69 FJ40. Noob

[Utah Bob]

I have a 69 FJ40. 2 Motors (1f and a 2f) gonna build the 2f. my electrical sucks. my fab rocks. would like to be rollin it out in the spring. if you are in the Salt Lake Valley and wanna give me a hand, i have a butt load of parts and pieces to trade. I am mechanically intelligent. and have a garage to work in. Hit me up. BBQ and hang out in the deck after a day of shop work.

 

[devo]

Dang Utah Bob that’s quite the offer. Are you offering accommodations also?





devo

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I have a 69 FJ40. 2 Motors (1f and a 2f) gonna build the 2f. my electrical sucks. my fab rocks. would like to be rollin it out in the spring. if you are in the Salt Lake Valley and wanna give me a hand, i have a butt load of parts and pieces to trade. I am mechanically intelligent. and have a garage to work in. Hit me up. BBQ and hang out in the deck after a day of shop work.

Dang Utah Bob that’s quite the offer. Are you offering accommodations also?





devo

bob + bob = BOB !

 

[Martyt]

If we don’t see pictures, your 40 does not exist. Good year btw

 

[Utah Bob]

If we don’t see pictures, your 40 does not exist. Good year btw

k. will post some up after work today.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Has anyone mentioned beer yet? Do we bring our own, or is this an all inclusive wrenching resort?

 

[devo]

Utah Bob, how many wrenchers do you want out there at one time? I think there might be a few to take you up on this once and a lifetime offer.
What is your time frame? Depending on that I’m ready to schedule.







devo

 

[ToyotaMatt]

@Utah Bob 's garage after @devo Bob arrives to lend a hand ...............



Welcome to MUD .....................

 

[Martyt]

Has anyone mentioned beer yet? Do we bring our own, or is this an all inclusive wrenching resort?

Liking this post is not enough. Freakin hilarious!

 

[devo]

Where did you go Utah Bob?

Welcome to MUD!

There are a bunch of serious and jovial folks here that care more about their LandCruisers than most anything.( except maybe their dogs)

If you are serious about wanting help tell us more, show some photos. This community it tight. There must be at least a million LandCruiser owners in the SLC area. Plus a museum.
So come back and let us know if your offer still stands.






devo

 

[Utah Bob]

tor down the 2F today. looks to be previous build. bearings arent fully broke in yet. it must have been a popped head gasket. #3 hole has some pitting in the cyl wall and #2 has a small bugger in the top of the cyl to #3. decking the block will take care of it. and a skim on the head. it was WAY over carbed (a Edlebrock 750) ordered a 500 today. i have 2 choices for intake manifold: an Offenhauser split plane or single plane? it'll be a daily driver....sooo....? pics as soon as i help the wife do something

 

[Utah Bob]

need to know what parts to order for the 2F. is that the right stamp code? to order for?

 

[Utah Bob]

Where did you go Utah Bob?

Welcome to MUD!

There are a bunch of serious and jovial folks here that care more about their LandCruisers than most anything.( except maybe their dogs)

If you are serious about wanting help tell us more, show some photos. This community it tight. There must be at least a million LandCruiser owners in the SLC area. Plus a museum.
So come back and let us know if your offer still stands.






devo

they're up. more to come. FJ60 axles, flipped on 35's. have original fenders and a bunch of other parts. 60 rims, 40 rims and tires. ambi door rubber and barn door hinges. etc.etc.etc........etc.

 

[65swb45]

#1: don’t order ANYTHING until you have a machine shop tell you the block can be reused.

#2: A 500cfm Holley is a sure-fired fast-tracked one-way ticket to a set of washed-out piston rings. I wouldn’t break a fresh motor in with anything other than a perfectly tuned stock carb.

This doesn’t mean you need to buy one, even though you should consider it. Amongst all the volunteers who are going to come over and help you, perhaps one of them has a good running carb they would be willing to loan you for the 20 minutes or so you need to seat the rings.

 

[Utah Bob]

Utah Bob, how many wrenchers do you want out there at one time? I think there might be a few to take you up on this once and a lifetime offer.
What is your time frame? Depending on that I’m ready to schedule.







devo

brother im open. work till 5 home by 6. unless im on a well or inspection, then off at 3 home by 4. saturdays are my git it done days. sundays if i have to, but not preferred. wife said i can have a kitchen pass untill its done (honey do list freezes in place). the upoulstry guy wants the roll bar in a few weeks. i have a paint booth for use when the prep qork is done. i just ordered a gallon of chassis saver. (next weekend) or im prepping the fiberglass top and rear sides. paint is on hand. hot rodz flat petty blue and arctic white for the top and bezel. my big headache is my wiring

If we don’t see pictures, your 40 does not exist. Good year btw

If we don’t see pictures, your 40 does not exist. Good year btw

 

[Utah Bob]

oops sry for the dbl picks. fat fingers

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Hey UTAH Bob ,

again , Welcome to MUD .....................

u have a : 2F 001787 engine serial #

that puts it @ January 1975 Build Date ( I think )

so , the Donor Vehical was either a 1/75 FJ40 , or FJ55 if its a USA spec. 2F

Logic would conclude they built many hundreds if not thousands of 2F engines in the first 30 days of 1975 , U have a VERY early 2F

maybe @devo can double check my math ..........


where this comes in play if for ordering parts from / for your machine shop like @65swb45 suggested





Here is a :

2F Engine Serial Numbers Chart


The engine number is stamped on the right side of the engine block right above the starter. Engines listed are starting production numbers

based on a particular month and year. If your number is not shown you may have to "Best Guess" your production date.

 

[unklwedy]

Go with intake manifold with skinny runners. Better low end poop.

 

[Utah Bob]

Go with intake manifold with skinny runners. Better low end poop.

thanks for the info.

 

[devo]

Hey Utah Bob! Your Cruiser is a beast!

Glad to see your back. I’m not much of an engine rebuilder but you are on the right track here because there are some experts at your finger tips. Like Mark over there at Marksoffroad.
RAGINGMATT can get you through the numbers game.

I’ll PM you later and share where,when and how I may be able to help you out.

I am surprised that you have not been directed to return it to stock configuration with OEM intake and carburetor?







devo