Hello, I am definitely new here and most definitely not a mechanic type. I have a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser fj40. I am looking to swap out the 2f engine for a 5.3 LS Chevy engine. I have purchase the Chevy engine and looking to sell the 2f engine and transmission from my FJ40. I have no clue what to ask for it, any help would be appreciated. It is running and just took it on a 140 mile off road trip. It performed incredibly.
Selling an engine out of 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
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You should do a compression (dry/wet test) and post the numbers along with a direct read oil pressure (with your wt of oil) warmed up at idle. That will help get you top dollar if its really good. Shipping is expensive, try local first.
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Thank you, I am having my mechanic get those numbers. It runs good and no problems with the transmission. I won’t say it doesn’t leak at the seals
pb4ugo
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You should put an ad in the classified section.
WarDamnEagle
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So why are you going to all the expense of making it a Chevota?
No one here can really give you a what it’s worth figure honestly. You will probably get plenty of interest here. If someone is close enough to you and you can show that it runs and is in good shape with all the numbers you will likely get a good offer. You are dealing with enthusiasts here so they will know what to look for.
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Hmmm. New member. Not a mechanic. In a hurry to modify a vehicle they seem unfamiliar with...
Guess they've got cash to burn or are lying about the state of the 2F.
I wonder who sold them on the 5.3?!?
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Last year I sold an '83 or '84 2f that I'd been storing for 20 years. Put it on my run stand and fired it up to find compression @ 170, op at 75. Listed it for 2200.00 on CL. Sold right away. Sinced you asked about value, that's my experience.
pb4ugo
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As I mentioned b4, post an ad in the classified section. The best way to sell an engine is "can hear run", 2nd best is to post compression # and have a video of cold engine start up and keep it running while it warms up.
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i wouldn’t expect to recoup a lot of money to be honest. i couldn’t give one away recently and just scrapped it as it was taking up too much floor space in my shop. good compression and a video as mentioned will get you the best price but i doubt it’ll be a lot.
Living in the Past
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Think it really a timing location that will determine the value. Not being able to personally inspect a used engine then having to ship it most are willing to pay a lot for a unknown engine. Get and find out it should be rebuilt before being installed get expensive real quick. Never of years ago a 3FE was for sale in Tucson for $200. That included everything from the air cleaner to the transmission adapter plate. Including all bolt on accessories. I finally drove down from Phoenix and bought it.
