1980 2f in a 1966 fj45 landcruiser, information please ?

[66landcruiser]

Hi,

I have recently purchase a 1966 landcruiser fj45 with the early f
engine (round ports) and 3 speed manual

At the time I did not no that the head was stuffed


For the cost of getting the head reconditioned I was able to pickup a reconditioned 1980 2f engine and 4 speed manual for $510

Will the engine and trans fit ?

Is it just the gearbox mounts and tail shafts that I have to change ?

Will the brakes be ok or do I have to ungrade them ?

Any information is much appreciated

Thankyou

 

[subzali]

You can do a search for 4-speed conversions in earlier 3-spd Land Cruisers. You have to take a look at your crossmember right behind your t-case (low clearance with the 4spd), and the tranny tunnel is a little short with the 4spd tranny, so sometimes a 1" body lift is needed. Good luck!

 

[Living in the Past]

You can do a search for 4-speed conversions in earlier 3-spd Land Cruisers. You have to take a look at your crossmember right behind your t-case (low clearance with the 4spd), and the tranny tunnel is a little short with the 4spd tranny, so sometimes a 1" body lift is needed. Good luck!

The crossmember is a non issue on the 45s. Not only is it back further it's shaped like the later FJ40s.

 

[3_puppies]

the engine and bellhousing mounts are the same as long as the rear mounts are on the bellhousing. You'll want to move the fork pivot from the pass side to the driver side, I had issues with clearnce on mine.
You should at the least upgrade the brakes to a dual circuit system.

 

[SteveH]

I left my clutch hydraulic parts on the pass. side and ran a new hydraulic line. You will need a 1" cab lift, or the '66 tunnel cover will rest on top of the 4 speed transmission and be exceptionally loud. Your driveshafts will need to be changed (or at least the yokes) to mate the 3 speed axle to the 4 speed xfer case output. You might consider upgrading the axles to later era ones, if you can find some, and that would address the driveshaft issue and give you better brakes. If you keep the original brakes, be very sure they are solid, since they are a single-circuit design and leave little room for failure.

 

[subzali]

The crossmember is a non issue on the 45s. Not only is it back further it's shaped like the later FJ40s.

Oops, missed the FJ45 part. Thanks