seyser Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 We started combining soybeans yesterday. I used my fj40 to pull our 35ft bean head out to the field. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Looks Good! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-304737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I saw my first FJ45 recently. The troop carrier long wheelbase version, still with only two side doors (plus the rear doors), and equipped with the diesel engine.The FJ40, and uniquely styled FJ55........doesn't get much better than that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-304793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 There's a guy here with a few FJ's, all diesels and "summer use only" lol. He's also got a couple quad cab Mitsubishi cab over pickups, 4WD on solid axles with diesels. It's a tight call for my favourite off roader between Jeep CJ & YJ, Scouts, old Broncos and FJ's.... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-304822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 There's a guy here with a few FJ's, all diesels and "summer use only" lol. He's also got a couple quad cab Mitsubishi cab over pickups, 4WD on solid axles with diesels.It's a tight call for my favourite off roader between Jeep CJ & YJ, Scouts, old Broncos and FJ's....The Bronco, and particularly the Scout, required modifications to perform. The FJs were ready, right out of the box. The CJ2A and CJ3A were good. The MB lacked the convenient tailgate, and the CJ3B's ugly high hood didn't make the F-head worth it. I suppose an early CJ5 (or M38A1) with the F-head is okay, but heavier than the 2A and 3A without meaningful benefit.The 1960s Nissan Patrol, a respectful copy of the Land Rover 88, was a worthy performer as well.Speaking of Land Cruisers, my favorite current model after the 70 Series, the Prado Land Cruiser, is now available in the global market with an all-new 2.8-liter diesel that uses SCR for an emissions solution.-----------------------------------------------------------The new 2.8 litre D-4D turbo diesel engine replaces the current 3.0-l engine, with a focus on improved driveability via better torque delivery, plus lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. It delivers 177 hp @ 3400 rpm and can be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a new 6-speed automatic transmission.Available on 3-door and 5-door models, Toyota’s newly developed 2.8 D-4D Global Diesel (GD) engine combines an 11 percent increase in low speed torque and a 7 percent increase in maximum torque with a 9 percent reduction in average fuel consumption.The engine features Toyota’s first urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that can eliminate up to 99 percent of NOx emissions.Mated to the new 6-speed Super ECT automatic transmission, the 2.8 D-4D develops 370 N·m of torque at only 1,200 rpm, and a maximum 450 N·m of torque between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm.It will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 12.7 seconds, and on to a top speed of 175 km/h.Average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by 9 percent to 7.4 l/100 km (7.2 l/100 km for 3-door) and 194 g/km (190 g/km for 3-door) respectively.Performance figures are slightly improved with the 6-speed manual transmission, but average efficiency figures are similar.The new 2.8 D-4D engine incorporates a comprehensive range of measures designed to save weight, enhance combustion efficiency and reduce friction.The engine features an electronically controlled, common-rail type fuel injection system that achieves higher pressure and more advanced injection pressure control. A new piston shape has been adopted to match the new shape of the combustion chamber. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-304831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 the old cruisers as we call them out here I came home from hospital as a baby in a FJ45 lv FJ wagon and spent my child hood growing up in them we never had normal cars just cruisers we went all over Australia towing the caravan on family holidays Dad never went above 80 km/h - 50 M/h 3400 km to Perth a bloody long way 2900 km - Cairnsgood old daysPaul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-304854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Pulled alot of the Chevy style F and 2F inline sixes out of them and put in 307 and 327 V-8's. Damn good 4x4 to start with. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-305096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 SBC conversions were/are pretty popular. I prefer the original engine myself. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-305125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 SBC conversions were/are pretty popular. I prefer the original engine myself.I do too. The F series is an improved GM design and IMO is Bullet proof. People seem to think the SBC conversion is an improvement. Same as swaps we did on the CJ2 / CJ3's swapping in the FORD 2300 fours. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41891-fj40-doing-farm-work/#findComment-305144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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