fj40 engine crank tool

[1220]

Looking for the timing BB is a pain in the ***. Looking for a fj40 engine crank tool,i heard about but not seem to find. Links - or suggestions to get this done!!

Thx!!

 

[shipmag]

I use a 45 mm socket works fine to turn the motor over just dont turn it with the coil wire connected hate to have it accidentally start while turning it.

 

[edwjmcgrath]

Put it in high gear, release the ebrake and push the truck while you shine a flashlight at the timing window. You'll find it in no time flat. While you're there, put a drop of white paint on it. This is not something you are going to do very often-having a special tool is overkill.

 

[JHeffner]

I use a 45 mm socket works fine to turn the motor over just dont turn it with the coil wire connected hate to have it accidentally start while turning it.

I'm with Shipmag, I didn't even know they had a crank tool. When I pulled my 40 out of it's tomb I pulled all the plugs and used a long pry bar to roll the crank. Only skinned 3 out of 4 knuckles on the fan blade...

 

[JohnnyC]

I think your talking about the oem hand crank ... Here is a link... Adjusting valves is so much easier with one... Btw can't be used with a winch

This is a link click it>>> https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/343061-hand-crank.html

 

[Pighead]

Looking for a fj40 engine crank tool

All FJ55s came with one under the rear seat, find one in a junkyard (or a 60)...
Also still available from the dealer last I heard.

Btw can't be used with a winch

It can on a 55...

 

[kruisinkid]

I use a 45 mm socket works fine to turn the motor over just dont turn it with the coil wire connected hate to have it accidentally start while turning it.

is it not a 46mm socket? i just measured with calipers last week and ordered a 46mm from amazon. havent tried it yet though. i have seen people say both 45 and 46. interesting. 1-13/16" socket is also quoted in some threads.

 

[Living in the Past]

I think your talking about the oem hand crank ... Here is a link... Adjusting valves is so much easier with one... Btw can't be used with a winch

This is a link click it>>> https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/343061-hand-crank.html

All FJ55s came with one under the rear seat, find one in a junkyard (or a 60)...
Also still available from the dealer last I heard.



It can on a 55...

I run factory winches so the front crank is not a option. I have pulled the inspection cover off the bottom of the bell housing and use a large screw driver in the holes in the flywheel.

Curious will the hand crank work on a FJ55 with a factory winch or aftermarket? Also what years on the 60 series came with hand crank? When they were still using the yellow two piece jack handle rods? The ones I stripped in just yards had the later three piece brown rods that fit in the tool kit and never found any crank handle or a spot for one. How long was the rod? I believe early ones were 850MM and the last year of the FJ55 they were 1005MM long.

 

[1220]

Thank you - I too run factory wheels and was seeing the crank is not an option. Bell-housing screw driver might so thank you!!

 

[1220]

I just want to thank all of you for the help advice.. It has been 6 years since this cruiser saw the road and has been one thing after another. Trying not lose hope. so thank you!