FJ62 destruction
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esh
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Only the Tacoma-equivalent later motor was CRD..
Here, knock yourself out.
http://www.cruiserfaq.com/05-04.php
Here, knock yourself out.
http://www.cruiserfaq.com/05-04.php
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
I'm just getting up to speed on the 1HZ's myself but apparently there were some changes ~98' the made for a bit more power and such, EGR addition, things like that. Very interested to see how you like this as I'm going a similar route myself in the near future
What kindv'e hurdles did you run into on the A440? I know some variant of the A440 was used behind the 1HZ, but it seems pretty rare and information is rather scarce. I'm assuming finding a flexplate and matched torque converter became the issue?
I'll have to get in touch with Lynchmob, sounds like his is a valuable resource for these diesel parts. Do you know if he deals with individual parts like a 1HZ flywheel or a bellhousing for use with the H55F?
Keep up the killer work and I can't wait to see some more pics
esh
Explorer
The A442 was behind 1HZs. I don't think they were behind HD-Ts(edit: actually the faq/DGTLB says they were! which tells you something about their strength), but with Wholesale Auto's mods (extreme valve body, billet torque converter, AND, AND, AND having them set up the body to match the engine's shift points which is VERY IMPORTANT!!) I would not worry at all about the strength of the A440 or A442. They are insanely stout autos. If you need a good cross-cooled radiator I still have the one I ordered from Summit.
We were going a couple routes to make an auto work. I think the absolute best is either a rebuild with the above bits added from Rodney (he'll want a core in trade) and having him set it up, or the extreme rebuild with the same stuff. Really if the auto is the way you want to go (you get much better control and a higher overdrive.. and I really wanted to do it), you need to do it well. Cool it, put a temp gauge on it, have Rodney set it up and you are good to go. For some reason A440/442s are voodoo in the states and I nearly always see half-working rebuilds or people just buying used and hoping for the best.
Yoda still has the parts I got to make the HZ/A440 work. We were going to have to machine down the most minor of bumps somewhere in there (he worked it out), but it was the equivalent of grinding down a caliper to fit 3.5" backspace wheels. Super small mod to make it all work. He can get you any individual weird parts like that.
I am keeping my auto mounts in place in case I decide to head back that route, but if I get a toybox I might just take them off.
There is another trick to the HZ/auto. You will want to make your case manual shift and get rid of all the vacuum stuff so you can run your exhaust inside your frame rails. HZ exhaust is passenger, 12H-T is driver. LM did a writeup on mud about this mod and I think he's got the case sitting there ready to go (we were going to use it for mine).
We were going a couple routes to make an auto work. I think the absolute best is either a rebuild with the above bits added from Rodney (he'll want a core in trade) and having him set it up, or the extreme rebuild with the same stuff. Really if the auto is the way you want to go (you get much better control and a higher overdrive.. and I really wanted to do it), you need to do it well. Cool it, put a temp gauge on it, have Rodney set it up and you are good to go. For some reason A440/442s are voodoo in the states and I nearly always see half-working rebuilds or people just buying used and hoping for the best.
Yoda still has the parts I got to make the HZ/A440 work. We were going to have to machine down the most minor of bumps somewhere in there (he worked it out), but it was the equivalent of grinding down a caliper to fit 3.5" backspace wheels. Super small mod to make it all work. He can get you any individual weird parts like that.
I am keeping my auto mounts in place in case I decide to head back that route, but if I get a toybox I might just take them off.
There is another trick to the HZ/auto. You will want to make your case manual shift and get rid of all the vacuum stuff so you can run your exhaust inside your frame rails. HZ exhaust is passenger, 12H-T is driver. LM did a writeup on mud about this mod and I think he's got the case sitting there ready to go (we were going to use it for mine).
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All the 6 cyl toyota diesels were pump timed . The Prado was the 1st to get common rail with the 1KD FTE in 02 and them the V8 in 07.
I think a few of Toyota small car diesels got common rail in their C diesels about the same time as the Prado
esh
Explorer
Another weekend, an inch of progress...
first some additional previous weekend shots-
auto vs manual pedal buckets
3rd pedal!
3FE coming out
drivetrain assembled
always good to check that you can shift.. we couldn't, so the rails needed a little alignment (much easier outside the truck!)
gears in really good shape, no rounding or wear anywhere
positioning engine to locate temp mounts
side view of engine.. higher than final position will be
rough position relative to front.. fan position to shroud looks pretty dead on
height shot, a little higher than what it will finally be
first some additional previous weekend shots-
auto vs manual pedal buckets
3rd pedal!
3FE coming out
drivetrain assembled
always good to check that you can shift.. we couldn't, so the rails needed a little alignment (much easier outside the truck!)
gears in really good shape, no rounding or wear anywhere
positioning engine to locate temp mounts
side view of engine.. higher than final position will be
rough position relative to front.. fan position to shroud looks pretty dead on
height shot, a little higher than what it will finally be
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loving this thread. thanks for posting.
4Rescue
Expedition Leader
Hey Esh, where in Orygun are you mate??? And would this shop be able to drop a 1KZ-Te into an 89 4Runner??? I'm really loving this build. I drove Diesel Cruisers all over Australia and frankly I can't be happy without one (a diesel). Anyone want a 22RE with 5K on it???
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
esh
Explorer
Dave,
A 1KZ variant wouldn't be a problem for Chris to do. The formula is pretty much the same as what I am doing. Might be simpler since the turbo is already there. We have been talking about it for my '85 pickup. I think I will probably go with a wrecked/auction Tacoma and either the V6 that the FJ Cruiser uses or the 2.7 3RZ.
I am in Salem, he is in Portland and works out of Sellwood. I believe he can get 1KZs in. If you are serious about it (not a cheap undertaking), send me a PM with your contact info and I will pass it along. Let me add that would be an excellent swap choice for your platform. I've been looking at possible alternatives for a while in a hilux platform.
4Rescue
Expedition Leader
Yeah no kidding??? I used to live in Selwood and still live a mere 2 miles away off Clinton near Cleveland HS, now I'm really kicking my self for not finding you and your mate before I dropped the new 22RE in my 4Runner.
the original cost was somewhat tough to swallow but I was ready to do it, problem was that NO-ONE could tell me wether they could actualy DO the swap so I just wasn't willing to have my truck down for 6 months while someone fiddled around with it. I also tossed around the 3RZ idea as well adn while I really do think that teh 22RE is one of a few deservedly LEGENDARY petrol motors it's just way underpowered with my loaded down 1st gen Runner. The other issue I found was sourcing an R151 tranny for a reasonable price as I am NOT wiklling to run a slush box tranny under any circumstances (I have a feeling you mayfeel me on this one)
If I can make the numbers work out I will be droping you a line here in a bit. As much as I'd hate to yank out the new motor I'm sure I could find a neat project that's lighter for it to go into... can you say SFA P/U trail-only rig???
Anyway, back to your build, I'm LOVING IT!!!!!!
Cheers
Dave