Thread: Another Isuzu conv query

Actually it was my mate who is doing all the mechanical work.

I got your no from an old thread and your no was attached.

All good mate.
I had a full on day also and hate it when phone rings etc.

We got another guy Dave who PM me and I shall wait and see what happens.
Anything is pos, We just don't wanna throw too much money at it.


Thanks anyway.


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Originally Posted by rijidij

The 3.6L is the same block as the 4BD1 3.9L. The standard gearboxes behind the Landys fitted with these were Lt95(4 speed) and Lt85(5 speed) Unfortunately, even if you use one of these boxes, the flywheel housing and bellhousing are very hard to find second hand. You can buy them new, but they are far from cheap.
More info in these other threads.......
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/isuzu-land...onversion.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/isuzu-land...v-starter.html

are the Isuzu 3.6 and 3.9 really the same sized block? the engines are of similar design, but i am led to believe they don't share any parts of the same dimensions.

That sounds right and wrong all at the same time, it depends which experts you speak to from Isuzu.

We called several suppliers and they do not all say the same.
Some/ most say same block and interchangeable parts and others say definately not.

Bit like the old days at Leyland really!!!

Originally Posted by paulthepilot_5

are the Isuzu 3.6 and 3.9 really the same sized block? the engines are of similar design, but i am led to believe they don't share any parts of the same dimensions.

I don't know about internal parts, but the bell housing I bought second hand was previously fitted to a 3.6, now it's on my 4BD1T.

Off Topic Question:

What are you doing with the old 2.4 VM?

Iam one of those sickos that have a VM in my old girl, and due to the fact that they keep breaking I have started a nice little collection of spares.

P.S.
The reason I have not relented and swapped the motor out (my preference would be a Perkins 4.182 aka Mazda HA), is because I am stubborn and refuse to let the car win, there is probably a bit of stupidity mixed in there as well.

Sold it some time ago to another member here.
We also had a spare motor with heaps of new stuff on it.
We just could not get the thing to work properly.

It should have stayed as a stationary motor or boat motor or even anchor.(kidding)

They had great idea with individual heads etc but just different metals do differnet things.


Sorry buddy

Originally Posted by maca

Off Topic Question:

What are you doing with the old 2.4 VM?

Iam one of those sickos that have a VM in my old girl, and due to the fact that they keep breaking I have started a nice little collection of spares.

P.S.
The reason I have not relented and swapped the motor out (my preference would be a Perkins 4.182 aka Mazda HA), is because I am stubborn and refuse to let the car win, there is probably a bit of stupidity mixed in there as well.

How do I put this nicely



I admire your stupidity?





No






I respect your ignorance?










No









That's cool






Yep, that's the one