Buddy's Shop finally has time for me (they have been swamped).

They torn into the motor this week...kinda explains blow-by and compression issues:










Replacement motor came from a strong running 83 w/200K.





Soooo looking forward to having my truck running again.

Will be keeping the original filter w/this engine, no more adapters or spin-on filters.

Another nice bonce about the 83, no more 85 test-pipe

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toyota fj40 landcruiser with a mercedes om617 3.0L turbo diesel