Thread: Better than a 4BD1?

http://www.perkins.com/cda/files/220...e%20PN1956.pdf

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Are you aware that Landrover diesels had variable speed governors rather than variable power for 25 years? Same as many typical industrial diesels.

John

I assume you mean the CAV DPA? Are you sure?

3.4L Turbo Diesel+R380 or LT85 is quite a good combination from my point of view. It is not too torquey to destroy the R380, yet, still have the smooth gear changing.

Good weight distribution, power density, fuel consumption...

One thing i realised is that thenengine mounts for these 4-cylinder engines are pretty much the same as the 4BD1. (correct me if I was wrong)

Adapter kit, not sure if we can used the MD PERKINS Kit.

Speaking of Perkins, I remember years ago reading one of the UK LR mags, where someone had sent in a letter to the tech section asking about fitting a Perkins Phaser to a landie (101FC I recall). The mag's "expert" told them to stop being an idiot, that the phaser was far too large, heavy and powerful for the rest of the drivetrain.

I looked up the phaser and saw it was only 4L 4cyl - basically the same as the Cummins 4b(t) and Isuzu 4BD1(T).

Needless to say I stopped buying the mag after that...

Speaking of flywheels - looks like a nice heavy one on this phaser turbo:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s-rFWYKgCw"]Perkins 1004-4T AB - test Wibako - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Speaking of Perkins, I remember years ago reading one of the UK LR mags, where someone had sent in a letter to the tech section asking about fitting a Perkins Phaser to a landie (101FC I recall). The mag's "expert" told them to stop being an idiot, that the phaser was far too large, heavy and powerful for the rest of the drivetrain.

I looked up the phaser and saw it was only 4L 4cyl - basically the same as the Cummins 4b(t) and Isuzu 4BD1(T).

Needless to say I stopped buying the mag after that...

Speaking of flywheels - looks like a nice heavy one on this phaser turbo:
Perkins 1004-4T AB - test Wibako - YouTube

saw that video too.

Phaser was the previous generation product, heavy, big, and large displacement.

I always wanted to find good alternative power solution for LR Disco/Defender. Say around 100KW@2500-2800rpm and 400-450Nm@1600-1800rpm. Minor electrical stuffs, I guess we can't really get rid of it nowadays.

I have sent a couple of enquiries but no one seems to pick up calls and bother to reply emails during the holiday season.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

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Speaking of flywheels - looks like a nice heavy one on this phaser turbo:...

Just going by the four engine mounts it is meant for industrial use, where they typically have to maintain a set speed.

When the load suddenly changes the heavy flywheel helps maintain that speed, until the governor catches up.

And talking about Perkins, aren't they owned by Caterpillar now?

Originally Posted by isuzurover

I assume you mean the CAV DPA? Are you sure?

The early 2a I owned certainly did, and so did the late S3 I own the remains of, so I assume all the others did. I used to use the hand "throttle" as a cruise control and was quite surprised when I got the 110 and found it did not work the same.

John

Speaking of which, do you guys think the NV4500 gearbox can be fitted in to Defender?