Hi everyone. A lot of you followed my spun bearing thread
Help! She died today and won't turn over -UPDATE it's a spun bearing - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/help-she-died-today-and-wont-turn-over-update-its-a-spun-bearing.1265466/ (thanks again to all) Those who did will l know I've decided to move to a 2F transplant. It's a 77 courtesy of abqcruiser Mark and is currently in line to be rebuilt at Empire Engines here in Albuquerque. Since this is my first engine transplant (see other my threads documenting my limited but expanding skill set/newb wrench etc), I'm going the path of least resistance, and have decided to keep my original 3 speed and transfer case. I may go 4 speed down the line, but for now this already has me swimming in questions and confidence that I'm over my head. I've read through the threads on this topic and either didn't see, or maybe overlooked a few things that I'm trying to figure out...I'm sure some of you can help, so here goes.
1. The new 2F has an oil cooler and my 1F obviously didn't. After reading threads on this and deciding to keep the cooler, I've sourced the missing hoses and tubes I'll need, and know I need a different water pump. I also realized I'll need a new thermostat housing (upper and lower). My question is will the thermostat housings from the 60's (later 2F's) fit the 77 motor? The early 2 bolt 2F oil cooler compatible thermostat housings have been discontinued and I can only find the upper piece to order online. I can source the upper and lower housing for 81-87. The gaskets they sell for the lower part seem to show they'll work for the early 2F's so I think I'm good, but I also read somewhere people referring to these as high flow...or maybe that was the thermostat itself? Bottom line, just trying to figure out if this or something like it, will work (see below):
Complete kit to replace the thermostat housing assembly for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 or '81 to '84 FJ40 with oil cooler (as per U.S. spec). These upper and lower thermostat housings do not accommodate BVSV, thus should not be used on vehicles that need to be smog compliant, such as those in...
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2. I'm trying to source a list of all the little bits and pieces I'm going to need to get it running if I ever manage to get it back and transplanted. I talked to the engine builder today, as I wasn't really sure what little bits would be part of their scope (ie oil sender water temp send, etc..), to which they basically said none of that. so here's a list Ive come up with, some of which I ordered already, some I need some advice on.
a) radiator hoses - ordered
b) intake manifold gasket - ordered
c) fuel pump - mine works but figured lets get a new one...what model should I get for the 77? I see one with a brass top and one that looks like the one on my 73 F
d) oil pressure sending unit
e) thermostat
f) thermostat housing (w/oil cooler) upper and lower and gaskets (see question above)
g) oil cooler hoses and tubes - ordered
h) water pump (w/ oil cooler)
i) water temp sending unit
j) motor mounts
k) oil pump - they didn't mention putting in a new one at the engine builder, but it seems like they would do this if the were gonna button up the oil pan? If they aren't planning to. I'll source one and drop it to them
l) carburetor mounting plate gasket
So what did I miss? The rest of my hoses are all in good order, and I have a brand new dizzy and coil, recently rebuilt OEM carb, new alternator, new power steering pump... I'm sure I'll figure it out once I start the transplant, but want to get as much of it here before this the engine is done.
thanks in advance, and maybe this thread can serve as helpful starting point for other newb-ish folks thinking about this swap...come to think of it, I'll post the other links I've read on this in new post below
. Moving to the next step! Time to get everything bolted back together now. If all goes well, I hope to be back on the road next few weeks schedule depending. 
