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08-08-2009, 05:01 PM
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| Ford Straight Six Into FJ40? Hi; I've got a '76 FJ40 that's still in pretty good shape, except for bad compression (rings). Now I've got a chance to pick up a '77 Ford straight six, 250 ci. Does this sound like a likely swap? How would I go about finding whatever it takes to adapt the Ford on to the Toyota 4 speed? Thanks  |
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08-09-2009, 12:03 PM
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| To start to answer my own question, Petersons 4 Wheel has a list of adapter retailers at 4x4 Truck Engine Swap Kits - 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine |
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08-10-2009, 08:54 PM
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| I was going to post up that when it comes to the Fj advance adapters is the first place i always look. AdvanceAdapters.com | Engine & Transmission Conversion Adapters - Advance Adapters |
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08-20-2009, 02:17 PM
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 Well...it seems that this isn't a very popular transplant. I wasn't able to source an adapter kit, so I told the engine seller I'd pass. Now I'm thinking that I'll do a ring job on the Toyota engine. This in spite of the awfull luck I've had with the FJ40 six. -Oil pan popped a spot weld & oil thrown out. Non-functioning oil press gauge meant I didn't know what was happening until main bearing #1 started barking. -Valve seat disintegrated leaving chunks of metal bouncing in the cylinder. -I talked to the guys at the local junk yard. They didn't have an engine, but a yard 150 miles away had one they claimed was "good". I paid & had it sent to the garage where poor old Toy had been towed. It was installed, & when I went to pick up, was told it had poor compression...did it ever! A huge blue cloud followed the car everywhere! I'm surprised I didn't get busted! Well I've got a couple of tractors that need work, then a ring job & maybe new main bearings. |
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08-20-2009, 08:14 PM
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| I still have the stock straight 6 in my 72 so someone must have really neglected yours. My next move is to put a small V8 and swap my 3 speed for a 4 speed. Why not a small V8? I know they have everything you need http://www.tlc4x4.com/2000/Parts/tlc_bellhsg.htm |
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