The Life & Times of Shasta (86 FJ60 conversion to HJ60)

[ontherxs]

Phase 2 - Deconstruction 6

Power steering pump gone

This alien trumpet thing...gone

Nasty. Nothing a good cleaning wont fix.

First engine mount bolt off.

 

[ontherxs]

Phase 3 - Removal of the heart

Heeerressssss Johnny - and Moonshine to the rescue with the engine hoist.

Removed the second engine mount bolt.

Johnny took on the underside to unbolt the skid plates and drive shafts

Separating the drive shaft from the transfer case

Removing the bolts connecting the transfer case to the cross memeber

 

[ontherxs]

Phase 3 - Removal of the heart 2

The drive shafts disconnected ready for the engine, trans, and transfer case to be pulled.

Don't forget the shifters and 8 of the most pain in the ass bolts you'll ever meet.

Ready to pull it.

Removed the exhaust back to the muffler.

 

[ontherxs]

Phase 3 - Removal of the heart 3

Hoist moved into position

A little closer now

Had to "modify" the hoist chain so the head bolt would fit.

All systems go?.. Not quite we had the leveler turned around and it wouldn't pass the heater hoses.

Annnddd. Its Free...

 

[ontherxs]

Phase 3 - Removal of the heart 4

Remove the core support and drop the trans down releasing the drive shafts.

It's like delivering a 700 pound baby

Some man handling

and out she comes.

Beer time!

 

[ontherxs]

Phase 3 - Removal of the heart - Time to clean up and prep for the next phase.

It looks like Johnny did a lot of the work and he did. Can't thank him enough. I tried with good beer tho.

I have some more work to do this week and next to tidy up and restore the engine bay

Johnny having fun with the power washer.

I couldn't get it away from him

A couple final things before we called it a day. Removed the clutch, flywheel, and bell housing (not pictured).

And here she sits. Awaiting the next phase in her life. More pics, stories, and blood to come. Stay tuned.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I had fun man, thanks for letting me help

 

[LockedNLoaded]

That actually does look like fun.

 

[ontherxs]

Just found out its going to be another 3 weeks before the 2H ships.. Damn

Anyone know why I can't go back and edit my posts? I need to fix a few spelling and mislabeled things? I could yesterday.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Man, after taking your money, they're sure taking their time!

You should be able to edit your posts. Should be a link below the text of your post, then your signature.

 

[ontherxs]

Man, after taking your money, they're sure taking their time!

You should be able to edit your posts. Should be a link below the text of your post, then your signature.

Good news is the reason was they took the head off and it had cracks so there getting a new head brought in and will redo the gasket. So better have a delay then have a second one got TitsUP.

On the edit, looks like I can only edit the most recent post. Not the prior ones. Looked on the help section and lots of similar complaints but no answer that I found.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Make sure they give you compression numbers and a run video after the work is done!!!

 

[elkaholic]

Make sure they give you compression numbers and a run video after the work is done!!!

X2bazillion ... you want to be sure that engine is good!

On the edit, looks like I can only edit the most recent post. Not the prior ones. Looked on the help section and lots of similar complaints but no answer that I found.

Buy a Silver Star and you can edit older posts ... I just checked on this on an older post in another thread ....

 

[NCFJ]

You still have a chance to change this

To this

Yeah yeah, I know, I am just messing with you

 

[GLTHFJ60]

The instant power of a vortec is pretty addicting, I'm sure, but there's not much in this world that beats a diesel spooling up under load

 

[elkaholic]

Except a bigger diesel ... you need an ISC 8.3 in that 60, Johnny

 

[NCFJ]

What can I tell ya Johnny, we simply have different opinions. Both variants have been proven to work well and improve the overall performance of the Land Cruiser.

 

[ontherxs]

@NCFJ I'm straight outta low-cash having just "invested" in Shasta a few months ago. while the vortec is nice, an engine transplant was not on my short term to do list. cost containment is a priority now. that, and Johnny makes some good koolaide.

 

[NCFJ]

No worries, I was just messing around a bit.

 

[cboyd]

Phase 3 - Removal of the heart 4


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It's like delivering a 700 pound baby

Don't you mean turd? AHHHH, that felt good.