My 1991 FJ80 threw a rod, and I would like to check prices. Located in Western CO. Let me know what you have and maybe we can work something out!
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I have a complete 3fe out of a 91, 274K miles. Pulled from a good running 91 fj80. scrapped the vehicle, and engine is sitting in my garage. Grand Forks ND, can ship through fastenal
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Sorry guys, this is a really old thread and I have since figured something else out. Thanks though.
I usually catch the date, somehow I missed it on this one. good to hear you got something figured out.
I have a 91 that is waiting for an engine. How much do you want for it?
Well, do you need all the accessories? Or just the complete block? $500 for the engine w/o accessories, $700 with all the accessories? Plus shipping.
Thanks for letting me know. I think I could go with with just the complete block. Everything else worked when she blew. Thanks for getting back to me so fast. Any idea what shipping charges would be to Duluth, MN? Thanks, Jeff
Names Jared. The engine and I live in Grand Forks ND. I'm sure we can work something out. Shoot me a text. 2187911927. I have lots of parts. Dash, interior and mechanical.
I didn't know 3FEs could throw rods. Any idea why?
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I bought the truck with the connecting rod hanging through the block, but my guess would be something involving low oil. When I took everything apart, it looked like a lifter had seized, which broke the back section of the camshaft off, spit the 4 rear lifters and push rods into the crank case, and then they were ground up by the crank. I think the connecting rod cap studs probably broke off at that point, and the connecting rod bent enough to come off the crank, and then it launched out the side. A real shame, as the engine only had a touch over 150k. Don't forget to check your oil.
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the one I bought like that had the oil galley plug come out and lost all the oil.
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That's what I suspected to start with, but the engine bay was perfectly clean. Even where the rod tore through the block, there was hardly any oil on the frame. After talking to the previous owner, I could see him draining the oil and forgetting to fill it back up
That's what I suspected to start with, but the engine bay was perfectly clean. Even where the rod tore through the block, there was hardly any oil on the frame. After talking to the previous owner, I could see him draining the oil and forgetting to fill it back up
Wow. I'll make sure to check the oil. Mine has 79k on it.
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A 3FE with 79k? You're one lucky dude
