 2000’s tacomas was an excellent motor. US version not so much. Another choice might be a...

Ok point taken.