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Trying this and another post, need an answer.

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OM617 (82) into 85FJ60 - mounting issues
Hi, New here, have wanted to put the om617 into a small 4x4 for a while now and finally got my chance. I have an 85 FJ60 Landcruiser and I have gotten the adapter kit from Luke at 4x4 Labs (nice kit).

I have the kit on, new clutch assembly, bell housing on and the motor hanging in the engine compartment.

Had some initial issues getting the bell housing to go back on the transmission, but eventually got all 4 bolts to thread and seat.

MY ISSUE IS: if we tighten down all the bolts between the transmission (Stock FJ60 4 speed manual) and the bell housing (Standard) We cannot turn the engine. Back the bolts off 1/4" and we can turn the engine over. What is missing?

Other issues at this point appear to be that I will need to modify my oil pan to clear the Differential, and my oil filter is hitting the firewall (3 lb sludge on the firewall should fix).

I think I even got all the electrical out of the donor car. may have more questions in a bit.