Wow this place is pretty awesome and I'm glad to be around. My FIL just got his FJ40 finished and out of the body shop after a huge restoration. Unfortunately he drove it 3 miles and the engine locked up solid. He has a real issue it seems because it's the 3.9 F1 engine. Where if any is a sure fire place to find a new engine? Any good leads would be awesome. Thanks guys glad to be here.
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Dam sounds like the dizzy wasnt seated...
Heard that story too many times here.
Heard that story too many times here.
Sorry to hear that.
Start by putting up a wanted ad in the classifieds here on Mud.
Start by putting up a wanted ad in the classifieds here on Mud.
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The worst part was he had taken it had all the seals and hoses replaced before dropping it off at the body guy. Drove it about 6 months and dropped it off to the guy. About a week after the body guy got the entire thing apart he was hit by a truck. So it took the guy about 6 months to get healed up enough to start back on it and it's taken a year to fix everything new paint,seals and power steering and put an after market A/C in it. Only to have it crap out on him 3 miles from the shop. Sucks man.
A 2F is a good upgrade and much easier to source. Good luck!
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Yeah he has been in touch with a guy in Colorado that runs a FJ place that has one but said it would be at least a month to even check it out. Plus we are in Charlotte area so thought someone could help source one.
Check with @Trollhole. He's in South Carolina and may have a lead. Or @ACC Toyota in Atlanta may be able to help too.
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Thanks guys. I'm going to try to run one down for him. His FJ is way to nice to let sit any longer than needed.
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Is that Brandon at Classic Cruisers? If so, I'd recommend following up. I talked to Brian at Empire Engines in Albuquerque the other day. He rebuilt the 3FE going into my '86 FJ60 project vehicle and did a great job. He's been rebuilding several 2Fs a month for Brandon. That would be my recommendation.
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