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Engine compatibility

Hi Guys, I'm looking at an old Hyster H50 with the 4 cylinder Ford petrol engine (In Australia).
The engine has a suspected cracked block and these engines are not easily sourced here, so I was wondering if there are any other compatible engines, petrol or diesel, which would be more common.
Obviously a direct bolt up swap would be best, but will consider alternatives.
Picture of engine at this link https://imgur.com/ihLjEVy
Cheers
  • Posted 10 Jan 2021 15:24
  • By Rijidij
  • joined 10 Jan'21 - 1 message
  • Victoria, Australia
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Serial number of trick would help but I'm going to bet it's an H50H/J a Perkins 4203/4203-2 will fit. Not certain about any others as you'll need a conversion plate to fit it to the transmission
  • Posted 13 Jan 2021 09:01
  • By lifter01
  • joined 4 Jul'09 - 463 messages
  • West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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