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Mitsubishi FG35 Engine Rebuild or ??

Hi, New to the forum and need some advice. Recently acquired a Mitsubishi FG35, propane powered forklift with the Mitsubishi/Chrysler 3.0 engine. Was told the machine didn't run, various reports of the problems but most centered around blown head gasket and coolant in the oil. Mostly likely the machine was from the mid to late '90's with around 3,000hrs.

The machine has been taken to a local dealer who diagnosed it as a cracked head and found that the heads were severely corroded / pitted as well (aluminum heads). Not sure yet what other damage or problems the engine may have. Quoting $6k for a rebuilt engine and install. This is more than I wanted to spend on this machine, but I'm not sure if there are any options. Any possibility to work with a donor engine from an automobile that used the same engine and convert it to propane, or just use parts? How different are the car engines from the version in the forklift?

Any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks, David

My e-mail is dwczerrAThotmail.com (replace "AT" with @)

Posted 22 Apr 2010 05:56
Modified 22 Apr 2010 06:00 by poster
By David25
joined 22 Apr'10 - 1 message
North Carolina, United States

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Sounds like a 4G54 motor,
but can't tell without a Full model & serial number, you can get one from almost any quality industrial motor rebuilder, only thing is you'll end up eating the core charge since the old motor isn't rebuildable.

You can have one swapped and running in 8 to 12 hours although most shops charge 16 to 20 hours for a R&R.

When you start trying to mix this and match that from the automotive world you have to know your motors and what will and won't work & most car parts counter monkeys will only give you a "Deer in the headlight look" when you ask them questions about forklifts,
I've found that most of them can't spell "Forklift" much less tell you what goes where.

Spend some time doing internet searches for suppliers and also get your trucks full model & serial number and call a dealer and get their part number, you can get these long blocks for about $2400 to $2800 plus freight. The motor model and serial number will be on the left side of the motor just between and below #2 & #3 spark plugs.

Posted 22 Apr 2010 11:56
By roadtech
joined 2 May'09 - 81 messages
Ohio, United States

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