Good question. The former owners had jeririgged the height and elevation of the seat and when my body guys did the floor they put the washers and seat back in as they found them.
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Yes, the bolts securing the mounting bracket to the block... would love to get the non-JIS metric hardware with too many washers replaced with OEM stuff.
It makes me want to gut my Troopy's engine bay and clean/insulate/paint...
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The pig made quite a road trip last week…
My folks have moved to AZ… which means I might get to help out moving forward!
My folks have moved to AZ… which means I might get to help out moving forward!
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Whew... almost a year since an update. Lots of work though...
Dad's 3FE came on a built-up FJ40 chassis that had disk fronts and a rear disc kit as well. He took the parts off the chassis to convert his rear to discs. To do the front we figured a straight-forward axle swap was the best approach. So we got busy...
With that out of the way the 3FE went in for the last time.
And a big milestone preventing us from getting things running was the gas tank. Dad reconditioned the gas tank we grabbed from Cruiser Corp and we finally got it installed and plumbed.
Dad's 3FE came on a built-up FJ40 chassis that had disk fronts and a rear disc kit as well. He took the parts off the chassis to convert his rear to discs. To do the front we figured a straight-forward axle swap was the best approach. So we got busy...
With that out of the way the 3FE went in for the last time.
And a big milestone preventing us from getting things running was the gas tank. Dad reconditioned the gas tank we grabbed from Cruiser Corp and we finally got it installed and plumbed.
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Other work done...
- All new brake hardlines. Dad bent and flared those all custom.
- New brake master.
- Rebuilt front calipers.
- Radiator was re-cored and modified... we needed it pushed forward in its bracket to make room for the 3FE fan. Dad had a local radiator shop do that and it ended up perfect. Thanks to @PabloCruise for pointers on that.
- New exhaust custom built.
- Driveshafts modified/rebuilt to suit 3FE and 4-speed position.
- Lots of wiring harness troubleshooting and work.
- New Koito H4's installed.
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And oh yeah... it drives on it's own now...
so cool to see this running! last time i saw the engine was on a trailer in the driveway when we got it to cough after the rebuild. I know the struggle was real and down to one wire we diagnosed over a couple text messages back and forth.. Congrats!
The battle continues on loose wires and learning what make a 3FE tick. Cold start still an issue after checking related components. Just hooked up both oxy sensors to see if that makes a difference.
Down side of technology is design of computer.
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I love seeting these things being put back on the road!!!!!!
Anybody have a 3FE harmonic balancer for sale?
See my problem post. 3FE howling - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/3fe-howling.1319934/#post-15107358
See my problem post. 3FE howling - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/3fe-howling.1319934/#post-15107358
RUSH55
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Just a quick search and found that Cruiser Corps sells them but are currently out of stock. Might be worth calling to find out when more will be available.
Checked CL and found a complete 3F in Prescott for $650. I know you don’t need a whole engine, but might be worth picking one up to have extra parts.
A search on eBay shows a bunch down in Australia
cruisercorps.com
For Sale: Powerful 1993 Land Cruiser Motor 150k miles- Unleash the Beast!
For Sale: Powerful 1993 Land Cruiser Motor 150k miles- Unleash the... - https://prescott.craigslist.org/pts/d/prescott-for-sale-powerful-1993-land/7642711079.html
Checked CL and found a complete 3F in Prescott for $650. I know you don’t need a whole engine, but might be worth picking one up to have extra parts.
A search on eBay shows a bunch down in Australia
Harmonic Balancer FJ62 & FJ80 - 1988-1992
Fits Toyota Land Cruisers FJ62 & FJ80 - 1988-1992 Direct replacement to ensure proper fit - 2 groove, V belt pulley.
cruisercorps.com
For Sale: Powerful 1993 Land Cruiser Motor 150k miles- Unleash the Beast!
For Sale: Powerful 1993 Land Cruiser Motor 150k miles- Unleash the... - https://prescott.craigslist.org/pts/d/prescott-for-sale-powerful-1993-land/7642711079.html
Just a quick search and found that Cruiser Corps sells them but are currently out of stock. Might be worth calling to find out when more will be available.
Checked CL and found a complete 3F in Prescott for $650. I know you don’t need a whole engine, but might be worth picking one up to have extra parts.
A search on eBay shows a bunch down in Australia
Harmonic Balancer FJ62 & FJ80 - 1988-1992
Fits Toyota Land Cruisers FJ62 & FJ80 - 1988-1992 Direct replacement to ensure proper fit - 2 groove, V belt pulley.
For Sale: Powerful 1993 Land Cruiser Motor 150k miles- Unleash the Beast!
For Sale: Powerful 1993 Land Cruiser Motor 150k miles- Unleash the... - https://prescott.craigslist.org/pts/d/prescott-for-sale-powerful-1993-land/7642711079.html
Missed the boat on the engine but did manage to cop one from Cruiser Corp.
Adam helped out with full multi pulley balancer that made a world of difference at a price I could not refuse.
