Never dead, Just resting. I found my 77 FJ40 about like that rusting away in a backyard in Illinois. Got it started after changing the fluids and cutting the saplings holding it down and drove it from Illinois to Az that same day without a hitch! Only a LandCruiser! All others try to duplicate it but none quite make it as well! I've had two FJs and loved both. Absolutely wonderful machines way overbuilt unlike anything made today.
Nice res. Love old stuff that works still. Shame the things that are wasted imo. I've wanted a jeep for a long time, and now I've an idea of a good old diesel, and I like good old diesels.
i have a 1984 BJ42. that 3B engine is awesome. they are so strong....and they turbos because they came built with under piston oil sprays (the same block was used from the 13B-T engine which was factory turbo'd. Mine has an AXT turbo kit on it a screams up hills in 5th gear. great car. it was really cool to see this one come to life after so long. i hope you keep it going!
This is such a simple and strong engine. I drove our BJ45 everywhere with that simple engine, even the highest motorable roads in the world! The only thing that does break down on these engines is indeed the electric part that controls the fuel pump. So opening it to start the engine, and shutting it down when you turn the key. There is also a safety feature: If the oil pressure drops (with red light in cabin) it closes the fuel pump as well! And the yellow light under the steering wheel also doubles up to tell you if there is water in the fuel line! Which is somewhere under the driver seat (bolted to the chassis)
Yup, that's a classic top gear episode! I have another video where I revive a 1985 pickup, it's not as hard core as the landcruiser adventure, but was fun to bring that one back to life too. Those old yotas are tough!
that engine is almost bulletproof! i used to have a bj40. i was forced to run it with no engine oil on more than one occasion due to punctured rubber hoses (watch out for those. get the steel mesh covered ones if you can). still managed to get me home without any hysterics (aside from the higher engine temp). just replace the hose, replace the oil, and she was good to go. didn't even knock or act up. great job on the salvage!
@@Hc-rt6pe in Colombia we have both willys and these most people swap the diesel engines from these toyotas into the willys ,because they have more power and can run on almost anything kerosene ,vegetable oil ,motor oil, transmission fluid you don't even need a battery or alternator to drive since they use no electricity to run
@@Hc-rt6pe We prefer diesel its cheaper and more common in remote areas because it's used in tractors,generators, ferries and semi trucks where gasoline is scarce.
had one like this with the back end completely under the ground with dirt build up around the doors. dug up the dirt. new battery and it started right up. it was an old 1980's model pajero tho. wish i took a vid of it
13 year old oil in that engine... so bad to start it without changing the oil first, but awesome that it started... just should have changed the oil first
I would love to rescue an old car like that and have it as my first car. And a very good idea having the fuel pump connected to the seatbelt, they should have that sort of thing for cars today.
it's oil not gas it's not so refined that gas. remember that crude petrol is several hundred thousand years and burn very well on the flares. there are not so many additive and transformation in the diesel fuel. they basically remove the sulfur ,not much. it's a way more stable in the long time.
That diesel must have been half sludge, but those old simple mechanical injection systems would run on about anything. Plus the Black Sabbath just made the whole deal :)
thats the effing 3B!!! it doesnt die!!! i have a chevrolet caprice classic station wagon 1977 which runs on, believe it or not, a 1B from a land cruiser! i have NO idea why someone would put that in a chevy but it runs! i start it every 2 3 years just to keep it oiled!
@sebastian2357 Old fuel, in fact it's still running on mostly 13, well 14 now, year old fuel. I don't think diesel goes bad like gas. I put in a couple fresh gallons but the tank started leaking, so I never put any more in. Seems to be very fuel efficient as I haven't ran out yet, lol.
Well done fox. You must got a treasure in the swap. Where is the treasure island located ?...I love your video fox...And I love as well the "Resurection" BJ42...Congratulation you got the beautifull treasure...Regards from Indonesia..
Only a Toyota would do this. I got a 1994 Camry with 325K miles and I cant kill only thing I do is change oil and nothing else yet it still runs excellent
toocheaptosmoke Got to love the diesel! I wish my truck had that engine! There is nothing like the diesel to make an FJ sound like the real thing. B-) I used to see those all the time when I lived in Panama.
It is definitely unique, especially in north america. Driving that thing over tree stumps and ditches with 38.5's and manual steering is a real workout, but with all its weight and torque it just rolls over obstructions like a tank!
toocheaptosmoke Yea, just keep the thumbs tucked in and hope for the best. B-) My 1970 has manual steering as well, the first time my wife drove it, she thought the truck had lost its steering. Luckily, she didn't have time to dwell on that thought, as it has manual brakes as well. (Oddly enough, she hasn't driven it since....)
***** Yea, good point, years back we just called them FJ's to distinguish between the FJ and the BJ series land cruisers. My truck is still an "FJ" first, and a 40 second. The brand new trucks have to stop at FJ.........(You forgot the 45 by the way....) ;-)
I take one they tell me 15 years not working i make jumber for batries and i start the engine its work this car enginge its the strongest engine made in the word after that i take fj manual it not the same of this car oldest better always
