I have a 1977 FJ-55 with stock driveline that is going to be getting a 81 Mosley Motors 2F and Valley Hybrids H55/Split Case
Questions for those that have swapped new drivelines into FJ55s
On the engine. I would love to ditch the loud ass fixed plastic fan for one with a clutch but there is not much room between the water pump and the stock radiator. @cruiseroutfit ?
As y’all know having a good Pig radiator and shroud is not something I’m wanting to mess with.
If anyone has made this upgrade, what parts did you use?
Second question.
I would love to get a head start on the driveshaft modifications as well.
Does anyone have this same setup in their pig? If so, could I trouble you for some driveshaft measurements?
I can source some FJ60 shafts and have them modded and slip the 55 yokes on the differential end.
Third....I am planning on reusing my 1977 bellhousing and hanging this 55/split combo off the back without a crossmember. When I was building Patina @FJ40Jim said this was acceptable (after I had built a crossmember out of a FJ60 crossmember)
But I’m interested to hear how you did it. Looks like I’ll have to redo my new muffler if I have to use a crossmember.
Last, I am planning on using a 60 series AC style motor mount and 3 toe harmonic balancer for future AC addition. Will this mount fit in the pig bay? Looks like it will from just looking in there but if you have done it let me know.
What am I missing?
Questions for those that have swapped new drivelines into FJ55s
On the engine. I would love to ditch the loud ass fixed plastic fan for one with a clutch but there is not much room between the water pump and the stock radiator. @cruiseroutfit ?
As y’all know having a good Pig radiator and shroud is not something I’m wanting to mess with.
If anyone has made this upgrade, what parts did you use?
Second question.
I would love to get a head start on the driveshaft modifications as well.
Does anyone have this same setup in their pig? If so, could I trouble you for some driveshaft measurements?
I can source some FJ60 shafts and have them modded and slip the 55 yokes on the differential end.
Third....I am planning on reusing my 1977 bellhousing and hanging this 55/split combo off the back without a crossmember. When I was building Patina @FJ40Jim said this was acceptable (after I had built a crossmember out of a FJ60 crossmember)
But I’m interested to hear how you did it. Looks like I’ll have to redo my new muffler if I have to use a crossmember.
Last, I am planning on using a 60 series AC style motor mount and 3 toe harmonic balancer for future AC addition. Will this mount fit in the pig bay? Looks like it will from just looking in there but if you have done it let me know.
What am I missing?