destins 1964 fj40 FST restore thread

[foxfab]

I'm skeptical on 2K for all brand new parts. The F120 I did cost $1800 in machine work, but that included sleeving one of the cylinders. then it was another $1200 in parts which included new Toyota pistons and all the other internals/oil pump/water pump, etc.

 

[fwed]

Hi Destin with a full rebuild you will get new timing cog you were worried about.Ha Ha.

 

[Corrugated Toy]

2K is a great price. With parts and labour I have closer to 4K in mine. Traditionaly these simple inline 6's are not cheap to rebuild. Thus the reason many opt for a V8 conversion. Many times it is a cheaper route. I love my 6. It has more than enough power and torque for me. If you want to hear a rebuilt 6 let me know. Mine has 250 miles on the build. No muffler yet though. Anyway....my .02.

 

[IDave]

What does a newly rebuilt f135 motor sound/feel like?
Nice and smooth? ( for a tractor i mean )

Like this!

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Nice Dave

I still like to watch your other video; YouTube - HandCrankMovie.avi

BTW...I have no idea how to add a you tube link

 

[IDave]

BTW...I have no idea how to add a you tube link

Quote my post with the embedding and you'll see how it's done.

 

[destin]

Thanks guys

Dman that motor sounds nice

OK so quoted a great price to pull and pop the motor in
Thanks Shane!

Walked to the engine rebuilders today ( yeah is that not great? They are 9 blocks form me )
So with a rebuild you get 3 year unlimited mile warentee
Sounds pretty good.
All parts he said he could get in a matter of a few days if he did not already have them, we will see.
Hopefully drop the motor off before the end of the week.

So things i should get...

1) new oil pump? ( what is the part number btw )
2) timing gears?

Found this OEM dist that is said to fit my 1964...

says 2f on the label though... thoughts?

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Like this!

Hmmm...

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Cool!!! Thanks Dave

 

[IDave]

So things i should get...

1) new oil pump? ( what is the part number btw )
2) timing gears?

Found this OEM dist that is said to fit my 1964...

That's the distributor I have.

I got a new timing gear to go on my new cam. I suppose you'll have to see how yours looks.

You can check your oil pump and see if it needs refreshing. If you get a new one it won't fit your oil pan exactly, I think. You'll have to cut baffles. I just checked the gear lash on mine (was ok) and replaced the grommet and kept it original.

 

[wesintl]

basically they used non usa dist in the 2f's. so your good to go.

 

[destin]

That's the distributor I have.

I got a new timing gear to go on my new cam. I suppose you'll have to see how yours looks.

You can check your oil pump and see if it needs refreshing. If you get a new one it won't fit your oil pan exactly, I think. You'll have to cut baffles. I just checked the gear lash on mine (was ok) and replaced the grommet and kept it original.

Right on
Thanks!

 

[destin]

basically they used non usa dist in the 2f's. so your good to go.

Perfecto!

Thanks man

 

[destin]

I really will send you the manifolds and stuff Monday. I promise. Sorry to hear about the truck. I would drive it for a while at least. Try to get some fun in.

Thanks Bill

 

[destin]

And a thanks for everyone putting up with my grumpy withdrawals from smoking tantrums

hehe

Feeling a lot better though

 

[fj404life]

Good to hear your getting some help!
I didnt really want to drive 4 hours to pull a motor LOLOL! I would have though! Been there and wished I had help!

Oyaaa and you can probably blame all this motor business on me...sorry!
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[destin]

haha

Stoked to have a fresh motor, here is to every thing going smoothly

Good to hear your getting some help!
I didnt really want to drive 4 hours to pull a motor LOLOL!

Oyaaa and you can probably blame all this motor business on me...sorry!
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[fj404life]

Cheers! Ill drink to that!
Im in the middle of a cooling system rehab on my 69. It decided to start leaking anywhere it could. Heater cores been rodded, new rad, all new hoses, waterpump, thermo, etc. Hoping I can drive it soon!!!

haha

Stoked to have a fresh motor, here is to every thing going smoothly

 

[destin]

Cheers! Ill drink to that!
Im in the middle of a cooling system rehab on my 69. It decided to start leaking anywhere it could. Heater cores been rodded, new rad, all new hoses, waterpump, thermo, etc. Hoping I can drive it soon!!!

Nice man

Yeah after I replaced my thermo housing and thermo stat with new hoses etc, my temp gauge never really crept over the warm zone
However my engine did take a s*** hehe

Hopefully there is nothing left to go wrong hehe

 

[IDave]

One thing I learned and that you might want to know. I and my PO had trouble with fresh freeze plugs leaking. I tried all sorts of things but ended up using 3M's the Right Stuff to hold them in without leaks. There may be other stuff that's even better, but it was a big headache pulling and replacing.

It turns out, if you check the 64 engine manual you will see that the pressure rating for the radiator cap is 4 lbs, rather than the 14 lbs that Toyota sells. I think that that at least contributed to my blowing one of the freeze plugs one morning last November. I found one at NAPA rated for 4 lbs that fits, and it seems to be OK so far. I am not the only one who has had this issue with F135. The F145 is rated at 7 lbs, and that is available as well.