Does Toyota part 16360-61023 fit an FJ40?
Catalog fitment, production range, and installation checks for the discontinued Toyota FJ40 carburetor-cooling fan.
Short answer
Yes—for the catalog-listed 1977–1980 FJ40 applications, Toyota 16360-61023 is the No. 2 fan used as the carburetor-cooling blower. That includes a 1979 FJ40. It is discontinued, and a loose fan is not a complete retrofit: the body-side mounting bracket, connector, thermal input, controller or timer, relay, fuse, and wiring must also match or be recreated safely.
Tools and setup
Before you start
- Confirm the production month and that the installed engine and carburetor system still match the original application.
- Inspect the left-side cowl or vent area for the factory mounting bracket and harness before buying a fan by part number alone.
Safety equipment
- Eye protection
- Insulated test leads
Materials
- Correct fuse and automotive wire only after the circuit is identified
Procedure
Confirm the application
Match the truck's production month and engine to the catalog range. Do not use the seller's donor year as the only fitment proof.
Check: The truck falls in the listed range or you have documented the retrofit differences.
Inventory the system
Verify the fan, cowl bracket, connector, thermal switch, controller or timer, relay, fuse, power feed, and ground. A fan motor by itself cannot reproduce factory operation.
Check: Every required component has a known connection and mounting location.
Bench-test before installation
Test the fan motor with a fused 12-volt supply and verify rotation without leaving it connected longer than necessary.
Check: The motor starts cleanly without excessive current draw, noise, or contact with its housing.
Verify controlled operation
Use the wiring diagram for the truck or the documented replacement controller. The blower should be controlled by temperature and the shutdown circuit rather than wired permanently on.
Check: The circuit activates and stops as designed, the wire and fuse remain cool, and no backfeed is present.
Verification checks
- The fan clears the body and ducting through its full movement and does not contact wiring.
- The circuit remains fused and does not energize unintended ignition or accessory circuits after shutdown.
- A hot-restart complaint is retested after installation; the fan is not assumed to cure unrelated battery, ground, ignition, float, or fuel-delivery faults.
Common mistakes
- Confusing this auxiliary carburetor blower with the belt-driven radiator fan.
- Buying the fan without the cowl bracket or control components.
- Treating a seller's donor year as proof that every connector and production-month detail matches.
Safety notes
- Any custom wiring must be fused close to its power source and routed away from fuel, exhaust heat, and moving linkage.
OEM and aftermarket options
Evidence
- E1Toyota 16360-61023 FanParts catalog · Vehicle fitment: 1977–1980 Toyota Land Cruiser; Fan No. 2; replaces 16362-61022
Catalog-stated fitment and discontinued status.
- E2Carburetor Blower 78–80Parts catalog · Production range stated as 1977.09–1980.01
Specialist vendor-stated production window; verify against the truck.
- E3Restored FJ40 16360-61023 carb cooling fanCommunity synthesis · Community restoration note comparing 61023 and 61024
Community-reported connector difference, not factory supersession documentation.
Related knowledge
Written with AI assistance and reviewed against the evidence listed above. Verify safety-critical procedures and specifications against the cited factory source.