Hi folks,
I've researched the Mud forum, SOR VIN charts, and other threads -- I found similar questions, but no clear connection.
The background:
I have a 1977 with a VIN door plate and frame number that match - both look to be a July 1977 build -VIN FJ40 253568.
The mystery:
However, my engine stamp looks like it's possibly a 1978 - engine number 2F -361695.
This isn't a huge issue for me except a concern that ordering some parts in the future might not fit correctly (seems there are some possible changes on the 78 blocks - manifold, ignition, etc.?)
Question:
Think this might be a later-model engine stamp and, if so is there a parts mismatch concern?
I've researched the Mud forum, SOR VIN charts, and other threads -- I found similar questions, but no clear connection.
The background:
I have a 1977 with a VIN door plate and frame number that match - both look to be a July 1977 build -VIN FJ40 253568.
The mystery:
However, my engine stamp looks like it's possibly a 1978 - engine number 2F -361695.
This isn't a huge issue for me except a concern that ordering some parts in the future might not fit correctly (seems there are some possible changes on the 78 blocks - manifold, ignition, etc.?)
Question:
Think this might be a later-model engine stamp and, if so is there a parts mismatch concern?