Build 1977 FJ40 LS + H55F build

[Alberta40fan]

With the FJ60 steering conversion, from what I've read some people have used a 70 series drag link for this conversion. Can I use a 40 series TRE with 21mm threads for the passenger side and a 70 series TRE at the pitman arm? I can see on my tie rod that the drivers side 40 series end is 21mm RH thread so the question would be if the 70 series end at the pitman arm is LH thread.

I know 80 series parts would be stronger/better but this build is not going to see that much abuse.

 

[clrussell]

This will be a solid build.

I absolutely love my LS40.

 

[Alberta40fan]

Frame doubler plate and sleeves all welded in and smoothed out. I’m looking at swapping the pitman arm out to a 70 series depending on a shopping trip I’m taking @lowenbrau

 

[Alberta40fan]

70 series drag link fitted, I might need to shorten it slightly and tap one end a bit deeper

 

[Alberta40fan]

Working on the rear brakes and the @cruisermatt adapter brackets, could use a little guidance on the cable, looks to me like it needs to be shorten and re-swaged. This cable is out of a 60 series. How much slack do I need to leave a the handle end?

 

[Alberta40fan]

Bolted the trans up and had some interference between the pressure plate and flywheel. This is the inside of the AA bellhousing

 

[Alberta40fan]

Back on 4 wheels although its temporary and will need to come back apart for painting

 

[Alberta40fan]

Swung the engine in for the first time!

Checking for clearance around the headers

 

[Alberta40fan]

I read about others having to grind on their bellhousing to make clearance for the clutch pressure plate. I'm going to have to take everything back apart and do some more clearance grinding as I'm still getting contact and can't get the engine to turn over with how it is currently

 

[Yoda]

Bolted the trans up and had some interference between the pressure plate and flywheel. This is the inside of the AA bellhousing

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Did you use the centerforce clutch? I'm bolting mine together soon. Mine is a 350 with AA adapter to 4 speed. Hoping to change to the H55f before final install

 

[Alberta40fan]

Did you use the centerforce clutch? I'm bolting mine together soon. Mine is a 350 with AA adapter to 4 speed. Hoping to change to the H55f before final install

No I used a Sachs clutch off RockAuto for a 2006 and prior Sierra. I asked @cruisermatt and he said it would work. Pretty sure I can make it work with a bit of grinding

 

[cruisermatt]

Don’t worry about the cable length until you have the body on and handle fitted

 

[Alberta40fan]

Don’t worry about the cable length until you have the body on and handle fitted

Yeah I decided to leave it for now, I realized I'm just guessing at placement until I can mock everything up

 

[Yoda]

Holy Cow! Do you have that much clearance between the T/C and the crossmember? Post a picture when you finalize the location.

 

[Alberta40fan]

Started playing around with engine placement, started with a 3/4" block under the engine mount but there is plenty of room to go up from here. I will need to get the Aqualu tub ordered before I will be able to finalize placement and make sure shifters aren't going to hit. Engine is as far back as it can go without the head hitting the firewall.

Limiting factor for transmission height is the top cover hitting the transmission tunnel cover. I won't be using this cover as the Aqualu uses a different one

 

[Alberta40fan]

This is what I’m thinking for a transmission crossmember

 

[Alberta40fan]

Holy Cow! Do you have that much clearance between the T/C and the crossmember? Post a picture when you finalize the location.

Plenty of clearance with the rear crossmember

 

[peesalot]

Refresh my memory, that is which 5 speed and where did you get the tail housing to go to a splitcase ?

 

[Yoda]

tittle says it is an H55F

 

[Alberta40fan]

Refresh my memory, that is which 5 speed and where did you get the tail housing to go to a splitcase ?

H55F from CruiserTeq the splitcase is a used one out of an HJ60, I bought a manual shift front half from the same guy. Just waiting on a few parts to convert this case over to manual shift.