Hello,
Long time lurker coming out of the shadows. I was able to get a killer deal (seemed so anyway) on an isuzu 4jg1 non turbo. I assume it runs and that it was a high hours replacement from a mini excavator or skid steer, that may need a rebuild. Assuming it doesn't, it is an 2004 or 2005 build based on emissions placard ("conforms to 2005 emissions for ..."). Crank is not seized. I assumed this was akin to the 4 bangers they put into the cab over diesel trucks, but research has proven otherwise. I can not find much on the 4jg1, other than it was used state side as an industrial engine, and for some world markets in the 2 and 4 door suvs and small pickups. It has a zexel (bosch?) electronic injection pump. I know that it is on the low side for power and torque given it weighs just shy of 500 lbs and 3.0L, but I would like to throw small set of compounds on it and stuff it into a 1st gen Tacoma. You gotta start somewhere in the world!
Basically I would like to know:
Are there any Isuzu Diesel gurus crazy enough to help out with knowledge and stupid questions??
Can the parts be cobbled together from exiting parts to get enough fuel and air to make it worth compounds?
Can the electronic pump be swapped for a mechanical one? Solely, to make installation easier.
What manual transmissions would mate up easily?
Is this an IDI or DI engine? I have found conflicting answers.
Finally,
Is this a fools, fool of an errand?
Thanks ya'll, let the roasting begin.
Long time lurker coming out of the shadows. I was able to get a killer deal (seemed so anyway) on an isuzu 4jg1 non turbo. I assume it runs and that it was a high hours replacement from a mini excavator or skid steer, that may need a rebuild. Assuming it doesn't, it is an 2004 or 2005 build based on emissions placard ("conforms to 2005 emissions for ..."). Crank is not seized. I assumed this was akin to the 4 bangers they put into the cab over diesel trucks, but research has proven otherwise. I can not find much on the 4jg1, other than it was used state side as an industrial engine, and for some world markets in the 2 and 4 door suvs and small pickups. It has a zexel (bosch?) electronic injection pump. I know that it is on the low side for power and torque given it weighs just shy of 500 lbs and 3.0L, but I would like to throw small set of compounds on it and stuff it into a 1st gen Tacoma. You gotta start somewhere in the world!
Basically I would like to know:
Are there any Isuzu Diesel gurus crazy enough to help out with knowledge and stupid questions??
Can the parts be cobbled together from exiting parts to get enough fuel and air to make it worth compounds?
Can the electronic pump be swapped for a mechanical one? Solely, to make installation easier.
What manual transmissions would mate up easily?
Is this an IDI or DI engine? I have found conflicting answers.
Finally,
Is this a fools, fool of an errand?
Thanks ya'll, let the roasting begin.