Gypsy Powering up with ISUZU 1800 cc Petrol engine

GTO · 30th March 2009, 20:45

Neat. When is she expected to have her first trial run? 3 weeks?

dwaraka · 30th March 2009, 21:14

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Originally Posted by GTO

Neat. When is she expected to have her first trial run? 3 weeks?

GTO,

By this weekend, she will be out and hitting road.

As for the radiator, will be fixing either mm 540 or mm 640 model to give higher cooling than Gypsy radiator

Dwarak

GTO · 31st March 2009, 11:01

Whoa, that is quick! Can't wait for an update on the first run. Instead of a 540 radiator, why don't you get one custom built by a radiator specialist? I cant recommend the excellent chaps at Lawrence radiators, though am not sure if they have a dealer in Bangalore.

dwaraka · 6th April 2009, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Whoa, that is quick! Can't wait for an update on the first run. Instead of a 540 radiator, why don't you get one custom built by a radiator specialist? I cant recommend the excellent chaps at Lawrence radiators, though am not sure if they have a dealer in Bangalore.

GTO, checked with Lawrence Radiators in Mumbai. He quoted 9 k Rs. for radiator to be shipped to Bangalore. Felt very costly affair presently. Bought a MM 540 Heavy duty at Rs. 3,200 with a warranty of two years in JC Road Bangalore.

Here are new pictures of modifications:

Dwarak

Jaggu · 6th April 2009, 11:28

Looking good, radiator seems to be big enough for the engine shouldn't be a problem. Are you planning to redo the front grill/bumper, those look restrictive for the airflow.

dwaraka · 6th April 2009, 11:44

Jaggu,

Thanks! Front grill is accommodative enough for radiator and AC condensor, which is already fitted. Airflow is not restricted and taken care .

Dwarak

JayD · 6th April 2009, 12:01

The work seems to be progressing at a good rate dwaraka. Did you manage to mate the 4X4 to the engine?

dwaraka · 6th April 2009, 12:59

Jay-D,
Transfer Gear Box mounting has already been done about 6 inches backwards and Propellor shafts are altered for lengths for front and rear differentials. Alignment of these gear box, transfer gear box and propellor shafts and diffentials have to be checked after starting the engine.

Suddenly the project doggoned by non-availability of Auto Electrician who can work on MPFI settings. Hopefully will be done by tommorrow.

Dwarak

Rudra Sen · 6th April 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

By this weekend, she will be out and hitting road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Looking good, radiator seems to be big enough for the engine shouldn't be a problem. Are you planning to redo the front grill/bumper, those look restrictive for the airflow.

Jaggu, let's go and disturb dwaraka this weekend.

I'm really keen to see his baby with this new heart.

dwaraka · 6th April 2009, 13:28

Rudra Sen / Jaggu,

You are welcome sirs. Hopefully by that time will have my gypsy back.

Dwarak

mjothi · 6th April 2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Jaggu, let's go and disturb dwaraka this weekend.

I'm really keen to see his baby with this new heart.

I think a Photshoot session is loooong pending

dwaraka · 14th April 2009, 11:09

Hi All,

Back from Garage. Here are the progress:

Engine fitted and MPFI connected
Radiator fixed
Condensor for AC fitted
Compressor will be fitted today with custom made bracket
Gearbox mounted and gear shift is perfectly matching the earlier position
Transfer gearbox shifted about 5 inches to the rear and lever comes next to handbrake lever.
Propellor shafts front and back altered for length and new yoke and milling fitted
K&N open filter fitted with extension pipe

Started the engine after fitting MPFI harness. Smooth as cheese. Vibration is very much nil.

After final check up by the mechanical team, will take the Isuzuki for a ride today afternoon, in all probabilities. Need lot of luck.

Things to do yet:

fitting AC blower and fixing the AC line and gas.
Power brake booster , which will be taken up next month

Must say excellent work done by Babu Bhai, Shabbir Bhai and his team.

Here are the pictures:

Dwarak

muneemmk · 14th April 2009, 12:37

That was a real fast swap,hope the gearbox and transfercase meshings go well.

Jaggu · 14th April 2009, 13:02

Nice!

I missed Rudra's post! Next weekend am out of town :( sat after that?

Do keep us posted once you get her to run, do you have a power steering in the gypsy? front will be heavier now?

GTO · 14th April 2009, 16:21

Seriously quick swap! I bet you're out there high-revving the life of that 1.8 petrol. Driving impression please.

30th March 2009, 20:45	#31
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 72,580 Thanked: 317,207 Times View My Garage	Neat. When is she expected to have her first trial run? 3 weeks?
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31st March 2009, 11:01	#33
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 72,580 Thanked: 317,207 Times View My Garage	Whoa, that is quick! Can't wait for an update on the first run. Instead of a 540 radiator, why don't you get one custom built by a radiator specialist? I cant recommend the excellent chaps at Lawrence radiators, though am not sure if they have a dealer in Bangalore.
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6th April 2009, 11:28	#35
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,400 Thanked: 16,944 Times	Looking good, radiator seems to be big enough for the engine shouldn't be a problem. Are you planning to redo the front grill/bumper, those look restrictive for the airflow.
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6th April 2009, 11:44	#36
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Jaggu, Thanks! Front grill is accommodative enough for radiator and AC condensor, which is already fitted. Airflow is not restricted and taken care . Dwarak
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6th April 2009, 12:01	#37
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,237 Thanked: 2,612 Times View My Garage	The work seems to be progressing at a good rate dwaraka. Did you manage to mate the 4X4 to the engine?
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6th April 2009, 12:59	#38
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Jay-D, Transfer Gear Box mounting has already been done about 6 inches backwards and Propellor shafts are altered for lengths for front and rear differentials. Alignment of these gear box, transfer gear box and propellor shafts and diffentials have to be checked after starting the engine. Suddenly the project doggoned by non-availability of Auto Electrician who can work on MPFI settings. Hopefully will be done by tommorrow. Dwarak
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6th April 2009, 13:28	#40
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Rudra Sen / Jaggu, You are welcome sirs. Hopefully by that time will have my gypsy back. Dwarak
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14th April 2009, 11:09	#42
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Hi All, Back from Garage. Here are the progress: Engine fitted and MPFI connected Radiator fixed Condensor for AC fitted Compressor will be fitted today with custom made bracket Gearbox mounted and gear shift is perfectly matching the earlier position Transfer gearbox shifted about 5 inches to the rear and lever comes next to handbrake lever. Propellor shafts front and back altered for length and new yoke and milling fitted K&N open filter fitted with extension pipe Started the engine after fitting MPFI harness. Smooth as cheese. Vibration is very much nil. After final check up by the mechanical team, will take the Isuzuki for a ride today afternoon, in all probabilities. Need lot of luck. Things to do yet: fitting AC blower and fixing the AC line and gas. Power brake booster , which will be taken up next month Must say excellent work done by Babu Bhai, Shabbir Bhai and his team. Here are the pictures: Dwarak Attached Thumbnails
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14th April 2009, 12:37	#43
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 833 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	That was a real fast swap,hope the gearbox and transfercase meshings go well.
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14th April 2009, 13:02	#44
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,400 Thanked: 16,944 Times	Nice! I missed Rudra's post! Next weekend am out of town :( sat after that? Do keep us posted once you get her to run, do you have a power steering in the gypsy? front will be heavier now?
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14th April 2009, 16:21	#45
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 72,580 Thanked: 317,207 Times View My Garage	Seriously quick swap! I bet you're out there high-revving the life of that 1.8 petrol. Driving impression please.
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