Possible engine swap for Isuzu4le2x on a grnerator

[Inqiusitive]

What engine might work with minimum issues

 

[Birken Vogt]

A regular 4LE1 or 4LE2 might work.

But the question is why, 90% of the value of a generator is the engine so if the engine is no good we usually scrap the whole thing

 

[Inqiusitive]

The unit only has 2200 hours on it.relacement is around 40thousand CA. Worth checking what might work.

 

[Birken Vogt]

Replacement brand new unit with a 4LE2X is $40k but a used unit with a standard 4LE1/2 is not worth near that much. Which is what you will have when you are done with this swap. Just go buy a used old one if that is what you want, they are everywhere.

What is wrong with the Isuzu engine anyway?

 

[Inqiusitive]

Have not been able to find a good used one.thought a swap might be an option.an in shop rebuild is also an option that will be considered.

 

[Birken Vogt]

Generators use a standard SAE flywheel and bell housing.

There are comparable Kubota, Perkins, etc. engines out there.

Will an engine you find be adaptable to the gen head?

 

[Inqiusitive]

That will be a big questioning we go that route.tks for your input