My HJ45 (1980 long bed pickup) has a 1H engine and a 4 speed manual. Leaks oil. I think it's the gasket of the oil reservoir at the bottom.
Anyway, so I have been thinking of whether to try and restore the 1H or do another Toyota diesel. I know I can't turbo the 1H, but trying to determine if it can be made more responsive. This will be an overlanding rig with auxiliary fuel, water, a lighweight camper, etc.
Also want to swap in a 5 speed (H55 and Split T-Case).
I do NOT want a cummins, nor any non-Toyota engine. No V8 gasser. I want a Toyota diesel that's reliable and easy to work on. No electronics.
I don't know anything about these engines, though.
From what I see, the worthwhile engine swaps would be:
How much improvement are we talking about with the above engines? Turbo'd versions? I expect possibly a lot, but again, I don't know.
I don't need to pass cars at 70mph on the highway, but I also don't want to be going up hills in second gear.
I am also concerned about parts availability, etc. It's one thing to order parts that are common in OZ from OZ, but another if the parts are rare even there.
I've seen 1HZ engines on Alibaba, etc. and they seem reasonably priced, but again, not familiar.
If anyone has advice as to what the steps will be, what I'll need, it would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Anyway, so I have been thinking of whether to try and restore the 1H or do another Toyota diesel. I know I can't turbo the 1H, but trying to determine if it can be made more responsive. This will be an overlanding rig with auxiliary fuel, water, a lighweight camper, etc.
Also want to swap in a 5 speed (H55 and Split T-Case).
I do NOT want a cummins, nor any non-Toyota engine. No V8 gasser. I want a Toyota diesel that's reliable and easy to work on. No electronics.
I don't know anything about these engines, though.
From what I see, the worthwhile engine swaps would be:
- 2H
- 1HZ
- 12HT
- 1HDT?
- ???
How much improvement are we talking about with the above engines? Turbo'd versions? I expect possibly a lot, but again, I don't know.
I don't need to pass cars at 70mph on the highway, but I also don't want to be going up hills in second gear.
I am also concerned about parts availability, etc. It's one thing to order parts that are common in OZ from OZ, but another if the parts are rare even there.
I've seen 1HZ engines on Alibaba, etc. and they seem reasonably priced, but again, not familiar.
If anyone has advice as to what the steps will be, what I'll need, it would be appreciated.
Thanks!
