Do any of you guys know how to prime these engines? I don't see a way to spin the oil pump and get oil flowing through before my first start.

Any suggestions?

Thanks - Bart

Don't worry, IZU069. I have a brand new radiator going into this car. The motor has been professionally cleaned, checked, and resealed.

Basically, on this build, if I can replace it, I have.

Bart

I actually ended up finding a BSP to SAE fitting, and that is what I have in place now. Engine is coming along nicely. I will probably have it back in the car next weekend. I also did away with the A/C completely, found a belt that fits, and all is good. Full updates can be seen here: http://www.isu...

Thanks, gents. I'm almost there. Yesterday after work I went to a specialty pipe and hose shop. They had a BSP to SAE adapter that fits my block. Now I just need to go get a 1/2" SAE nipple and I am home free....UNLESS it ends up sticking out to far (the whole fitting with be about 1"-1.5&...

Yup, I'm headed to a specialty pipe fitting shop after work, they think they might have something or at least an adapter.

Bart

Thanks, I printed out your info. Now I just need to find a place that carries these kind of fittings with this weird threading.

Bart

Jap cars are metric. So too most of your imported cars. But you are right - it is an oddball thread. It's called BSP Whitworth 1/4" Gas . It's close to 13mm x 1.25 (19 per inch) There it is!!! Honestly, I was thinking it was 13mm because it really doesn't fit right in a 14mm hole, nor does it ...

A 1.25 should lock up as should any incorrect pitch. Just try any Japanese or almost any imported car. That size & pitch is quite common - unless its a Yank vehicle. Quite common for you guys in Oz, I'm sure. That's why I posted on here to see if it is a common part you can get anywhere. All my...

I think they are usually 14x1.5. Count 5 threads & measure, 10 x 1.5 = 15mm hence 5 = 7.5mm = .295 = .3" =~5/16". (Or .246 = .25" = ~1/4" for 1.25mm pitch) That hurts my brain...:rolleyes: In that range, there are no "course & fine" metric threads - they are ty...

Hi guys, I'm restoring an 87 Impulse, 4ZC1-T, and I am down to one part: http://www.isuzugeek.org/forumpics/impulse/jrnipple.jpg This is a water nipple that drains coolant into the turbo. It threads into the (USA) driver's side of the block. You can see my original one there is totally stuffed. Year...

Yeah, I was thinking about it but kinda got away from the idea in the long run....I'll check it out though.

Bart

Any of you lads down under know if anyone ever made headers that fit the 4ZC1-T motor?

I know Calmini in the States made headers for the 2.6, but...

Thanks - Bart

Yeah, I was just thinking of taking a 2x4, drilling some holes, and making my own puller.

Bart

Hey lads, check this out: "You will need to get a longer belt for the power steering because of the increased deck height. I removed the air conditioning compressor when I did the swap; to do this you need to use the outermost groove on the crankshaft pulley to run the power steering pump along...

Well, it looks like I can get a new one for about $200. So we'll see. I may end up doing that.

Bart