Another 2F older rig cooling thread (2 Viewers)

[msahr]

67 FJ40, 78 2F engine. Installed by the PO. It came with a 6-blade plastic fan, the long 2-groove pulley, a 2-groove pulley on the alternator, a rusty unusable radiator, and a water pump that was trashed so I didn't keep it.

I've tried a 1F water pump, it was too long. One of the reputable online Land Cruiser retailers advised me to buy a specific water pump, told me for sure it would work... it was the long version with the oil cooler option. Great, so now I have to return it. Absolutely no help from them at all.

In reading other threads I found out later '40s had the radiator moved forward.

So... All I want to accomplish is a water pump that fits with the correct pulley that lines up with the alternator, the plastic fan, no fan clutch and a 2F radiator.

Someone else has done this. Any help would be appreciated. Yes, I've searched this.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I'm right there with you, very frustrating when you pay for something and wait then it doesn't fit; yea swell they will give you your money back but what about your time.

A neighbor did the rear disk brakes on his Tahoe. Autozone sent him home with the wrong brake pads twice. 60 mile round trip each time. I could understand if it was some modified unit but its bone stock PIA. They did up grade the pads each time for free but I doubt that covered the gas.

My 72 is on engine #3. I think the current is a 2F. I still run a 4 blade metal fan, single pulley with the original radiator. I have a new 4 core brass one to install in the spring - I'm hoping I will have any fit issues.

 

[msahr]

OK so problem solved. Found out the radiator support can be moved forward. Almost as if Mr. Toyoda meant it to.