Does anyone know what year 40 series came with a 2B Diesel attached to a 5 speed manual transmission? Just picked one up for $1000 an was just curious. I will be rebuilding them to install in my FJ43. I was told that it came from an '80's HJ45
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The 2B only came in the BJ41 in the JDM. Those I show ended 10/82 when the H55F started. BJ42 had 3B. Those are the only BJ4X short wheel base that had a H55F. also available in the BJ46 mid wheel base. Those had a 3B as well. HJ45 was replaced by a HJ47 8/80. Those had 2H not a H engine. The input shaft on the transmission is different than the B series engine. Doesn't matter a HJ45/HJ47/FJ45 the H55F was never an option. So the H55F must have been installed later not at the factory.
Agree on the H55 suply dates
You 2B is certainely coming from a BJ45 (with an H4x 4 speed), not so rare in JDM and African markets. Slow but workhorses. About 55hp at the wheel and a ton of torque.
You 2B is certainely coming from a BJ45 (with an H4x 4 speed), not so rare in JDM and African markets. Slow but workhorses. About 55hp at the wheel and a ton of torque.
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I appreciate the feedback. I will look at it again tomorrow. See what I can find to identify engine, transmission and transfer case. I will also try and post some pics. Thanks again
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Interesting only seen the 2B in the BJ41 and BJ44 JDM. Europe had it's share of BJ45s both trucks and troopies. Those all had the 3B mated to a H41 four speed. I see no BJ45s listed in the JDM. Only finding the 2B in the BJ41 and BJ44 2/79-10/82 JDM. 2B could have been used in non Land Cruisers like a fork lift but Land Cruisers only in the BJ41 and BJ44. I also did not see a listing for a BJ45 prior to 8/80 all listed with a 3B. BJ40s were sold out side of Japan in some markets as late as 10/84. Those had the original B engine. I show the BJ40 ending 2/79 in Japan and the BJ41 starting. Then the BJ42 replacing the BJ41 10/82 in the JDM. Same date 2/79 change for the BJ43 to a BJ44. Then 10/82 going from BJ44 to BJ46and the 3B. Again a model number change when engine model changed. F to 2F in 1/75 was the exception for the model number not changing with an engine change in the 40 series.
OP says it comes from an HJ45 from 80.
it's not an H, so would be a B.
Never seen a 2B in a lwb as well, but B and 3B yes.
it's not an H, so would be a B.
Never seen a 2B in a lwb as well, but B and 3B yes.
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Here are some pictures of the Motor, transmission and transfer case. See what you guys think
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Transmission and transfer case
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Transfer case
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Since the 2B ended when the H55F started guess that would be a 3B. The transfer should have a date code and serial number unless it's a replacement. If it's like the F series the B engine serial number will have what series B engine it is. F engine started F, 2F or 3F on the stamped serial number. The transfer case shifter with the fat end started 8/87 in the 60 series. The top cover on the transmission is either 60 or 70 series. Would think it could be from a Canadian BJ60 but those weren't imported after 1985.
For reference this is what the top cover used in any 40 series with a H55F. Shifter is further forward.
For reference this is what the top cover used in any 40 series with a H55F. Shifter is further forward.
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Just noticed this picture.
Definitely must be a 2B but I don't see the that H55F originally being mated to that engine. Most likely had a H41 with a B engine input shaft. The five speed either had a B input shaft or one switched from a H41. I have a H55F from a 83 BJ42. I need to installed the input and bearing retainer from a same era H41 which I have.
Definitely must be a 2B but I don't see the that H55F originally being mated to that engine. Most likely had a H41 with a B engine input shaft. The five speed either had a B input shaft or one switched from a H41. I have a H55F from a 83 BJ42. I need to installed the input and bearing retainer from a same era H41 which I have.
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Thanks Matt! I already tried lol
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I understand that it is a downgrade. I bought the FJ43 for $4500 because it was missing the engine. I bought the combination above because of the 5 speed transmission. I drive approximately 80 miles daily. Just wanted something that was better on the highway. Is the 2F with the 4speed better on the highway?
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By the condition of that engine it appears to have been stored in the elements for quite a spell. Being from Arizona it would only be worth the price of scrap metal. Personally would be concerned with how the transmission looks like inside. When I bought my H55F from a BJ42 out of Australia it mainly was because of the top cover and all the other items from the BJ42 to make it work. When it finally arrived I was pleased with how well it looked in side. Still had oil in it and even though it's stored in a dry garage with low humidity I still spin the input shaft to coat the gears. Do the same with a H41 out of a 84 HJ47RV.
On this one I would be inspecting the inside of the transmission before I thought about doing anything with it. New ones are still available for the F/H engines. If the inside is rusted including the input gear really not worth much. Other than the NLA B engine input shaft there nothing that can't be replaced new.
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a properly running 2F makes way more power then a B-series engine. They're also more reliable and have way better parts availability. I can get you hooked up with a new H55f 5-speed to go behind a 2F.
