2f In-frame rebuild I am an old jeep man that has joined the Cruiser Crowd (1987 fj60). I have rebuilt a couple of engines, installed a nv4500, and refurbed and old allis chalmers, so I have some idea of how to work a wrench.
I might be completely nuts but I thought I would ask anyway. Is it possible to do an in-frame rebuild on a 2f. I noticed the rebuild kits come with piston cylinders like a tractor engine. I also notice there is what appears to be an access panel on the right side of the engine. I am really struggling over keeping the 2f or going to a 5.3 vortec. I need it to be dependable and still be able to pull a motorcycle trailer, while carrying the wife, 3 kids and a dog. Not to mention all the camping gear. I KNOW this, the 2f I have now runs fine enough around town but WILL NOT handle the task I described.
Thanks for any insight.
rdo
I might be completely nuts but I thought I would ask anyway. Is it possible to do an in-frame rebuild on a 2f. I noticed the rebuild kits come with piston cylinders like a tractor engine. I also notice there is what appears to be an access panel on the right side of the engine. I am really struggling over keeping the 2f or going to a 5.3 vortec. I need it to be dependable and still be able to pull a motorcycle trailer, while carrying the wife, 3 kids and a dog. Not to mention all the camping gear. I KNOW this, the 2f I have now runs fine enough around town but WILL NOT handle the task I described.
Thanks for any insight.
rdo