Hello everybody. I'm new here, but plan to be around awhile. I have a quick question for members, and would really appreciate the help. I bought a '76 FJ55 a few years ago. It is a 4 speed standard, 3 speed transfer case (2hi, 4hi, 4lo), six cylinder gas engine.
The drivetrain is in good working condition. The motor runs, but runs poorly. It burns oil, and is low on power. I pulled the valve cover off to adjust the valves, and discovered that the tube that brings oil to the top and spreads it to each cylinder on the top end is broken, and it hasn't been getting oil to the outside cylinders for quite some time. The body is in poor shape, and is beyond repair. Floorboards rusted out, window frame on drivers door broken off of door, severe rust in many places.
Surprisingly, the interior is in real good shape. No rips or tears in both the front and rear seats. The dash is crack free and everything electronic works.
The other day I found a good deal on an '82 BJ60. It's a 3b diesel, 4 speed standard, 3 speed transfer case. It's got it's share of rust, but the floor boards are solid and the frame appears to be straight and serviceable. The drivetrain is in good working condition, with the exception that the motor needs a new diaphram in the injection pump, and maybe a head rebuild(valve seals I hope are the cause of the blue smoke at idle), and a valve adjustment. I got it for $500, so there has to be a few things. That will come in time.
My question is, would most of the drivetrain parts from my FJ55 fit on the BJ60? Diffs of course would depend on gear ratio, if they are the same. Do they share the same tranny and transfer case? How about small things like heater motors, windshield wiper motor, etc.? Any help is appreciated.
Anyways, if anybody cares to respond with their knowledge and experience, I'm very thankful. Eric
The drivetrain is in good working condition. The motor runs, but runs poorly. It burns oil, and is low on power. I pulled the valve cover off to adjust the valves, and discovered that the tube that brings oil to the top and spreads it to each cylinder on the top end is broken, and it hasn't been getting oil to the outside cylinders for quite some time. The body is in poor shape, and is beyond repair. Floorboards rusted out, window frame on drivers door broken off of door, severe rust in many places.
Surprisingly, the interior is in real good shape. No rips or tears in both the front and rear seats. The dash is crack free and everything electronic works.
The other day I found a good deal on an '82 BJ60. It's a 3b diesel, 4 speed standard, 3 speed transfer case. It's got it's share of rust, but the floor boards are solid and the frame appears to be straight and serviceable. The drivetrain is in good working condition, with the exception that the motor needs a new diaphram in the injection pump, and maybe a head rebuild(valve seals I hope are the cause of the blue smoke at idle), and a valve adjustment. I got it for $500, so there has to be a few things. That will come in time.
My question is, would most of the drivetrain parts from my FJ55 fit on the BJ60? Diffs of course would depend on gear ratio, if they are the same. Do they share the same tranny and transfer case? How about small things like heater motors, windshield wiper motor, etc.? Any help is appreciated.
Anyways, if anybody cares to respond with their knowledge and experience, I'm very thankful. Eric
