Just wondering about this symbol (2 Viewers)

[devo]

The fan shroud on my 1997 has the symbol shown in the photo. I’m sure it represents the manufacturer. But usually Toyota has their stamp on everything?

 

[ZackR]

I'd start here:

Old Toyota Logo - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/old-toyota-logo.815598/

 

[devo]

Not much in that thread to explain the shape of the symbol on the fan shroud. No where on the shroud is the TEQ!
I’m surprised I hadn’t noticed it earlier in my 80’s life! That symbol is no where else on the 80 so I’m figuring it’s the manufacturers mark.

 

[ToothDr]

Small logo is the toyorad logo. Company that made the radiator and shroud. I’m guessing the larger symbol may be a Japanese character for left, right top or bottom?

 

[TomH]

The character is 'se' in katakana. According to Google translate it means 'back'.

 

[devo]

@TomH
that is great research, thanks!

If those are fitting instructions I wonder why it is needed. The piece only fits on one way?

 

[CJF]

@OGBeno any insight?

 

[thatcabledude]

 

[Kernal]

FWIW if you've ever had the upper intake off a 1FZFE you may find a couple of hand painted marks (Japanese characters), IIRC one on the rear of the intake facing the firewall, another on the right underside.