I've searched and searched and am asking for assistance.
I have a 1987(ish) HJ60 Canadian 24V 2H engine with Auto Transmission that I have swapped into my FJ40.
I had an elaborate plan with two alternators and three batteries but I'm having second thoughts. It is too complicated. 24V alt to glow and start and run the split lights off the vacuum pump alternator. 12V alternator installed at the A/C bracket to run the single battery and rest of truck.
So now I'm wanting to abandon that scheme and run the whole thing 12V. My two winches are 12V and it will be simpler.
(Less $ is always better but sometimes you need to buy your way forward.)
Items that need swapping:
CLOSED 1. Starter: I've read that BJ60 bits combined with mine is a potential but what other options are there. I don't mind shipping from Australia but how do I know which to buy?
edit - Toyota P/N 28100-17010, 28100-17040 is said to work. 2.5kW, chinese for ~$135. Bought one for $100 shipped on ebay.
Also need a BJ60 starter relay I think. Looking into this. Tested Aug 2019, starts engine great.
CLOSED 2. Alternator: REALLY prefer to keep vacuum pump on alternator, not run an electric. Have read that NPR is an option but which one. Or which unit from Australia?
edit - Looks like I'll be trying to fit an Isuzu NPR 5.7L alternator. Google: LR180-502. Mods include custom lower bracket, shim on the shaft to swap my pulley over, possibly a custom upper bracket and some wiring to figure out. Nothing to major in the big scheme considering it is about $100 and readily available, with vac pump and 80 amp, 12v. Bought on ebay for $99 shipped. Seems to be charging and drawing great vacuum.
CLOSED 3. Intake Shutter: quite sure I can find a 12V VSV off an 80 series or something to work.
Engine Manual page EM-33 for function. Toyota 90910-12271 or Dorman 911-602 ordered. Will need to make a small bracket.
This vsv did not work. You can't connect the vacuum pump to the intended filter port on this vsv at least because the internal spring is not strong enough to overcome the vacuum and the spool doesn't move when deenergized. Trying a few more VSV's currently.
CLOSED 4. Tach: Saw a thread detailing this so I'll have to find it again. Sleuths welcome though.
Found a great thread on this:
Tach Hookup - FJ60 12H-T install
Tachometers for your 40 Series Landcruiser. FJ, BJ, HJ
Decided to try and mount the 2H oem tach in the dash to the left of the gauge panel. Sort of an OEM look copied from the RHD's. If this doesn't work it appears that ISSPRO makes tachs that will read the VR flywheel pickup.
CLOSED 5. Glow Plugs: Just need a P/N or something for summer driven only in Canada, 12V.
Need to purchase 10.5V plugs. Purchased from Australia, HKT PT-145. work great
CLOSED 6. Glow Timer: I would have kept this if 24V but I can just use a momentary switch and counting method.
Planning on Wilson switch with possibly a timer relay. Wilson switch of course works.
CLOSED 7. EDIC: Don't have one from the donor so plan to use a choke cable anyway.
edit - Sold on my decision to omit edic and go manual. Not my primary vehicle, weekend only sort of thing.
No edic on the Canadian spec automatic 2H, therefore nothing required.
CLOSED 8. T/M Control Computer: Not really sure what this is exactly... Help appreciated.
edit - Simply used to monitor the transmission temperature and turn on light if too high. Read that it goes on at 150C and off at 120C which seems high. Would like to have this function. Found an FJ62 12V ecu p/n 89530-60020.
CLOSED 9. Transfer Control Relay: For vacuum switching. Pretty sure I can find some 12 volt VSV's.
Purchased a pneumatic valve to override the whole 24V setup.
FESTO MEH-5/2-1/8-B SOLENOID VALVE W/ MEH-3-12VDC COIL
Festo didn't work as it requires pilot air and can't function with vacuum. Will try some 4runner VSV's
Am I missing anything and does anybody have any ideas on my list of items above? Help is appreciated.
