I'm looking at some FJ-60 Cruisers on e-bay but I don't know anything about them since I'm a Montero owner.

1. What year in the 80's did they switch to fuel-injection?
2. What to look out for.
3. Any tips ?

Thanks
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Les

I could be wrong, but I think fuel injection came on the 3FE which was introduced with the FJ62. 62s came out in the late '80s, around '88. If it's an automatic with rectangular headlights, it's a 62.

Look out for rust, intake manifold leaks, power steering pump leaks (into air pump), and t-case that won't stay in 4WD.

Here's a spec sheet I copied for you. I had an FJ62 until I it sold about 2 years ago and the guy I mainly 4 wheel with still has one. I loved everything about it, but the mpg is nothing to get excited about. I sold mine when a head cracked and wifey wanted a new 4Runner. Check the plugs for a milky white residue, that's bad. Antifreeze getting into the gas has been a complaint I've heard more than once. I'd vote for a 62 over a 60 series just for the fuel injection. No worries about float bowls draining on an incline and stalling with FI -

The FJ62 is distinguishable from the 60 series by its fuel injected 4.0 liter 6-cylinder 3F-EFI engine, automatic transmission, rectangular headlights, larger side view mirrors and power options.

Model
FJ62

Manufacturer
Toyota/TLC

Years Available
1988-1990

Body Style
4-Door Wagon

Seating Capacity
Five to Seven

Drivetrain
Front Engine, 4x4

Engine
4.0 liter OHV Inline 6 cyl.

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection

Horsepower
155 @ 4000 rpm

Torque
220 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm

Transmission
ECT 4-Speed Automatic

Wheelbase
107.5 in.

Length
184.0 in.

Width
70.9 in.

Height
68.9 in.

Track, F/R
58.5/57.9 in.

Cargo Storage
98 cu. ft.

Towing Capacity
3500 lbs.

Suspension
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Brakes, F/R
Power Ventilated Disc/Drum

Curb Weight
4480 lbs.

Clearance
8.1 in.

Fuel Capacity
23.8 gal.

MPG Estimate
12/19



EXTERIORS
Solid Exterior
Alpine White
Freeborn Red
Royal Blue
Metallic Exterior
Champagne
Granite Dark Gray
Charcoal Gray
Charcoal Gray/Silver Blue
Champagne/Brown



FEATURES
All Electric Power Options: Door Locks, Windows, Antenna
Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Front & Rear Heaters
Excellent On & Off-Road Capability
Unmatched Reliability & Durability
Stand-Out Aggressive Appearance

If interested, a "newbie guide" is posted at Sleeoffroad for 91-97 years.

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical/technical.htm

Cheers,
Dave