Isuzu 4BD1T swap part II : now w/ A440F auto

[Rollinns]

At the beginning of the thread you started with a 4BD1T engine you pulled, but I don't recall ever seeing what bell-housing you used.

Did you just use the auto bell-housing that was behind the 4BD1T?
If so, could anyone tell me what years of what auto trans bell-housing I need to do this swap?

Would an auto bell-housing from a 2T engine work?
I can't find any 1Ts close to me (I'm not buying an engine I can't hear run), but I've found several auto 4BD2Ts.

Thanks for all the really helpful info.

 

[ThreeEyedBandit]

Bell housing are the same 1T and 2T. I think all the Isuzu BD series engine use the same mounting pattern so you could even use a 6BD engine or bell housing.

 

[Rollinns]

Thanks, ThreeEyedBandit,

so to make sure I understand it correctly, As long as I get a 4BDxT with an auto, I get the transmission bell housing I need?

Does anyone have a CAD file for the adapter plate?
If people are charging for that file, I have no problem paying for their effort in getting this swap figured out. Even if it's just contributing to your "ice cold drink" fund or your cruiser repair fund.

I'd like to get the plate cut on a waterjet and machined to the correct thickness, is there a better way to do it?
If no one shares / sells the CAD file, I have a lathe available but I don't think it's quite big enough.

Thanks again to Longbow and all the other 4BDx pioneers, we appreciate it.

 

[kowalski]

Thanks, ThreeEyedBandit,

so to make sure I understand it correctly, As long as I get a 4BDxT with an auto, I get the transmission bell housing I need?

Does anyone have a CAD file for the adapter plate?
If people are charging for that file, I have no problem paying for their effort in getting this swap figured out. Even if it's just contributing to your "ice cold drink" fund or your cruiser repair fund.

I'd like to get the plate cut on a waterjet and machined to the correct thickness, is there a better way to do it?
If no one shares / sells the CAD file, I have a lathe available but I don't think it's quite big enough.

Thanks again to Longbow and all the other 4BDx pioneers, we appreciate it.

There are a few different people who make adapter plates.

I used diesel Tim's (www.4bdconversions.com) to adapt mine to an nv4500. Nice guy too.

There are a few reviews on different kits on 4btswaps.

I'm a 4BG'er though

 

[Pacer]

Isuzu used the aw450 trans for some time, no? That bellhousing will bolt to the front of 440f.

 

[mjosoba]

Only on the 4HE1T, and possibly after. It's not really a bolt up solution either.