84 FJ60 new heart

[MountainGoat]

"even with the 35's and stock gearing"

 

[Capriblue45]

Yep still running the stock gears runs 65 at 2500 rpm with 35's.

 

[Cruisertrash]

Yep still running the stock gears runs 65 at 2500 rpm with 35's.

Are you correcting the rpms? Seems low for 35s. I run about 65-68mph on 33s at 2500rpm.

 

[Capriblue45]

I hit 300 miles on the new engine yesterday so time to dump the break in oil and get some new oil in there. I plan to cut open the oil filter and fingers crossed I find nothing of concern. The truck has been running nice and smooth since the rebuild so it should be ready for CM in Mid-April.

 

[Capriblue45]

Filter looked great so no concerns on the rebuild at this time. While I had it in the shop I decided to go back to my 33's just something about steelies with 40 series hubcaps that I love on a 60.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

Those wheels look really good. Love your 60. I need to figure out what I am going to do with mine. Not a fan of the faux beadlock look. Are those 15s?

 

[Capriblue45]

They are 16" that I purchased off of ebay 5-6 years ago. I also bought a set of clips and attached them to the wheels to hold on the stock 40 series hub caps.

 

[Cruisertrash]

Helluva time frame! Are you reusing pistons, rods, etc? Bigger valves? I’ll be following this thread because I’m not too far behind you in doing this.

Well, I dropped my junk at Gunn today. Ready, set, go!

 

[Capriblue45]

you will not be disappointed by how good a freshly built engine runs.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

you will not be disappointed by how good a freshly built engine runs.

Dont put ideas in my head I need a looooong time for my wallet to recover.

Hoping at 164k mine still has some good life before a rebuild.

 

[Capriblue45]

rolled over 1500 miles at Cruise Moab this past week. Had some carb tuning issues on the steep descents that I need to work through. Also with the new found HP and torque I sheared the new drivers side motor mount on Kenney's climb, as you all know that slick rock is mighty grippy.