Mr Tin Man’s broken heart

[sm0ke3T1947]

Ok I figured it’s time for a long over do build thread


I have a 2001 Kaiser Silver VX that’s in need of a new heart. I’m kinda new to forums and I will do my best to document everything as I go along.


My Goal is a full diesel conversion while maintaining the Vx’s original form and function

The plan was to drop a 4bt that is sitting in my garage, but that prove futile due to the weight and size restrictions of the front end. I ended up choosing a mechanical 4jg2 with an Aisin-Warner 3-40le auto with my existing TOD transfer case. Plus I wanted to maintain the Isuzu name throughout the whole build. I am a novice and by no means a professional. I welcome your questions or ideas as I embark on this possible pointless journey.

[sm0ke3T1947]

1st Day home

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[Thelgord]

I am not very familiar with Isuzu Diesel engines. Bat after a google search it looks like their might be an issue with cylinder #3 becoming fouled due to egr location. Any idea for a fix?

[sm0ke3T1947]

Thelgord

Egr delete is the best option for that problem.

Apologies everyone trying to figure out how to post photos.

[Thelgord]

http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...r-forum-images

No worries. Posting images has always proven problematic here. Above is a link on how to use DropBox.

I am very interested in seeing how this project turns out.

[sm0ke3T1947]

[sm0ke3T1947]

http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...r-forum-images

No worries. Posting images has always proven problematic here. Above is a link on how to use DropBox.

I am very interested in seeing how this project turns out.

Thanks, you are awesome. that was driving me nuts..

[sm0ke3T1947]

Definitely, one of the harder engines I've had to pull out. this was no easy project



Empty bay




The First Failed prospect

[sm0ke3T1947]

Sorry still sorting out the picture orientation issues. The 4BT was from a generator with only 146hrs. Oh well, I'll save it for my next project.

[Thelgord]

Wow! That is a massive motor...

Or seems to be anyway...

[89Vette]

Sorry still sorting out the picture orientation issues. The 4BT was from a generator with only 146hrs. Oh well, I'll save it for my next project.

Yeah...it's hard to appreciate w/o rotating. I'll assume this diesel was too tall?

I downloaded and rotated the empty engine bay pic...just for my edification. Notice you have a steering stabilizer shock -- which I believe is aftermarket. (I considered buying one myself due to a COLD shimey felt in a certain roadway every morning. Since I moved, I haven't noticed it anymore. Did you drive this little beast before/after that mod? If so, any feedback?

Boy...I tell you what; I wish I could plant a 383 SBC in mine! <grin>

[sm0ke3T1947]

Stabilizer was from the previous owner. That 383 is one mean engine. Definitely a great conversation piece

Oddly enough picture orientation on mobile view is correct. I’ll have to look into that.

[sm0ke3T1947]

Wow! That is a massive motor...

Or seems to be anyway...

Yeah Cummins 4BT are not really small engines. Almost 800lbs

[sm0ke3T1947]

Here is my purchased 4jg2 with Aw30-40le

[Thelgord]

Nice!