Coolant Temps & Identifying the correct head gasket 1989 FJ62 3F Carby

FlightRisk973

Feb 27, 2026

Friends and family, I could use some MUD brainpower.

I’ve been having a hell of a time confirming the correct head gasket for my 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62
Model: FJ62LG-MNCV
Engine: 3F carbureted
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Region Spec: GCC Saudi Arabia
Aluminum radiator and new fan clutch installed

I’m trying to confirm the correct head gasket for a 1989 FJ62 with a carbureted 3F and 5-speed. I currently have 11115-61030, but 11115-60033 looks like a closer visual match. The truck also runs 200–210°F and the upper radiator hose has air in it after cooldown, so I’m wondering if I may have the wrong gasket or if I’m chasing a different cooling system issue. I am curious if the wrong head gasket is also causing a major air bubble in the block wear i cannot get it to release and bleed.

Part numbers in question:
Installed / current head gasket: 11115-61030
Gasket that visually seems like a better match: 11115-60033

Has anyone with a 3F carbureted FJ62 or this exact model code dealt with this before and can confirm the correct gasket for this setup?

F, 2F (and 3F for giggles) Head Gasket Tech & Reference Thread

Thread 'F, 2F (and 3F for giggles) Head Gasket Tech & Reference'

Mar 30, 2022

There are quite a few threads on the many head gaskets found on the gasoline F engine family. However I'm working on a large gasket kit project and needed to get to the bottom of a few of them in my own head. I figured having a single reference thread would be helpful. If this already exists, please share a link! I will continue to update as I get time to photograph additional gaskets.

11115- 60010 - Siamese Port F135 Early-1967 F (Available in OEM Head Gasket/Valve Regrind Kit - Part# EGGK60062) (Cylinder Head Stamp# 11111-60020)
11115-60030/11115-60031->11115-60032 - 1/68-9/73 F (CrOut...