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Meant to comment on a different thread, my bad.
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Meant to comment on a different thread, my bad.
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Figured a thread update was in order. The new shop is finally operational and I put my Mustang up for sale so it’s time to get this project up and running. I’m shooting for SAS5 to give me the motivation to get this done in 8ish months.
Remember when I said I was running a 2H, well..
I lied
Bluebonnet 2.0:
-Chevy 5.3L
-Holley Terminator X
-H55f Trans
-70 Series Front Disk Axle
-70 Series Rear Drum Axle w/ Parking Brake
Picked up the motor this week, it’s a 2002 drive by cable from a Yukon:
Remember when I said I was running a 2H, well..
I lied
Bluebonnet 2.0:
-Chevy 5.3L
-Holley Terminator X
-H55f Trans
-70 Series Front Disk Axle
-70 Series Rear Drum Axle w/ Parking Brake
Picked up the motor this week, it’s a 2002 drive by cable from a Yukon:
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Looking forward to it Liam.
Still keeping the patina right?
Still keeping the patina right?
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Yes sir, patina is rad
FJBen
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awww yiss!!! That will be a nice kick in the HP.
It's been a day... any updates? You got it installed yet?!
Cool to see the new direction.
Cool to see the new direction.
Mental gymnastics before a parts order today.
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The first order of business was mocking up the bell housing. I already had a Downey Chevy 350 to Toyota 4-speed bell housing. I was told it should work since the LS has the same bolt pattern as the 350 minus 2-3 bolts and the Toyota 4-speed has the same bolt pattern as the h55f.
However I found 2 problems with the Downey Adapter:
1) There are several bolts on rear main seal cover that interfere with the scatter shield (which I planned on drilling holes through to clear the cover, but then the flywheel would graze the scatter shield because the crankshaft flange on a gen 3 LS doesn’t protrude out far enough to clear the flywheel )
2) The adapter was clocked to the PS when the dowels were aligned
So I spoke to @A10Driver , who previously did an LS swap into his 40, and decided on this bell housing kit from Advanced Adapters instead:
www.advanceadapters.com
I also picked up this clutch kit/flywheel/pilot bearing bushing (fits an h55f)/throw out bearing:
www.advanceadapters.com
Thank you for your input and time Mike!
However I found 2 problems with the Downey Adapter:
1) There are several bolts on rear main seal cover that interfere with the scatter shield (which I planned on drilling holes through to clear the cover, but then the flywheel would graze the scatter shield because the crankshaft flange on a gen 3 LS doesn’t protrude out far enough to clear the flywheel )
2) The adapter was clocked to the PS when the dowels were aligned
So I spoke to @A10Driver , who previously did an LS swap into his 40, and decided on this bell housing kit from Advanced Adapters instead:
712532 : Chevy V8 to the 1974-80 Land Cruiser FJ40, H42 4 speed transmission, adapter bellhousing. | Advance Adapters
Advance Adapter The Advance Adapters bell housing kit is used to adapt the GM V6 & V8 engines to the Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 / FJ55 4 speed manual transmission. The bellhousing is manufactured from strong 356 T-6 heat treated aluminum alloy. Included in ...
I also picked up this clutch kit/flywheel/pilot bearing bushing (fits an h55f)/throw out bearing:
712500T : Flywheel & Clutch Kit for GM LS-Series Engine conversions into Landcruiser FJ40 | Advance Adapters
Advance Adapter This custom clutch kit is designed to adapt the Gen III / LS series to a GM manual transmission (SM420, SM465, NV4500) into a Landcruiser FJ40. The clutch kit includes a custom flywheel, 11mm flywheel bolts, 11
Thank you for your input and time Mike!
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I removed the old engine harness and ecu connections from the motor and scrubbed the intake, heads, and block with purple power.
Old Landy and Bluebonnet awaiting their new transplants in the backdrop
Then I started tearing into the 70 series rear axle for a rebuild and repaint.
Old Landy and Bluebonnet awaiting their new transplants in the backdrop
Then I started tearing into the 70 series rear axle for a rebuild and repaint.
Ocho77
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Awesome work, Liam! I look forward to watching your new plan come to fruition.
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Pulled the dust shields and wire wheeled the rear axle housing today
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that clutch kit... ouch
jim land
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The first order of business was mocking up the bell housing. I already had a Downey Chevy 350 to Toyota 4-speed bell housing. I was told it should work since the LS has the same bolt pattern as the 350 minus 2-3 bolts and the Toyota 4-speed has the same bolt pattern as the h55f.
View attachment 2555616
However I found 2 problems with the Downey Adapter:
1) There are several bolts on rear main seal cover that interfere with the scatter shield (which I planned on drilling holes through to clear the cover, but then the flywheel would graze the scatter shield because the crankshaft flange on a gen 3 LS doesn’t protrude out far enough to clear the flywheel )
View attachment 2555622
2) The adapter was clocked to the PS when the dowels were aligned
View attachment 2555617
So I spoke to @A10Driver , who previously did an LS swap into his 40, and decided on this bell housing kit from Advanced Adapters instead:
712532 : Chevy V8 to the 1974-80 Land Cruiser FJ40, H42 4 speed transmission, adapter bellhousing. | Advance Adapters
Advance Adapter The Advance Adapters bell housing kit is used to adapt the GM V6 & V8 engines to the Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 / FJ55 4 speed manual transmission. The bellhousing is manufactured from strong 356 T-6 heat treated aluminum alloy. Included in ...
I also picked up this clutch kit/flywheel/pilot bearing bushing (fits an h55f)/throw out bearing:
712500T : Flywheel & Clutch Kit for GM LS-Series Engine conversions into Landcruiser FJ40 | Advance Adapters
Advance Adapter This custom clutch kit is designed to adapt the Gen III / LS series to a GM manual transmission (SM420, SM465, NV4500) into a Landcruiser FJ40. The clutch kit includes a custom flywheel, 11mm flywheel bolts, 11
Thank you for your input and time Mike!
Your Downey bell housing look like an early one or a 3 speeds model .
This is a pic of my 4 speed Downey bell
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Ouch? As in the price? Yeah.. Dad wanted to get everything at advance since we were already there for the bell housing
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I was told it was an early Downey 4 speed adapter but upon closer inspection with a 3 speed I have in the shop too it looks like you may be right.
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Some goodies came in the mail today
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I’ve been slacking on updates for this thread but am making headway on the project. Bolted up the drivetrain and did initial fitment this past weekend. I was able to use the po’s original 327 frame mounts to locate the new LS motor mounts!
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After initial fitment I pulled the motor and got to work disassembling the steering system since I will be running a 60 box on this truck.
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Also cut and ground both perches on my 70 series rear axle. Will have to move the new perches inward towards the diff housing approximately 1 inch for the 40 series. Rough stuff perches are on the way!
CaptClose
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Really nice work Liam!!
