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mattmcfadzean

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Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:27 pm
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Vehicle: 1983 f10a

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:34 pm

Hi guys,
I have an 83 sj40 and was wondering if I can swap an 85 sj50 body onto it? Are they both NT?

Gwagensteve

Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:30 pm
Posts: 12997
Location: Melbourne

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:20 am

Yes, they are both NT but that’s not relevant for fitting the body.

Two of the body bolts are in different locations between the models- the ones on the inside near the trans tunnel and rear mounts of the front seats.

The sj50 studs are longer and the sj50 body runners aren’t compatible with the sj40 chassis, so you may have to make a small body lift for the studs to work.

The sj40 is extnetally regulated, the sj50 has no provision for an external regulator

You’ll need to tap a barb on the inlet manifold for the sj50 brake booster

Gear lever cutout and boot are in the wrong spot

The looms and wiring are substantially different.

Anything is possible but it’s a bit of a messy job.

greavesyzook

Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:22 pm
Posts: 359
Location: Victoria "south Gippsland"
Vehicle: 1992 suzuki sierra hardtop

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:38 am

What's wrong with the sj40 body

mattmcfadzean

newbie

Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:27 pm
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Vehicle: 1983 f10a

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 5:09 pm

The 40 body is rusty as buggery. Have just about finished a rebuild of the 1 litre. So the flip side of that is can I chuck my 1l in the 85 instead?

greavesyzook

Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:22 pm
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Location: Victoria "south Gippsland"
Vehicle: 1992 suzuki sierra hardtop

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:46 am

No sj50s have a 1.3l engine

MrRocky

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Location: perth

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:26 am

Are you sure about that

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Technotron101

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Vehicle: 1987 WT LWB Sierra Styleside

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:22 am

Well mines an sj51 and it's got a 1.3. I thought SJ50 was NT 1.3, whereas SJ40 was NT 1L?

And SJ70 is WT 1.3

bumstein

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Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:35 pm

Technotron101 wrote:

And SJ70 is WT 1.3

roughly, but there was a crossover period around ’88 where 50’s come out WT and some various other bits. I can’t comment on whether or not all SJ50’s were 1.3

Last edited by bumstein on Sat Nov 25, 2017 2:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.

MrRocky

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Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:57 pm

My understanding is sj50 is nt 1.3ltr

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greavesyzook

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Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 4:41 pm

Yeah sj50 is 1.3

Last edited by greavesyzook on Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.

MrRocky

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Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:42 pm

Suzistore website says sj50 is 1.3 also...

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Gwagensteve

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Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 7:57 pm

My SJ50 says Sj50’s are 1.3. My SJ40 says sj40’s are 1.0 litre.

MrRocky

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Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:10 am

greavesyzook wrote:

Yeah sj50 is not 1.3

greavesyzook wrote:

No sj50s have a 1.3l engine

Haha edit all you want :thefinger:

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greavesyzook

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Location: Victoria "south Gippsland"
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Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:50 pm

I accidentally said it wasn't a 1.3 lol... if see my first post I said sj50s are 1.3 before all yous

Technotron101

Joined: Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:08 pm
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Vehicle: 1987 WT LWB Sierra Styleside

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 4:43 pm

Funny how much difference a bit of punctuation can make.

No, sj50s have a 1.3l engine

VS

No sj50s have a 1.3l engine

Leaves it very open to interpretation.

bumstein

az supporter

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Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:11 pm

Similar to;

I helped my Uncle Jack, off a horse. Vs;
I helped my uncle jack off a horse.

Punctuation is king

greavesyzook

Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:22 pm
Posts: 359
Location: Victoria "south Gippsland"
Vehicle: 1992 suzuki sierra hardtop

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:46 pm

bumstein wrote:

Similar to;

I helped my Uncle Jack, off a horse. Vs;
I helped my uncle jack off a horse.

Punctuation is king

Lol

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