Thank you everyone who has put some info on for to think about. I am currently looking at just the motor for $800. THe guy who told me about this is a good hockey buddy and fellow 4 wheeler. He really knows this senior and and can confirm engine ran before removal. This guy wanted a complete...
Boo, lol that rocks for who bought it and sucks for me.
Thats a smoking deal. I can't let my wife know that. She will think everyone will have one at that price..lol
Will just the newer engine work with my current transmission?
I have a chance at buying the motor for $800. I might do that and was running great before he swapped it for a V/8. BUt if it wont work I don't want to waste my time or money. Thank you for your info on the transmission.
I would love to convert to Diesel, Thats really what I want to do with her. I am in Arizona and can't find such luck on Diesel engines. Thanks for the heads up. I thought the add was from Aus. But up the coast is possible.
I look everywhere and can't find those kind of deals. And the ones I do find are a great price but on east coast. Too much to send. Im thinking 1000 would be reasonable. But what do I know, this is why im here asking these questions.
I think I might have found an engine to put into my Cruiser. Had a bit of bad luck with my own engine and need to switch out. This was one of my threads https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/486355-2-valve-job-later.html
Well now I have an offer for $1500 to buy an 82 engine with chrome...
Thanks everyone for the helpful insight. I am going to start by taking it to a buddys boat shop and go from there. I think my best bet would be getting another engine. As for the shops I was taking a risk that the second time around would do the trick. Simply because 1st shop didn't actually do...
I am out the door for a few hours and will post all my truck specs when I come back. As for the 6 grand, that is what it cost for two shops to do the work along with the cost of new parts labor upon returning to shop for more work.
Thanks Jonny,
Well this is my situation. I have had 2 valve jobs. Each resulting in the same, radiator fluid getting into my engine. Both shops that did the work took it back numerous times to try and fix. The first shop I took it to didn't really do the work they said they did. This is why I took it to...
I dont have a good pic right now. Truck is in shop. But I got it from metal tech I believe. just a small bent tube and then welded on the the rear frame to the cage.
The PO and put it together with an OEM roll cage and he added the front part.
I added the spare tire part along with( not in this pic ) a light rack to be the exact height of the tire. This is so I know if I have clearance or not.
Thanks for inspiration and kind words of encouragement. I would love to more than anything be able to do this my self, One of the main reasons I love my Fj40 is working on her. I unfortunately live in an apartment with most of my tools back in Colorado waiting for my return. Don't know of anyone...
I am sick to my stomach and can't even imagine the money it is going to take to fix this again. I just want to say thanks for all the help. I would go and drink myself silly but I am allergic and really don't like drinking. lol Guess Taking the boy for a walk and hugging some trees should take...
You might be right, I checked my oil because my dipstick was looking runny and Im loosing antifreeze with out any leaking. So I take off the oil cap and it is obvious coolant in the engine.
Okay new update, Drove 3 minutes out then stopped it for 8 mins then drove 10 minutes. Stop got a drink and she poof just tons of smoke light in color but was night so couldn't be exact. She has no problem starting up now that I cleaned the truck engine of radiator fluid.
Maybe has something...
My first one had headers, cam shaft and a Weber carb. 4in lift with 33's and 2f engine. not sure about anything else. I bought it off a mechanic and he did some thing to her to say the least. She was crazy fast and fun. We had her up to 105, according to my friends RX7. This also was in Golden...
Quick update, I put in Gummout and so far that work for the rough start and smoke problem. Yet its is only one day. But with the new Thermostat in she seems to run real hot. I think at just getting a new 4 core radiator from JC outfitters. only 249$,