How much to rebuild a 2f or 3f motor in FJ62 (1 Viewer)

[YoungFJOwner]

I was wondering how much it would cost to rebuild a 2f or 3f motor i have seen two fj62's that need rebuilt motors one is a 2f and one a 3f.

What would be a rough estimate?
Would it be cheaper just to get a used motor ?

Thanks for all your help.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

It would definitely be cheaper to get a used motor. Rebuilds can be pretty pricey.

What you should do is build a 2FE using the 2F block and the 3F head, and then swap a diesel into the other truck.

 

[YoungFJOwner]

It would definitely be cheaper to get a used motor. Rebuilds can be pretty pricey.

What you should do is build a 2FE using the 2F block and the 3F head, and then swap a diesel into the other truck.

Im buying one and it going to be my first car i was just wondering how much money i would have to put in these cars

 

[slcfj62]

Here is a machine shop local to me that lists prices. If you put the engine yourself and strip it of all the accessories and then separate the head from the block and take it to the machine shop, you can get it done pretty reasonable.

JR Automotive Machine

 

[Orionfj60]

I pulled mine for the build striped it down took off the head and so on and I still spent over 2k. I did replace a lot of things that I could have done with out but it's a new motor so I figured I wanted to do it right. It was bored .20 over new pistons, bearings, gaskets, seals, cam and lifters. I had all the valves done. New radiator, alt. belts, hoses you name it. And I did most of the work myself, it's a good experience if you want to know your cruiser inside and out. Just get the FSM's they will save you a few times. And do the galley plug while your at it.

 

[Spike Strip]

2F rebuilt right is gonna come in at $3-3,500. 3FE will be similar. 2F has a forged crank, btw, where a 3FE has a cast crank. 2F is a stronger motor (no flames, please).

 

[Michael Hanson]

Unless your good with motors or have help, Id pass and find one that runs. Mike