FJ55 engine models and hoods fitment (1 Viewer)

1973Guppie

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Hi,

I wanted to confirm that an early hood will not fit a 2f engine in a 1970 FJ55? It hits the stock air cleaner? A friend told me this and I was hoping the early hood I have would fit as it is in perfect shape. Any help appreciated and if anyone has a non rusted later model hood for an FJ55 with the raised section please pm me, I am in the san diego area.

Noah

 

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I have a 78 55 with the early model hood. There is minor rubbing of the undercoating, however not enough to go though the paint. I am not aware if there is a height difference in a earlier 55. Hope this helps.

 

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The early year hood just needs the early-style air cleaner, I think. Don't quote me on that.

nial

(I just posted this on your other thread...)

 

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it dose fit with the Early air cleaner its only a problem with broken Eng mounts

 

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Is this the early hood?
http://www.steelnthings.com/FJ55/fj551.JPG

My Pig is a 73, but given the PO, who knows what he did. He effing primered it two tone over the effing blue and white!

What does the later hood look like?

 

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That looks like an early/pre-hump type hood.

 

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Here is a later hood with the slight hump in the center to clear the 2F air cleaner/carb.

 

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OK, to clarify, my question is: will the early style hood (flat w/no raised area) fit with a 2f engine??

Was looking for opinions on this, maybe anyone whom has a 2f and an early hood, how did you get the air cleaner assembly to fit?? what air cleaner ass did you use??

Noah

 

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My Pig came with a 2F, but I think that the F air cleaner was used. I have the assy if you want it. I don't need it any longer. It needs a cleaning and some paint.

 

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1973Guppie said:

OK, to clarify, my question is: will the early style hood (flat w/no raised area) fit with a 2f engine??


Noah

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you didnt like earthcruiser answer??? unless you can deal with some moderate clearance issues the answer is no.

 

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thanks everyone for your help, I think to do it right I will have to get a later style hood, let me know if anyone has one in good shape.....

 

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i have a 72 with early hood, 2Fengine and holley carb and small air cleaner that fits. I wonder if the holley was used for this reason