Thread: Common Replacement parts for 4BD1 - sourcing

The few engine parts I have needed came from Fred Smith in Melbourne. Starter was overhauled by a local auto electrician who had no problems getting parts, same for alternator.

I have found that the thermostat listed for this engine by Repco is not the right one.

John

I have bought a few parts from Zenith Enginering (Isuzu industrial engine importers) in Brissie. Apparently they made some of the very first adaptors to fit Isuzus into early Rovers. I actually bought the last one they had. They had to make a couple of parts to make up a complete kit. Bloody good service and knowledge.

I have a project Isuzu 120 underway and cann't source the alternater and a/c compressor brackets.
The bracket that I have for the alternater wont allow me to fit the a/c so I need both from an engine that had a/c.
If these cann't be found is it possible to cast them from a borrowed set of brackets?
I brought some brackets from a truck and they are very different to the landrover ones and dont allow me to fit the larger a/c compressor.
Thanks, David.

I looked at pulling off my ac bracket a while ago, the compressor was chucked long ago. However, it seems it was bolted on before the engine was installed. Id give it to you, but i'm not pulling my motor out to remove it. I'm in Narellan if you want to come and have a look at it though.


Andy

Originally Posted by defenderbilby

I have a project Isuzu 120 underway and cann't source the alternater and a/c compressor brackets.
The bracket that I have for the alternater wont allow me to fit the a/c so I need both from an engine that had a/c.
If these cann't be found is it possible to cast them from a borrowed set of brackets?
I brought some brackets from a truck and they are very different to the landrover ones and dont allow me to fit the larger a/c compressor.
Thanks, David.

I have a totally non-standard compressor set up if you are interested in photos?

John

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I have a totally non-standard compressor set up if you are interested in photos?

John

Thanks John, PM sent.

Originally Posted by defenderbilby

Thanks John, PM sent.

Rather than emailing you the picture I am putting it here so others can see it. Not really very easy to see the setup, but this should give a reasonable idea. The bracket mounted on a couple of spare tapped holes in the head, and has a threaded adjustment onto a similar unused hole on the timing cover, cranked to keep clear of the alternator. Note the hole in the bracket for the heater pipe.

John

Thanks John, that gives me another idea to play with. Hope your feeling better after your fall yesterday.
David.