How can check if 2F is good?

[Lobsang Fernandez]

Hi,

I got a 79 FJ40 in parts yesterday. The PO
Got it to use the axels but never did.
He mentioned that the guy he got it from just got the 2F rebuilt.
Now here is the ? And problem, because he was just going to use the axels the just lest the driveline outside for 6 years.
So how can I know that the motor is any good?

Thanks
Tikisia

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

take out the spark plugs and put a teaspoon of oil in each hole. turn the crank by hand a few turns and check to see if there are any binding points. you can pull the valve cover and check valve lash and drop the pan to check the bearings. if you have it on mounts in a frame, you can hook up a battery to the starter and do a compression check. you can also do a leakdown test without needing to crank the motor over. by using all of these tells, you should be able to determine if that engine is going to be a runner...

 

[Lobsang Fernandez]

Wow that was a fast response!
Will work on it tomorrow.

Thanks
Tikisia

 

[Lobsang Fernandez]

This is what I found!

 

[JackA]

Looks like water got in the oil filler. Drain the oil and see if there's water in it.

 

[Poser]

Ignoring the rust on the #1 rockers....


That is not a "just got rebuilt" engine.....entirely too much sludge build up on the rocker shaft hardware.

 

[pjohnson]

If the carb was not covered, it is highly likely water got in through the filter and progressed down to the intake valves perhaps into the cylinder.

 

[Tancruiser]

Pull the head off and get a good look at the cylinders.

 

[Lobsang Fernandez]

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm completely a newbie and learning as I go.
Will post photos tomorrow.

 

[tls3601]

Excellent instruction, send us some more pics..................

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, Rebuilt ? They must rebuild differently than me. Mike

 

[wngrog]

That air filter makes me sad.

I always remind myself when I flip out about my 2Fs.......the Taliban and Pakistanis drive these things and they don't worry about all the crap we worry about and they run, run, run.......

 

[DSRTRDR]

closely related to a tractor

 

[Lobsang Fernandez]

So is done!! No even the Taliban can drive this!

 

[Lobsang Fernandez]

The next ? Is how do I remove the bell housing. Can't turn the flywheel to remove clutch.
Any parts that worthy of saving?
Thanks

 

[pjohnson]

So sad to see damage that could have been prevented by a $10 plastic tarp.

Not sure what would have value from a '79. Kinda looks like scrap to me.

 

[GA Architect]

Any parts that worthy of saving?

Duel water pump pulley, oil cooler & the oil filter bracket, motor mount brackets, and other motor attachments that one might need for another 2F.....provided those items listed above are worth saving.

 

[Mace]

I'm personally a big fan of that distributor if it;s not hammered..

The motor is not worth putting money into.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Any parts that worthy of saving?
Thanks

Thermostat housing if you can save the threads
Distributor/Coil/Ignitor
Valve cover
Harmonic blancer
Flywheel
Starter
Alternator (only if OEM)
Carb might be an ok core for someone, though it looks hacked
The head itself might be usable as a core

But that there is a sad state of affairs.

 

[Tancruiser]

Well that kind of says it all ,nice boat anchor now ,keep looking you'll find another one.