I have a 1987(ish) HJ60 Canadian 24V 2H engine with Auto Transmission that I have swapped into my FJ40.
I had an elaborate plan with two alternators and three batteries but I'm having second thoughts. It is too complicated. 24V alt to glow and start and run the split lights off the vacuum pump alternator. 12V alternator installed at the A/C bracket to run the single battery and rest of truck.
So now I'm wanting to abandon that scheme and run the whole thing 12V. My two winches are 12V and it will be simpler.
(Less $ is always better but sometimes you need to buy your way forward.)
Items that need swapping:
CLOSED 1. Starter: I've read that BJ60 bits combined with mine is a potential but what other options are there. I don't mind shipping from Australia but how do I know which to buy?
edit - Toyota P/N 28100-17010, 28100-17040 is said to work. 2.5kW, chinese for ~$135. Bought one for $100 shipped on ebay.
Also need a BJ60 starter relay I think. Looking into this. Tested Aug 2019, starts engine great.
CLOSED 2. Alternator: REALLY prefer to keep vacuum pump on alternator, not run an electric. Have read that NPR is an option but which one. Or which unit from Australia?
edit - Looks like I'll be trying to fit an Isuzu NPR 5.7L alternator. Google: LR180-502. Mods include custom lower bracket, shim on the shaft to swap my pulley over, possibly a custom upper bracket and some wiring to figure out. Nothing to major in the big scheme considering it is about $100 and readily available, with vac pump and 80 amp, 12v. Bought on ebay for $99 shipped. Seems to be charging and drawing great vacuum.
CLOSED 3. Intake Shutter: quite sure I can find a 12V VSV off an 80 series or something to work.
Engine Manual page EM-33 for function. Toyota 90910-12271 or Dorman 911-602 ordered. Will need to make a small bracket.
This vsv did not work. You can't connect the vacuum pump to the intended filter port on this vsv at least because the internal spring is not strong enough to overcome the vacuum and the spool doesn't move when deenergized. Trying a few more VSV's currently.
CLOSED 4. Tach: Saw a thread detailing this so I'll have to find it again. Sleuths welcome though.
Found a great thread on this:
Tach Hookup - FJ60 12H-T install
Tachometers for your 40 Series Landcruiser. FJ, BJ, HJ
Decided to try and mount the 2H oem tach in the dash to the left of the gauge panel. Sort of an OEM look copied from the RHD's. If this doesn't work it appears that ISSPRO makes tachs that will read the VR flywheel pickup.
CLOSED 5. Glow Plugs: Just need a P/N or something for summer driven only in Canada, 12V.
Need to purchase 10.5V plugs. Purchased from Australia, HKT PT-145. work great
CLOSED 6. Glow Timer: I would have kept this if 24V but I can just use a momentary switch and counting method.
Planning on Wilson switch with possibly a timer relay. Wilson switch of course works.
CLOSED 7. EDIC: Don't have one from the donor so plan to use a choke cable anyway.
edit - Sold on my decision to omit edic and go manual. Not my primary vehicle, weekend only sort of thing.
No edic on the Canadian spec automatic 2H, therefore nothing required.
CLOSED 8. T/M Control Computer: Not really sure what this is exactly... Help appreciated.
edit - Simply used to monitor the transmission temperature and turn on light if too high. Read that it goes on at 150C and off at 120C which seems high. Would like to have this function. Found an FJ62 12V ecu p/n 89530-60020.
CLOSED 9. Transfer Control Relay: For vacuum switching. Pretty sure I can find some 12 volt VSV's.
Purchased a pneumatic valve to override the whole 24V setup.
FESTO MEH-5/2-1/8-B SOLENOID VALVE W/ MEH-3-12VDC COIL
Festo didn't work as it requires pilot air and can't function with vacuum. Will try some 4runner VSV's
Am I missing anything and does anybody have any ideas on my list of items above? Help is appreciated.
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