Yeah, got it used. I think it hasn't been made since 1990, though in Japan some specialty vehicles, like utility trucks and defense forces' jeeps were manufactured with the 12HT for several years more. The H55F transmission came with the engine, they were part of the same vehicle. I didn't need to rebuild anything, installed as it was, tuned it up and have put a good 3000 miles in it so far.
12HT engine is all but bullet proof!! Swapped original 2F petrol in my 1985 FJ60 for one of these, with H55F gearbox... Best thing I ever drove. Great fuel efficiency in a power beast that will most likely outlast me.
Believe it or not, I found it complete with gearbox in an imported engine dealer in Costa Rica, used of course, but in a very good shape. Some used engine dealers bring them from Australia or Japan, where these battle tanks are still very common. Every once in a while, they pop out in the internet. Will surely reccommend this engine to anyone.
Yep, the engine swap is very simple. Bolt in indeed. Radiator has to me modified a bit, but that was simple, same as the linkage for the accelerator, but other than that, not much.
12Ht is a 4 Liter straight six. My 85 FJ60 had a wonderful 2F petrol engine that was running like new, but this one gives me more power and torque.
These are quite alot of money at the moment, especially when importing to U.K. from Japan.I looked at one today on the net, and is £11,250 also didn't include shipping charges.
A Landrover Defender, won't complete 500,000 miles without a problem in the drivetrain, chassis, electrics, bodyshell and the panels.The only 4x4 of many, i can think of that could do it with a possibility is the first diesel Humvee, but they can't be driven through villages and towns all over the world because they are massive.Where did the engine come from in that first Humvee anyway ? an american motorhome perhaps.
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ramdodgeforest 1 year ago
opps! I see you got it used!!
the82spartans 2 years ago
Yeah, got it used. I think it hasn't been made since 1990, though in Japan some specialty vehicles, like utility trucks and defense forces' jeeps were manufactured with the 12HT for several years more. The H55F transmission came with the engine, they were part of the same vehicle. I didn't need to rebuild anything, installed as it was, tuned it up and have put a good 3000 miles in it so far.
paulowalkingtree 2 years ago
that's the sound of a healthy n strong engine
guri131 2 years ago
it is a nice car i have da same 1986/87 turbo diesel and it is fully automatik power machine with sunroof and wintch :)
wahash316 2 years ago
Best sound ever don't you agree?
Landcruiser45 2 years ago
12HT engine is all but bullet proof!! Swapped original 2F petrol in my 1985 FJ60 for one of these, with H55F gearbox... Best thing I ever drove. Great fuel efficiency in a power beast that will most likely outlast me.
paulowalkingtree 2 years ago
Where did you source your 12ht from?
Thanks,
Fellow 85 FJ60 owner
gregaustin64 2 years ago
Believe it or not, I found it complete with gearbox in an imported engine dealer in Costa Rica, used of course, but in a very good shape. Some used engine dealers bring them from Australia or Japan, where these battle tanks are still very common. Every once in a while, they pop out in the internet. Will surely reccommend this engine to anyone.
paulowalkingtree 2 years ago
Is this a bolt in engine swap?
Is the 12ht four litre a straight 6 cylinder? I didn't think it was a 4 banker but I don't know much about them...
I have an 87' FJ 60 but love the diesel power.
Thanks!
the82spartans 2 years ago
Yep, the engine swap is very simple. Bolt in indeed. Radiator has to me modified a bit, but that was simple, same as the linkage for the accelerator, but other than that, not much.
12Ht is a 4 Liter straight six. My 85 FJ60 had a wonderful 2F petrol engine that was running like new, but this one gives me more power and torque.
Bought mine with the gear box for about $6000 US.
paulowalkingtree 2 years ago
@paulowalkingtree
Thanks for the info!
Did you need to purchase used.... or maybe it didn't need to be rebuilt?
Did you get the H55 transmission new or used?
Thanks again.
the82spartans 2 years ago
These are quite alot of money at the moment, especially when importing to U.K. from Japan.I looked at one today on the net, and is £11,250 also didn't include shipping charges.
Elefant95 3 years ago
I have 525tkm on my hj61 and the 12HT engine runs like a dream. it start up like a dream in -25C at winter
weardracing 3 years ago
The 12-HT is better than all Landrover engines ilmambo.
Elefant95 3 years ago
defender ftw
ilmambo 3 years ago
A Landrover Defender, won't complete 500,000 miles without a problem in the drivetrain, chassis, electrics, bodyshell and the panels.The only 4x4 of many, i can think of that could do it with a possibility is the first diesel Humvee, but they can't be driven through villages and towns all over the world because they are massive.Where did the engine come from in that first Humvee anyway ? an american motorhome perhaps.
Elefant95 3 years ago
Gear driven cams and is a pushrod type engine can't beat em.
Elefant95 4 years ago
Wow you could eat your lunch off that engine and a great sound too thums up.
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