1992 3FE 80 Series

[adriaanvn99]

Good day all, picked up a 1992 FJ80 series yesterday down in Southern Arizona. Just checking in, I am sure I will have plenty of questions in the future.

Off the bat, the 80 is complete and in its stock form. Has 247 000 miles on it. It has been pretty neglected by the PO. Going to take some time cleaning it up, but it has potential. The paint is rough, but other than that zero rust, nice straight chassis. I already started power washing the chassis and ripping the carpets out to start cleaning.

It was not running when I picked it up, so had to use a come along to get it up on the trailer. I've spent a good few hours reading through the forum to try and get a grip on it. I hooked up a battery and it was cranking nicely, just not firing. Will start tearing into it this week. Initial thoughts are the EFI relay, fusible link, fuel pump and to check all electricals.

Can not wait to get this Cruiser back on the road! Comments and advice are always welcome!

Cheers, Adriaan
Phoenix, AZ

 

[BILT4ME]

Just know that you have a 3FE and not a 1FZ-FE and understand the difference between them.

Glad to have you here!

Good luck!

 

[Fairgame]

Nice. Save yourself some money and keep it stock with original parts.

 

[TWILLY]

Congrats. Here's a good place to start with your motor: General Tech - 3FE Tune Up Info - https://forum.ih8mud.com/resources/3fe-tune-up-info.90/

 

[Marco Lau]

Nice, 3FE is a true gem. Reliable and bulletproof and yet with quarks that every 1FZ-FE owner wants to be like on the low key. lol

 

[adriaanvn99]

Man, can’t believe it’s been almost 5 years. The 80 was pushed off to the side for a few years. I have spent a bunch of time on it the last 3 months and it’s finally running. Still has a ways to go to get it where I want it to be.

I’ll update this thread throughout the coming days with all the work that has been done.

So far, just doing small trips in and around town to work out the quirks. Here is how she sits as of now.