1969 Toyota Landcruiser (FJ45) — Repair Solution

5.7L 350 8cyl 16v OHV Carb Petrol · Engine Locked Up · Engine

Toyota Landcruiser (FJ45) Engine Locked Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Landcruiser (FJ45)
Year: 1969
Engine: 5.7L 350 8cyl 16v OHV Carb Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Locked Up

Customer Complaint

This is an engine rebuild and swap over. The engine is a Hotty Chevy 350 supercharged with a turbo 400 transmission box.

It locked up on installation.

Problem Summary

Bad earths were the cause of this problem for an engine reconditioner who was facing a potentially big warranty claim had he not figured it out.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYFJ69124
Vehicle1969 Toyota Landcruiser (FJ45)
Engine5.7L 350 8cyl 16v OHV Carb Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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