Early F engine water pump conundrum

[VA Mountain FJ40]

Comparing the two lower thermo housings you can see that the “early” ones’ upper/lower joint sits above the top of the head so that helps with fitment. Last set of pics looks like my ‘64 motor’s setup so now I’m not so confused 😂.

The proof is right there on the long block. It works!

 

[Casey E]

You could probably make a perfectly good gasket out of a cereal box...

First FJ40 I owned almost 30 years back, I opened up the motor and all the gaskets were made out of Budweiser boxes….No sh..t

 

[VA Mountain FJ40]

I couldn't find one from any Toyota parts sellers. There is however some sort of older forklift that used the same engine because these guys say they have it in stock: TOYOTA, 16341-60010, GASKET - WATER OUTLET - https://www.truparforkliftparts.com/TOYOTA-16341-60010-GASKET-WATER-OUTLET-p/ty16341-60010.htm

They could be one of those sites though where they say they have everything in stock but in reality, they don't. I'm going to order a different gasket from them so I'll report back.

I was successfully able to order the 1967 thermostat housing gasket for my FJ 40 from a fork lift parts supply house!

Ordered Early F Engine part from Forklift Site - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ordered-early-f-engine-part-from-forklift-site.1304190/

 

[rainingagain]

I was successfully able to order the 1967 thermostat housing gasket for my FJ 40 from a fork lift parts supply house!

Ordered Early F Engine part from Forklift Site - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ordered-early-f-engine-part-from-forklift-site.1304190/

Sweet!