If you want an easy solution to getting it in the chassis, use hj47 engine mounts on the block and bellhousing. They bolt straight in. the bellhousing on hj61's are slightly rotated. 47's correct that rotation to make sure the gearbox crossmember lines up. Im currently in the middle of putting a 12ht into a 82 Fj45.
I have pretty fond memories of my Grandfathers old 60 Series which had a turboed 2H motor in it, owned since 1985 Of course I was in Primary school so I didnt know too much about it, Only that it was a Landcruiser and that was enough for me. Hehe It did tour Australia a few times before I was born ('94 baby), And was passenger of numerous road trips with my grandparents when I was young Unfortunately he was never one to take care of it. Always revved the guts out of it (Cold start = Foot to the floor). Then came the rust, Burning oil, Suspension issues. And finally in the winter of 2009 the day of infamy.. The rear diff was shattered beyond recoginition. The old 26 year old 60 series with only 250k had to go As much as dated they are, (loud on the inside and brown interiors - Not my thing Hahaha) I would still love to own one as a doer upper Great Videos Roothy! Always a Fan
I put a rebuilt 12HT in my bj73 landcruiser with a heavy duty clutch, rebuilt injection pump and re-cored toyota ct26 bored out for a bigger compressor wheel and fitted a three inch exhaust. I tell you what she pulls like a freight train, I'm not into flogging shit out of my truck but when iv got a big trailer on her she eats hills now. The 1HDT is a nice mechanical diesel too made by toyota until they ruined it with electronic fuel pumps and crap.
PTO winch must've been the most $$$ accessory on this? I could have used those carpets too mate. Least it was a 61 and not a 60, it was hard enough watching that Troopy getting slayed!
SP 3/8" drive 12v cordless ratchet part no SP81613. But I would recommend the 1/2" drive 16v one (SP81623BU), it is much more powerful. I have one and it is one of my most used tools.
The 61 wasn't it good shape, more bog than steel in the whole body. My mate Pal 'MrLandcruiser' read made sure that what was salvageable went to a good home to keep more 60's alive.
Tristan Watkins that is great to hear mate, got to keep the classics going. The body on the 61 had only recently been done so should be good for a while. Cheers
Sad to see u destroy that 60 series
John great to see you all smiles ear to ear for the old 12HT...
If you want an easy solution to getting it in the chassis, use hj47 engine mounts on the block and bellhousing. They bolt straight in. the bellhousing on hj61's are slightly rotated. 47's correct that rotation to make sure the gearbox crossmember lines up. Im currently in the middle of putting a 12ht into a 82 Fj45.
I have pretty fond memories of my Grandfathers old 60 Series which had a turboed 2H motor in it, owned since 1985
Of course I was in Primary school so I didnt know too much about it, Only that it was a Landcruiser and that was enough for me. Hehe
It did tour Australia a few times before I was born ('94 baby), And was passenger of numerous road trips with my grandparents when I was young
Unfortunately he was never one to take care of it. Always revved the guts out of it (Cold start = Foot to the floor).
Then came the rust, Burning oil, Suspension issues. And finally in the winter of 2009 the day of infamy..
The rear diff was shattered beyond recoginition. The old 26 year old 60 series with only 250k had to go
As much as dated they are, (loud on the inside and brown interiors - Not my thing Hahaha)
I would still love to own one as a doer upper
Great Videos Roothy! Always a Fan
You should just keep the 61 series. Rip
that was painful to watch owning a 12ht hj61 myself :P
yer mate this is painful i own a 62
Austraverse iii
What a nice donor rig, is anything available for purchase, ie: seats and she'll, maybe lockers? Please I'm serious
cant wait to see the finished product
I put a rebuilt 12HT in my bj73 landcruiser with a heavy duty clutch, rebuilt injection pump and re-cored toyota ct26 bored out for a bigger compressor wheel and fitted a three inch exhaust. I tell you what she pulls like a freight train, I'm not into flogging shit out of my truck but when iv got a big trailer on her she eats hills now. The 1HDT is a nice mechanical diesel too made by toyota until they ruined it with electronic fuel pumps and crap.
Roothy, the 12HT is good, but it cannot touch a 1HD-FT. Especially if that 1HD-FT is intercooled. Sweet buildup though mate.
PTO winch must've been the most $$$ accessory on this? I could have used those carpets too mate. Least it was a 61 and not a 60, it was hard enough watching that Troopy getting slayed!
Give my mate Paul 'MrLandcruiser' read a shout if you need anything for a 60 mate.
top truck , had one of those new when they were released, just had to have one
what happened to the rest of the parts
,i have nice parts not nice body
So what adventure are you on now John since you are no on Lowrange ?
It's a shame to see that 61 get torn down, they're almost extinct in the UK now and I think nice ones are extinct. I was born in the wrong country ...
whats that battery impact wrench they use?
The long ratchet one at 2:17 ? SP tools, not sure on model though.
SP 3/8" drive 12v cordless ratchet part no SP81613.
But I would recommend the 1/2" drive 16v one (SP81623BU), it is much more powerful. I have one and it is one of my most used tools.
I love the 12HT, just need to get used to the Whiskey throttle
Try fitting a stronger return spring on the throttle, my mate Si did that on his HJ61 and he reckons it helped.
what hapened to the fairy overdrive in the mustard truck , i think i knew the owner
how does that guy work with sunglasses around his neck all the time?!?
LOVE IT 👍👍👍👍👍👍
could of just put the 45series cab on the 60series mate
Oh I thought u were going to part out the original milo
That 61 is way better then milo 2 you should of made the 61 milo2
Nooooooo
Not the 60
Man just restore the 60!!!What a waste
The 61 wasn't it good shape, more bog than steel in the whole body. My mate Pal 'MrLandcruiser' read made sure that what was salvageable went to a good home to keep more 60's alive.
JOHN ROOTH the 61 body is on my chassis now still a very clean cab no rust at all
Tristan Watkins that is great to hear mate, got to keep the classics going. The body on the 61 had only recently been done so should be good for a while. Cheers