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1981 FJ40 $4000 obo
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It is a difficult time to sell a rig - a good time to buy a rig.
I'm in the market for a 40 and looked at yours but with it being a buyers market I'm pretty picky right now.
Best of luck to ya!
I'm in the market for a 40 and looked at yours but with it being a buyers market I'm pretty picky right now.
Best of luck to ya!
How bad's the rust? Send me pics of the undercarriage and floors to eeatpoo2@comcast.net
Thanks, i was not sure how much it is worth.......
no one?....price to high?......wrong color?
Price is good, but tough seller's market. Nice rig, it'll sell, wheel it in the meantime!
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sent you a pm. I saw this post https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/188128-3f-3fe-into-fj40.html and was wondering if the motor has any problems.
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I saw this post you did a little while ago regarding your motor. I'm wondering if the motor is still "bad" like you said.
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3F or 3FE into FJ40
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I have searched this topic and not found to much info, so here goes.
Like many people i'm on a budget, my 81 FJ40 has a "bad" 2F engine.
Rather than buy a new/ rebuilt 2F am i better off buying a used 2F or are there any benefits to the 3F engine? I have no problems with making new engine mounts etc (cheap fab stuff) if i end up with a better product.
If anyone has any thoughts or know's where i can get a good engine in the Denver CO area please let me know!
Thanks in advance
Posts: 13
3F or 3FE into FJ40
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I have searched this topic and not found to much info, so here goes.
Like many people i'm on a budget, my 81 FJ40 has a "bad" 2F engine.
Rather than buy a new/ rebuilt 2F am i better off buying a used 2F or are there any benefits to the 3F engine? I have no problems with making new engine mounts etc (cheap fab stuff) if i end up with a better product.
If anyone has any thoughts or know's where i can get a good engine in the Denver CO area please let me know!
Thanks in advance
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The engine is "bad" in respect that it is old...
190,000 miles,
had a couple of oil leaks....oil leaks have been fixed, new oil pan gasket and fuel pump leak
It starts and runs, but it is 27 years old.
Thanks for looking
190,000 miles,
had a couple of oil leaks....oil leaks have been fixed, new oil pan gasket and fuel pump leak
It starts and runs, but it is 27 years old.
Thanks for looking
When someone tells me they have a "bad" engine a couple of thing come to mind i.e. rod knock or a bad head gasket. Oil leaks are the norm with an engine with that kind of mileage (and 190,000k isn't a stifling # for a 2F). I had a 4Runner with a 22RE and almost 280,000k. When I sold it and there wasn't anything "bad" about the motor. The guy I sold it to still drives it now. How's the compression in the cylinders? Not trying to knock your post, but I'd be furious if I forked out $4000 for your truck and had it shipped to PA for an extra $600-$1000 to find out in needed a motor. If it does you need to disclose this kind of info to a potential buyer.
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well....i did a compression test when i purchased the truck and two of the cylinders did have lower compression, i can't remember the numbers now. The truck does not smoke, But without tearing the engine apart, i dont know if it has any internal issues.
I guess if you purchased the truck sight unseen, or anything else for that matter, it's always a gamble. I'm been totally open about the condition of the truck and how it drives.
It's available for a test drive any day. Sorry if you feel that you have been lied to in any way but i feel that it's an honest post.
I guess if you purchased the truck sight unseen, or anything else for that matter, it's always a gamble. I'm been totally open about the condition of the truck and how it drives.
It's available for a test drive any day. Sorry if you feel that you have been lied to in any way but i feel that it's an honest post.
This is the meat and potatoes people want to hear about. Thank you!!
For what its worth it is easy to run a compression test. Pull a plug, screw in the compression tester, turn her over and read the #. Repeat 5 more times. If you have low #s in a couple cylinders run a wet test w/ a few drops of oil in each cylinder.
This would help potential buyers know what they are getting into and is an easy way to start diagnosing the condition of an engine without tearing into it.
This would help potential buyers know what they are getting into and is an easy way to start diagnosing the condition of an engine without tearing into it.
For what its worth it is easy to run a compression test. Pull a plug, screw in the compression tester, turn her over and read the #. Repeat 5 more times. If you have low #s in a couple cylinders run a wet test w/ a few drops of oil in each cylinder.
This would help potential buyers know what they are getting into and is an easy way to start diagnosing the condition of an engine without tearing into it.
Amen to that brother!!!
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Update......
Winch repaired and is working
(new clutch housing, new main shaft, new clutch fork)
New front light lenses installed
New exterior drivers door handle installed
Fresh coat of exterior paint
Oil and filter change
still for sale..........
Winch repaired and is working
(new clutch housing, new main shaft, new clutch fork)
New front light lenses installed
New exterior drivers door handle installed
Fresh coat of exterior paint
Oil and filter change
still for sale..........