Is this a Series three Stage 1 3.9 Isuzu

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24th March 2009, 08:26 PM
rovercare

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Originally Posted by Vern

I've got one for sale, isuzu and a stage 1 series3, you interested;):p, you can buy either

I'm actually picking one up tomorrow:p

Oh that's right, its for you:eek:
24th March 2009, 08:56 PM
Vern

What will i do with them all:(;):p
24th March 2009, 08:58 PM
rovercare

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vern

What will i do with them all:(;):p

Knowing you?.................I shudder to think:p
24th March 2009, 09:04 PM
Vern

well my ride on is getting hard to start:angel:

nah one must go:(
24th March 2009, 09:10 PM
rovercare

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vern

well my ride on is getting hard to start:angel:

nah one must go:(

One is, this weekend, when you bring back my other one:D
24th March 2009, 09:46 PM
Vern

good one:)
24th March 2009, 10:23 PM
garryseries3

Well its Offical it's a B

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Facts:
Definitely a 4Bxx engine. That could mean a 4BA1 (2.8), 4BB1 (3.6), 4BC1/2 (3.3) or 4BD1 (3.9).

Garry said the grill is in the standard (series 3 non stage 1) position.
This means it is almost impossible for the vehicle to have a LT85 or LT95. The box and t-case would need to be 6"+ further to the rear, and the transmission tunnel would need a lot of mods.

Those are the facts.

Well thanks everyone for chipping in with this thread had an email from the old owner it a 4BB1 so that makes it a 3.6 litre isuzu. So now that we have setted that, is it able to fit into my 130 I suspect it can, how different is it going to be from fitting a 4BD1 motor and will I require different components. Is this a hard motor to get parts for should I scrap the idea of it as a donor and continue on the search. Did a search on here it has a longer stoke/bore ratio so is it lower revving "The 4BB1 produced 72BHP (54kw) in most configurations, and was not a very high revving engine. It also has a bore/stroke of 102/110mm...." At 54kw does it have a similar rating to a 4BD1.
Kindest regards
Garry
24th March 2009, 10:54 PM
rijidij

I'm happy to be corrected here, but as far as I know, the 3.9L 4BD1 and the 3.6L 4BE1 are the same block, so in that case you would have the flywheel housing/bell housing etc to suit either, and it would have a Lt95 or Lt85 gearbox. I'm not familiar with the 4BB1, but I think you will find the block/housings will be different.

Garry, I hope your head hasn't exploded from reading this thread....

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24th March 2009, 11:10 PM
garryseries3

Quote:

Originally Posted by rijidij

I'm happy to be corrected here, but as far as I know, the 3.9L 4BD1 and the 3.6L 4BE1 are the same block, so in that case you would have the flywheel housing/bell housing etc to suit either, and it would have a Lt95 or Lt85 gearbox. I'm not familiar with the 4BB1, but I think you will find the block/housings will be different.

Garry, I hope your head hasn't exploded from reading this thread....

http://forsythe4kc.com/uploaded_imag...ExplodeBig.gif

Yes Murray its exploding the 4BE1 different motor it bed time for this little frazeled Land rover owner.
Speak soon thanks for your help on this journey so far,
have a good today. Yes its Wednesday!
Off to dream LR diesels and the possibilties that could be.:)
24th March 2009, 11:26 PM
isuzurover

Quote:

Originally Posted by rijidij

I'm happy to be corrected here, but as far as I know, the 3.9L 4BD1 and the 3.6L 4BE1 are the same block, so in that case you would have the flywheel housing/bell housing etc to suit either, and it would have a Lt95 or Lt85 gearbox.

Not quite. 4BD1 is 102x118mm borexstroke, 4BE1 is 105x105mm.

My (1988) manuel only lists 4BC2, 4BE1 4BD1(T). Which suggests that the 4BB1 had already been replaced by the 4BE1 by then.

Not sure if you know somethying I don't on the gearbox? I have seen a few 4BB1s converted to mate to series gearboxes (as mentioned I almost bought one - not a 4BC2 as I initially stated). So god knows how the gearboxes held up, but there were some series conversion kits...

Garry - If you are happy with the 4BB1, then at least you have an engine, if (possibly) nothing else. I have heard rumours about 4BB1s snapping cranks, however I am sure that won't be an issue in a land rover. Btw - new cranks are available! http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/20...SUZU_4BB1.html

In general, parts seem to be available.

Dougal posted here: [ame="http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php't=530"]Isuzu 4BD1 Bell-housings. - Cummins 4BT & Diesel Conversions Forums[/ame] that all 4BXX bellhousing bolt patterns should be the same.

The only issue I can think of would be the legality of putting a 4BB1 in a vehicle as "new" as a 130. But you could always convince the authorities it is a 4BE1...

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