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I suppose this is technically a feeler since it isn't out and ready yet, but it will be soon. I wanted to go ahead and post this to give anybody who may be interested a chance to ask me any pertinent questions before the drivetrain is pulled.
I bought this Land Cruiser in August of '12. I'm sorry, I forget how many miles are on it exactly, but it's around 250k. I'll post the exact mileage as soon as I can. Yes, I will be doing a proper compression test (warmed up, plugs out) before I pull it, and while I can't promise I'll be able to post the video, I'll make one of it running.
Everything I know:
The engine runs very well. A previous owner tried to do a de-smog on it. He succeded in removing the air pump, but unfortunately also removed the HAC and screwed up the vacuum lines. Consequently, the engine doesn't start as easily under 60 degrees, but even so I started it today at 30 degrees after a few cranks with some ether. After it gets warmed up, the engine will diesel for a moment after cut-off. Since I'm doing an engine swap, I never tried to find out if it was due to the haphazard vacuum line routing, the plugged PCV, or carbon build-up in the engine. The first two should be inconsequential if you install the engine correctly and the latter isn't a difficult fix.
The good news is, I put 700-1000 miles on it and other than what I said, it's been a perfect engine. I haven't really noticed any oil consumption, but I have not driven it in a while and may be forgetting. I'll be paying attention when I check it out before I pull it. The good news is I've consistently gotten 16 MPG in my 60 with mixed driving. For a 2F, it has about as much power as can be expected. Still has plenty of torque, accelerates reasonably well, runs very smoothly, and handles highway driving well. I've had it up to 65-70 to see how it did. The transmission shifts very well; I wish my SM465 were this smooth. No problems with the clutch or flywheel.
Included with the sale:
Sorry for the long read. I wanted to be as detailed about this as possible. If there are any questions, feel free to ask. Looking back through the classifieds, I haven't seen a lot of later 2Fs, let alone complete take-outs, so I'm not yet sure what to ask and am open to offers.
ETA: I'm located in Oneida, TN, half way between Knoxville, TN, and Somerset, KY, on the state line. I work at a junkyard (no, we don't have any Land Cruisers), so I can ship the engine on your dime, but don't expect it to be under $100.
I bought this Land Cruiser in August of '12. I'm sorry, I forget how many miles are on it exactly, but it's around 250k. I'll post the exact mileage as soon as I can. Yes, I will be doing a proper compression test (warmed up, plugs out) before I pull it, and while I can't promise I'll be able to post the video, I'll make one of it running.
Everything I know:
The engine runs very well. A previous owner tried to do a de-smog on it. He succeded in removing the air pump, but unfortunately also removed the HAC and screwed up the vacuum lines. Consequently, the engine doesn't start as easily under 60 degrees, but even so I started it today at 30 degrees after a few cranks with some ether. After it gets warmed up, the engine will diesel for a moment after cut-off. Since I'm doing an engine swap, I never tried to find out if it was due to the haphazard vacuum line routing, the plugged PCV, or carbon build-up in the engine. The first two should be inconsequential if you install the engine correctly and the latter isn't a difficult fix.
The good news is, I put 700-1000 miles on it and other than what I said, it's been a perfect engine. I haven't really noticed any oil consumption, but I have not driven it in a while and may be forgetting. I'll be paying attention when I check it out before I pull it. The good news is I've consistently gotten 16 MPG in my 60 with mixed driving. For a 2F, it has about as much power as can be expected. Still has plenty of torque, accelerates reasonably well, runs very smoothly, and handles highway driving well. I've had it up to 65-70 to see how it did. The transmission shifts very well; I wish my SM465 were this smooth. No problems with the clutch or flywheel.
Included with the sale:
- 1987 2F engine
- 1987 H42 transmission
- Coil/ignitor
- Choke cable (good)
- Air cleaner
- OEM-style K&N air filter (looks to be new)
- Denso reman alternator - brand new
- Cressida alternator - VR is on wrong side, good for dual alt. conversion
- Starter
- 4 speed shift knob - brand new
- Toyota oil filter - tall, Japanese version, maybe one of the last out there
- Toyota distributor cap, rotor, and o-ring - brand new
- Toyota drive belts - brand new
- Fan & clutch
- Coil & ignitor
- A/C compressor - will probably be included, but I have to make sure I won't need it first
- PS pump - same as A/C compressor; if included, this is a good unit that does not leak
Sorry for the long read. I wanted to be as detailed about this as possible. If there are any questions, feel free to ask. Looking back through the classifieds, I haven't seen a lot of later 2Fs, let alone complete take-outs, so I'm not yet sure what to ask and am open to offers.
ETA: I'm located in Oneida, TN, half way between Knoxville, TN, and Somerset, KY, on the state line. I work at a junkyard (no, we don't have any Land Cruisers), so I can ship the engine on your dime, but don't expect it to be under $100.
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