Bj73 engine conversion from hzj80r

[Cob]

Hi,
I'm transplanting a 1hz with h150 gearbox out of a 1996 hzj80r into a bj73 and I'm wondering what is the best solution with wiring up the engine and gearbox. Would it be best to grab a engine and gearbox loom from a hzj79 and the instrument cluster from the hzj79 as well. I have the gearbox loom from the 80 just not the engine. Or will I somehow be able to splice into the bj73 harness and make it work.

Cheers Cob

 

[ozcrusier]

Welcome cob
I would stay with the bj73 harness and run it as is you may need to change some relays to power the glow system but the alternator and starter should be close to plug and play.
Good Luck.

 

[Cob]

Thanx ozcruiser,
Has anyone done this conversion before mainly concerned about gearbox clearances, shifter locations and crossmember mods or new holes in the chassis any help would be much appreciated.

Also wanted to know if the 80's diff centres will bolt into my housings as they are lockers.
Cheers Cob

 

[Cob]

Well the excitement begins old engine and gearbox out and I'm about to relocate engine and gearbox mounts

 

[Rbtsas]

Definitely got some hours ahead of you cob. Would come give you a hand but it's a bit of a drive! Lol.

 

[ozcrusier]

Looking good cob love the Ramsey winch mate keep them pics coming.

 

[Cob]

I have just had the sump off this 1hz and noticed it has oil sprays under the pistons has anyone ever heard or seen this before as far as im aware the 1hz has never had them only the 1hdt had oil sprays.

 

[dare]

Yes 1HZs have the oil squirters, so do 3Bs. 2Hs miss out on them.

I'm keen to see what work you have to do fitting the gearbox, I'm looking at doing something similar to mine.

 

[Cob]

Thanx Dare, after pulling the sump off I also discovered the engine has also been rebuilt recently which is a big bonus.