Thread: Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

Originally Posted by Sideroad

Hey Gromit,
I am guessing you have a reasonable idea about the C240 by now. How do you go for finding parts? Are these getting hard to find and source these days?
Just asking as I am yet to rego mine and don't yet know how good it is. I'm guessing a few months of daily driving will tell.
I have found a S3 'wreck' with a C240 (no gearbox, but still has clutch) and was wondering if the motor should be bought as a spare. I'm not all that cashed up so I don't want to go for it unless these are getting to be rare.

I haven't had to buy anything for the C240 apart from the flywheel bolts & a bolt for the crank pulley. Managed to get them from an Isuzu dealer but the issue was with them finding a parts manual, with a part number they can help.

I got a spare motor which is a standby for things like alternator, starter motor, injection pump etc. Does the one you've been offered have the conversion plate still attached ? If it's cheap enough I'd get it for spares, I think I paid $60 and got some other parts thrown in the deal.

The same motor is apparently used in forklifts and other industrial applications so getting gaskets etc shouldn't be too hard.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

I haven't had to buy anything for the C240 apart from the flywheel bolts & a bolt for the crank pulley. Managed to get them from an Isuzu dealer but the issue was with them finding a parts manual, with a part number they can help.

I got a spare motor which is a standby for things like alternator, starter motor, injection pump etc. Does the one you've been offered have the conversion plate still attached ? If it's cheap enough I'd get it for spares, I think I paid $60 and got some other parts thrown in the deal.

The same motor is apparently used in forklifts and other industrial applications so getting gaskets etc shouldn't be too hard.


Colin

I going out later this week to grab it. Owner is letting me take it for $100, which I think is a pretty good deal, but we will see.
I'll let you know how I go.
I have had you flywheel adventure in mind regarding a spare engine. From the pics, this one still has the clutch attached, so im hoping it still has the adapter.

Hey gromit,
What manual did you track down for the C240?
I found a short one on Scribd, pic is of the front page. 38pages long.
I seems pretty basic. Shows removal of items, but not much on the repair or break down of them. Eg. fuel pump
Is this as good as I should expect to find?
Did you find a parts manual? Those are usually good for assembly orders.
Cheers.

Originally Posted by Sideroad

Hey gromit,
What manual did you track down for the C240?
I found a short one on Scribd, pic is of the front page. 38pages long.
I seems pretty basic. Shows removal of items, but not much on the repair or break down of them. Eg. fuel pump
Is this as good as I should expect to find?
Did you find a parts manual? Those are usually good for assembly orders.
Cheers.

Sorry, up side down

I found a workshop manual (C240-WE-151). Just not quite sure whether it's for the automotive or stationary version of the motor.
It covers servicing of injector nozzles, injector pump, vacuum pump etc. etc. I'm hoping I don't ever have to use it
No luck with a parts manual but Patterson Cheney (local Isuzu agent) managed to find their own very worn copy.

Fuel filter (spin on) is a Z169A Search Part | Ryco Fuel Filter | Z169A Fuel Filter :: Ryco Filters :: Automotive Filters Australia
Oil filter (cartridge) is R2383P Search Part | Ryco Oil Filter | R2383P Oil Filter | ISUZU ELF250 NPR400 :: Ryco Filters :: Automotive Filters Australia
Both came from SuperCheap as they fit other models as well.

The housing for the oil filter cartridge is 'upside down' which I though would make things messy but there is a drain plug under the housing.

I have a spare glowplug somewhere I'll have to post up the number when I find it again.


Colin

Cheers for the info Colin,
I'll note those part numbers and order them. My filters are in need of changing.
I mentioned on my build thread that I found a handwritten date on the fuel filter. 2002! I sure hope that isn't a sign of neglect and is just from lack of use.

C240_Motor Manual 1.pdf
Here is another manual I've found

The C240 came from an Elf truck like the one below



Dellow was bringing the motors in and converting Land Rovers, Commodores for taxi work and maybe others ?????


Colin