Mr Tin Man’s broken heart

[sm0ke3T1947]

Motor mount dilemma




Go figure original 3.5 mount bolted right on. Next is a test fit

Next we will be doing a test fit.

[sm0ke3T1947]

Motor mount dilemma




Go figure original 3.5 mount bolted right on. Next is a test fit

Next we will be doing a test fit.

Correction! Inner rubber bot and chassi mount worked. Not the portion that bolts to the engine

[sm0ke3T1947]

Did compression test on new engine and everything looks good. Ran the engine and I must say, that I’m kinda of getting excited

Shout out to. Ipupgary at the planet. Without his write up this wouldn’t be possible


Ok, took some strength and serious finesse but motor is in. Looks like I’m a little close to comfort on the differential.
Transmission is sittin just about right ( willl require slight mod to brace it to the existing cross member & 4x4 shifter hole needed modification. 4jg2 oil pan was a bit tricky while setting in the engine but we got it. Luckily I’ve save everything from the old motor so I have been able to reuse a lot of miscellaneous item.

Things to tackle next are front cv shaft (I may change this to a U joint style)& rear shafts,shifter,radiator, transmission cooler lines, AC high and low pressure lines.

[Thelgord]

Damn this is getting exciting!

[sm0ke3T1947]

For those of you that are interested in on IpupGary's build thread on his trooper

http://www.isuzupup.com/viewtopic.ph...87600171f9f7ff

[89Vette]

Here is my purchased 4jg2 with Aw30-40le

Found a short description of the engine in Wikipedia:
The 4JG2 is a 3.1 L (3,059 cc), 95.4 mm bore x 107 mm stroke version with indirect injection. It replaced the 4JB1-T in the Isuzu Bighorn (Trooper II) and Mu/Wizard (Rodeo) in most markets.[27] This engine was upgraded from mechanical injection to electronically controlled mechanical injection. Power levels ranged between 94 and 112 PS (70 and 84 kW) depending on specifications.

How will you integrate computer function? I wonder what the power levels are in HP/TQ terms? Why did you opt for a diesel platform? Low-end torque?

[sm0ke3T1947]

FYI: Still can't figure out why the orientation is sideways I've edited the pictures and uploaded them both on a desktop and a mobile device. Maybe someone here knows. pictures are added using the dropbox method (?raw=1).

[sm0ke3T1947]

Here is my purchased 4jg2 with Aw30-40le

Found a short description of the engine in Wikipedia:
The 4JG2 is a 3.1 L (3,059 cc), 95.4 mm bore x 107 mm stroke version with indirect injection. It replaced the 4JB1-T in the Isuzu Bighorn (Trooper II) and Mu/Wizard (Rodeo) in most markets.[27] This engine was upgraded from mechanical injection to electronically controlled mechanical injection. Power levels ranged between 94 and 112 PS (70 and 84 kW) depending on specifications.

How will you integrate computer function? I wonder what the power levels are in HP/TQ terms? Why did you opt for a diesel platform? Low-end torque?

Computer TBD (possible PCM piggyback for the tranny & TOD)/ Hp 125/ torque 255/ mainly for low end torque.

Keep in mind this particular engine is the mechanical version. Not a whole lot to it. As I have it understood most people who buy the electronic injection version usually swap it back to mechanical.


Reason: My dad always had them so inherently I learned while he taught. I Needed a challenge on something that’s been talked to death & That hadn’t been done on a VX. Plus my dad has Alzheimer’s and he doesn’t remember much, but when he hears a diesel grumbling he gets excited.

[89Vette]

Computer TBD (possible PCM piggyback for the tranny & TOD)/ Hp 125/ torque 255/ mainly for low end torque.

Keep in mind this particular engine is the mechanical version. Not a whole lot to it. As I have it understood most people who buy the electronic injection version usually swap it back to mechanical.

Reason: My dad always had them so inherently I learned while he taught. I Needed a challenge on something that’s been talked to death & That hadn’t been done on a VX. Plus my dad has Alzheimer’s and he doesn’t remember much, but when he hears a diesel grumbling he gets excited.

I hope your dad hangs in there. Sounds like they are coming up with some better medications these days...if it's not already too late. Fingers crossed!

I'm curious what controls the injection on a manual setup? Seems I remember an episode of Wheeler Dealers that dealt with manual injection...maybe on a Mercedes? Or BMW? I'm pretty sure Edd had to rebuild/fix it though I can't quite remember how it worked. I'll probably remember in my sleep! LOL

[sm0ke3T1947]

Update:


1 motor Mounts finalized
2 Shortened rear shaft with custom transfer case flange complete
3 front shaft changed and lengthened from cv to U joint(2002 trooper).
4 Custom aluminum front differential flange made.
5 Oil filter will need to be relocated. too many things goin down on the right side, plus I have to make room for the 3 exhaust pipe
6 radiator hoses complete
7 transmission cooler lines complete
8 shifter Complete


Gonna try and test drive in limp mode possibly soon

I’m dreading the wiring. May outsource.




Test drive video coming soon

[sm0ke3T1947]

Picture is worth a thousand

[Thelgord]

This. Is. Awesome!

[sm0ke3T1947]

It’s alive

https://youtu.be/4gJek1dsDRQ



Sorry!! I promise to post more details and pics soon.

In case I’m asked. Wire hanging on the front is a temp jumper cable.

[Thelgord]

Yes!

[sm0ke3T1947]

Tight squeeze! This is the reason for the oil filter relocation



Will have to fabricate custom fan shroud




Knee deep into the wiring



new transfer case location.



Now the wiring fun part begins. More to come next year.