Anyone have a spare 2f thermostat housing in ABQ??

[Ctenosaurian]

First off, I am glad to say that Paul and I got the engine started today on my FJ40 after having to pull it for a crankshaft replacement. Unfortunately when we started it the thermostat housing is leaking coolant. I had replaced the gasket between the two halves of the housing and it still leaked. In trying to stop the leak I unfortunately tightened one of the bolts too much and stripped the threads. I figured I would see if anyone had a spare laying around that they would be willing to sell me so that I can get "Patches" back on the road (Thanks Paul for the name suggestion ).

Thanks,

Ian

 

[OGBeno]

First off, I am glad to say that Paul and I got the engine started today on my FJ40 after having to pull it for a crankshaft replacement. Unfortunately when we started it the thermostat housing is leaking coolant. I had replaced the gasket between the two halves of the housing and it still leaked. In trying to stop the leak I unfortunately tightened one of the bolts too much and stripped the threads. I figured I would see if anyone had a spare laying around that they would be willing to sell me so that I can get "Patches" back on the road (Thanks Paul for the name suggestion ).

Thanks,

Ian

Drill it out and tap it for a larger diameter bolt.

 

[1911]

This guy had two for sale, I bought one, maybe he still has the other one: https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/565541-86-fj60-parts.html They're four-bolt housings from a 60; going to replace my stock 2-bolt housing that weeps coolant at start-up on on cold mornings.

 

[Ctenosaurian]

Thanks, I might drill and retap it, but I think I might have found one locally. Want to get my cruiser out of Paul's hair before I leave town on Weds.

Ian