I was successfully able to order the 1967 thermostat housing gasket for my FJ 40 from a fork lift parts supply house!
Ordered Early F Engine part from Forklift Site - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ordered-early-f-engine-part-from-forklift-site.1304190/
I am slowly working this mechanical puzzle out. Today I received an early F engine thermostat housing pair, both upper and lower.
Pictures say it better, but the combination of pre-1967 thermostat housing, 1968 and later water pump and upper pulley works on my project motor. The early...
The date for the 1968 motor being replaced both black and head is April 1968. On the April 1968 block, the water pump sets about an inch lower and almost touches the timing chain cover.
I have been able to use the 1968 F water pump with the 1967 and earlier thermostat housing on the new block...
I have learned some hard lessons. If I could, there are many things I would do differently before ordering the crated long block from California. After examining the real world alternatives for here and now, I’m going to find a way to make this long block work and be a fun local car shows and go...
I was going to go ahead and order one as well, but then I say they want $18 to ship a $3.50 gasket that will fit in a USPS first class envelope. I’ll wait and see what Your experience is like before I pull the trigger. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks again for the thoughts… I’m going forward with what I got, and believe I can make it work. I think you and I are sharing some of the same thoughts. Here’s what I’ve observed so far:
With my ‘67 block and ‘69 head combo, I can put a ‘68 water pump on without it touching the 68 lower...
Thank you for the affirmative feedback, Mr. Johnson. I think I’m going to try an early thermostat housing, which is more shallow, with the 1968 version water pump. I am optimistic that this combination might provide both horizontal and vertical clearance for the water pump pulley. I hope I can...
Funny thing you should mention this. I noticed something when I removed the fan blade from the 1968FJ40. After cleaning it with a wire wheel, I found a three-quarter inch crack, radiating outward from the intersection where the blades are joined together. I hit the crack with a grinder, put a...
Yep, it Is there. This is good news, no?
Does this affirmatively address your concerns about the oiling? I think it does… And thank you again.
After reviewing the fine print on my purchase agreement last night I’ve got a feeling I’m going to need to make the best out of what I’ve got In this...
Thank you Fireman for sharing the good information. I sure wish I checked mud before I ordered from California. I wasn’t smart as you and I wish I did it your way. Seriously… At least now I have some great references to turn to when I rebuild the 68 motor I’m was going to replace with the long...
Casey, I forgot to thank you for this. I’m waiting to see how my discussion with the builder shakes out. After reading the fine print on my purchase agreement, I might be stuck. Depending on outcomes, I could be very interested in another motor… In any event, thanks so much for the kindness and...
Thank you and Casey both for the time and effort. I got the remnants of a gasket set with the long block build. I know what the rebuilder used.
It is a FelPro HS21218-B1. My casual search shows this is for a 1968 F engine. So… will that gasket accommodate the oil passages for the Siamese 1967...