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I would not use a automotive engine. Bolt on parts and even your engine mounts may not fit. The heads on the larger 4G engines are different than automotive. I have heard many horror stories of people trying to get by cheap using a automotive engine and actually spending more in the long run. If you do a search for Mitsubishi forklift engines you will find several reputable rebuilder. These engines are very popular in the forklift industry so there are also a lot of cores out there if you plan on rebuilding one. A couple of companies that you might want to check with are Char-Nor, Grindstaff or Pioneer.
  • Posted 4 Apr 2014 13:19
  • By Partsguy5
  • joined 13 Jun'12 - 409 messages
  • California, United States

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