OK, time to part with my 60
I've owned it since 1998 @143k. All work has been performed by me(except for machine work), I am a professional fabricator.
1984 fj60 w/3b (T) h55f conversion done @214k now has 270k
Full OME med/heavy suspension
custom ARB style front bumper w/8274 winch
custom rear...
This can be used on a 3b(I have one on my 3B), you need: new valve springs,valve cover, exhaust manifold. It's great for a turbo project, better cooling(has cooling ports between intake and exhaust) better air flow and longer valve springs. All else is the same, pre cups, bolt pattern,intake...
molly and chrome
I thought the chrome rings were the premium ( harder and longer lasting) but required a rougher finish on the cyl to seat properly. what brand molly ring did you use that broke?
OK,OK,
BTW I am replacing the pistons, rings, pins and bushings.I know a "visual" inspection is not really enough but, it is worth noting all bores have original crosshatching from top to bottom(probably means the bore is w/in .002") and the "lip" I think is mostly carbon and less than .001"...
I am doing a ring job on my 3b(home spun turbo) and looking for advice as to what kind of hone works best (rigid stone or ball hone)to break the glaze and ensure the new rings seat properly. I have heard pros and cons on both, also what grit to use? I am probably getting the rings from...
cleaning out the shop and got no use maybe you do??
2f power steering pump,bracket,hp line and mini truck ps box w/arm and u joint, box is smooth and has no slop $150 for both+ship
1987 bj70 birfields and axle shafts, make offer
aisin hubs, (bj70) bearings smooth and good engagement, but not...
hello,
looking for good used or new 3b wrist pins, bushings, and pistons or a source to buy in the u.s.
toyota recommends replacing pistons and pins as a set ?
my pin to piston is ok but way too much oil clearance in pin to bushing (both the bushing and the pin are worn.)
any help would be...
nope, i put 4 new ones in, it made some difference but still not the same as b4, also i checked the compression the #s were a little low 285psi +or- 10psi @8000ft elevation(i am told this makes a difference, 15% or so) but i have no #s from the original head to compare but it ran great then
hey i am new here
maybe got an interesting one
i have a 1987 3b, i cracked cyl head and the only head i could find was a 3bII head, put it on w/3b gasket, had injectors rebuilt & put on my own custom turbo(tao301&fabricated manifold) after this the engine started poorly when cold and smokes(it...