Builds The Architect's '77 FJ40 (3 Viewers)

[myquestoyota]

I don't think he is assembling the engine.

 

[myquestoyota]

Beat me to it GA

 

[78fj40mg]

Thanks for the info....Fortunately for me, the mechanic has already installed that pulley on my rebuilt 2F.

My attachments are; intake mani, exhaust mani, carb, dizzyy, new thermostat & new housing, oil filter bracket & new sensor, engine brackets & new bushings, valve cover, new radiator, new radiator hoses, all new heater hoses & engine connectors, new OEM hose clamps, new Clutch kit, Vintage Air bracket for my CCOT compressor and alternator, spark plugs & wires, Energy Suspension Kit, and anything else I've forgot to mention.

Yep, that will keep me busy for the foreseeable future. The process will begin tomorrow night.

Good news! Based on the pics you posted I thought it was just a block and head didn't see the pulley, all I see is the timing gear cover from this pic.

 

[78fj40mg]

Your 2F should look like this with the main crank pulley installed

I do not believe that your 2F has pulley on it, however, your pic is not very clear so I could be wrong.

I think this pic is a bit clearer so I am wrong, sorry!

 

[GA Architect]

Your 2F should look like this with the main crank pulley installed

I do not believe that your 2F has pulley on it, however, your pic is not very clear so I could be wrong.

OH $HIT, someone must have stolen it while I was relaxing on the beach last week!!!!!

Uh....If it's yours, Youze got a nice purddy multi color engine there, Mr. Mike, and the pulley shows up like a lantern in Danny's Truck out in the desert. Note, My pulley is solid black, and actually has three grooves. It is special, and I'm keeping it hidden!.....It's there my friend.

Here is photo of my engine being dropped off at the Machine Shop, before it got a nice new paint job.

 

[78fj40mg]

Oops! Brain fart!
I knew yours had a pulley, I was f-ing with you!

 

[78fj40mg]

This was my first time using this first time ever!

 

[GA Architect]

A sour note!...........*sigh*

Guess what got overlooked at the machine shop? I don't even have my engine installed and I've already got to make modifications to it.

 

[myquestoyota]

Good catch, I neglected to fix that and paid the price 1000 miles into a rebuild.

 

[fj401978]

A sour note!...........*sigh*

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Guess what got overlooked at the machine shop? I don't even have my engine installed and I've already got to make modifications to it.

I hate to see that they missed that, but on a positive note, you did catch it and it is a pretty easy fix, even with the head on. Obviously, it would have been easier with it off, but with your attention to detail, you'll ace it with great care...a one job for you!

Great looking engine and your truck is awesome!

Skip

 

[myquestoyota]

Heck, I missed it twice! Instead of doing it when I rebuilt my spare engine, I missed it when my engine failed. Put in a new crank and one rod and saw the spurting oil on first startup. So I ended up doing it while the engine was in the truck. So far so good.

 

[GA Architect]

I hate to see that they missed that, but on a positive note, you did catch it and it is a pretty easy fix, even with the head on. Obviously, it would have been easier with it off, but with your attention to detail, you'll ace it with great care...a one job for you!

Great looking engine and your truck is awesome!

Skip

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Skip....a 45 minute job that will take me a few hours to complete!

OCD is no fun!......I've been told, use grease on the bits and the shavings will stick to it. Less chance for them getting inside the galley way.

Now to figure the best method to tackle this job.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Most also remove the corresponding head bolt inside that galley - I'd suggest putting some sort of a rag down inside the hole past the oil port to prevent shavings from falling down inside . Yes , a light coat of chassis grease helps hold the chips to the tap and it takes quite a few passes and clean/repeat cycles but can be done .
Sarge

 

[myquestoyota]

That's what I did

 

[GA Architect]

The last few items are trickling in for the engine swap. Received my rebuilt 2F's initial oil transfusion! For the first 500 miles, the GOOD STUFF from Mr. Joe Gibbs! After that, it will be (per the engine builder) Valvoline VR1 20w50 with a Wix 51515.

 

[G-Cat]

Back to wheel widening:

The two sets of widened FJ-40 wheels that I have were both built by removing the OE centers and welding them in to new, wider, barrels. Is this how yours were widened or did your guy actually split your OE barrels and add material to gain the extra width?

Thanks!

 

[GA Architect]

Back to wheel widening:

The two sets of widened FJ-40 wheels that I have were both built by removing the OE centers and welding them in to new, wider, barrels. Is this how yours were widened or did your guy actually split your OE barrels and add material to gain the extra width?

Thanks!

The OEM rims were split near the center weld and material was added. The welds are on the tire side of the rims, so all you see up-close are the lines/seams of the added material. I could have welded up these seams, ground them flat, repaint the rims and you would never know they were messed with.

 

[GA Architect]

I was hoping for a pic of the Taco sagging with that lump in the back of it - their springs are not from the same lineage as a Cruiser for sure , mine bottoms out with around 350lbs in it ....
Sarge

Sarge - These are for you.
Before loading up the rebuilt 2F....empty bed

After loading up my rebuilt 2F at 750 lbs......about 2" of drop, see below.

Maybe it is time for some new springs on your Tacoma?

 

[GA Architect]

Guess what this photo represents?....kind of goes along with the photos in my above post.

 

[sterling]

Dropped off the rig @ ACC for open heart transplant?