I am preparing to do a 4BDT2 swap into my 60. I found a complete Isuzu NPR and did a 1/2 cut on it. It has all the wiring etc. This is a good way to go in my opinion.
As to the starter location, on the 4BDT2, the starter is at the 4-5 location when looking from front to rear. It looks like it will work out on the 60, maybe the forty also. The Isuzu engines also have a built in P/steering pumps that should work, and vac pumps on the back of the alt. The engine I have also has the factory rad and inter cooler which I will use.
I am collecting the final parts for the swap (manual flywheel if you have one???) and should start soon. I will post as I go.
Doug
As to the starter location, on the 4BDT2, the starter is at the 4-5 location when looking from front to rear. It looks like it will work out on the 60, maybe the forty also. The Isuzu engines also have a built in P/steering pumps that should work, and vac pumps on the back of the alt. The engine I have also has the factory rad and inter cooler which I will use.
I am collecting the final parts for the swap (manual flywheel if you have one???) and should start soon. I will post as I go.
Doug
Can anyone comment on any issues with interference between the Isuzu 4BD1-T and the stock FJ40 steering system? My 1982 has factory power steering, which I would like to retain if possible.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that a sagniaw conversion would be required, but can't remember where. This was supposedly due to the starter interfering?
I have also read that the Isuzu 6BD1 starter (possibly from an industrial application) can be used in place of the 4BD1 starter, which will rotate it to the 2 o'clock position; maybe this would help?