76BJ 4cyl diesel engine blown, what do I swap it with?

[76BJ40CR]

Ok, so for starters, I’m working in Germany and my 76 BJ40 is in Costa Rica with my wife’s family. The 4cyl diesel engine blew and they can’t find the parts to fix it. I want to have the engine swapped, but it needs to be a full kit if possible. It needs to be something a decent shop in Costa Rica can install without too much trouble or custom fabrication. Willing to go auto or manual transmission but leaning towards auto. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[FJBen]

Would you recommend just buying a 70 series donor vehicle with a good B series turbo engine and use the whole drivetrain and axles? I wonder how much of a headache that would be?

That would be best as you can get all
The transmission tcase and upgrade the axles as well.

The only issue is finding a bj74 (13bt engine) is pretty hard and the 14b never came in cruiser.

You could always find a bj73 that has a 3B and swap that all over if it’s in good condition. They can rebuild 3Bs still although not my first choice.

Sky’s/wallets the limit.

 

[3_puppies]

I thought the 2H fits straight onto the 3B gearbox.. what does your vin plate say on the transmission row?

negative, the H and F engines use the same input on the trans, the B engines use a longer input with fine splines

 

[45Dougal]

negative, the H and F engines use the same input on the trans, the B engines use a longer input with fine splines

Ah i see. I misunderstood another post elsewhere on this.
Is there a single thread anywhere which covers all the variants side by side?

 

[MauricioR]

Brother, write me up. I'm in CR I can help you.
I have contacts to help you putting another B in there which is the easier and cheapest option. Or if you want to take advantage and upgrade to a 14B is an option as well.
Hit me up on with a DM