Builds Newly Restored 40 With Questions from the Past (3 Viewers)

[Zeus0623]

Hello All!

I am the proud new owner of a 1972 FJ40, British Racing Green. This truck is in great shape, however the restoration it went through has left me with some loose ends to tie up! CruiserHeads, I need some help! I am hoping to use this thread to post my progress as I sort through some of the more simple fixes all the way to an engine/tranny swap! Thank you in advance, I can't wait to do this rig justice!

 

[Zeus0623]

Some more photos!

 

[Zeus0623]

Been having some major leaks. Figured it was time to diagnose them! Transmission seal was almost non existent. I replaced the seal and got some goodies from SOR!

 

[tmarx]

Very nice 40 !

 

[spotcruiser]

Nice truck. You may want to have this thread moved to 40/55 tech. I think you'll get more views and answers to questions over there.

 

[Zeus0623]

Nice truck. You may want to have this thread moved to 40/55 tech. I think you'll get more views and answers to questions over there.

Thank you! Is there a way to move it or do I just have to repost?

 

[spotcruiser]

I already requested that it be moved. We'll see how that goes.

Thank you! Is there a way to move it or do I just have to repost?

 

[Zeus0623]

Sounds great, thank you!

 

[Rigger]

Moved

 

[Zeus0623]

Moved

Thank you! I am waiting for a part to come in for my 40, water temperature sending unit. Not too exciting, however I am hoping it will solve my engine temp gauge reading error!

In the meantime, here is a photo of my 40 doing her "coaster" impression!

 

[Downey]

Engine swap wise, are you thinking newer Landcruiser 6 cylinder, or late model Chevy V8 ???

 

[Zeus0623]

I have had a 350 in another 40 and didn’t like how rough it drove compared to the inline 6, 1F or 2F.

I am VERY curious to know how the R2.8 runs with a 5 speed manual. I’m not sure if the H55 mates with that motor but that’s my dream setup!

 

[jim land]

Isuzu 4bdt or VW diesel engine is good options for a swap and probably cost less than a r2.8 cummins

 

[65swb45]

So does that mean you don't want advise on dealing with the powertrain you have?

Noted a bolt missing from the top of the transmission shifter. That won't help. Neither will the lack of a rubber boot to seal the shift lever to the tower. Do you have the foam that seals the tunnel cover to the tub.

How's your alternator working with the minimal belt contact caused by the power steering pump?

BTW, that paint job looks SHARP!!!

 

[Martyt]

Hello All!

I am the proud new owner of a 1972 FJ40, British Racing Green. This truck is in great shape, however the restoration it went through has left me with some loose ends to tie up! CruiserHeads, I need some help! I am hoping to use this thread to post my progress as I sort through some of the more simple fixes all the way to an engine/tranny swap! Thank you in advance, I can't wait to do this rig justice!

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Really nice color— close to my color except mine is faded. Was it still in process of painting in the picture? I ask because it looks like she is using blue paint tape.

 

[Downey]

Zeous0623, I on the other hand thought my V8 Chevota ran much smoother than the 6 cylinder, in all aspects, curious why you thought your V8 ran rough ???

 

[Zeus0623]

So does that mean you don't want advise on dealing with the powertrain you have?

Noted a bolt missing from the top of the transmission shifter. That won't help. Neither will the lack of a rubber boot to seal the shift lever to the tower. Do you have the foam that seals the tunnel cover to the tub.

How's your alternator working with the minimal belt contact caused by the power steering pump?

BTW, that paint job looks SHARP!!!

Thank you! I LOVE the color, Jaguar Racing Green or British Racing Green? Its a Jag color.

@65swb45 I ABSOLUTELY would love advice on the current powertrain!!! I am just scheming about motor/transmission swaps currently.

I am attaching a few photos below. I did notice the bolts missing on the transmission cover, I replaced them when I replaced the seal. Could have been a part of my leak problem...

Also, I do not have the foam seal, do you have one?

Take a peek at the belt contact with the alternator, it seems to work just fine however please let me know your thoughts!

 

[Zeus0623]

Really nice color— close to my color except mine is faded. Was it still in process of painting in the picture? I ask because it looks like she is using blue paint tape.

@Martyt good eye! We were spraying new liner in the tub after cleaning a fuel leak. And we love the color too. I always wanted a 40 in Desert Tan, but this green is stunning! It was originally green but not like this.

 

[Zeus0623]

Zeous0623, I on the other hand thought my V8 Chevota ran much smoother than the 6 cylinder, in all aspects, curious why you thought your V8 ran rough ???

@Downey I bought my last 40 with the swap already done. I think it the motor mounts needed to be replaced. It shook around 30 MPH and then settled down. Take a peek at some photos! It was also a nice truck but I think my new one is an upgrade

 

[Zeus0623]

Here are a couple things I am sorting now; replace water temperature sending unit as the temp gauge is not reading (new unit should be here by Friday), connect the ARB compressor for the ***winch, and connect my wipers! (hopefully an easy fix?).

Thank you!