Fuso Canter Guts FD 70BB with 4M42 2.977L AWD

[fusoguts]

Just curious what you all think about this rig as an Overland setup? We are looking to put new suspension, tires, etc to kit it out. We are hoping to add a 10 foot habitation box on the bed. Possibly adding a different engine or the Steinbauer chip if that is an option.


4M42-AOT – 2977 cc. 4-cylinder with DOHC, direct injection,
a Bosch VP44 rotary injection pump with electronic control,
turbocharging, and intercooling. With EGR
they complied to Euro 3
performance 92 kW at 3200 rpm and 294 Nm at 1800 rpm.

size:
Length 15.4 feet long
height 6.2 feet
width: 5.54 feet

bed is 7 foot long and 5.3" wide


base curb weight 2020kg

Cheers and thanks in advance

 

[Michael Brown]

You'll probably find someone more familiar with that platform in the Heavy Truck group.

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/forums/japanese-heavy-truck-mitsubishi-and-isuzu.72/

 

[PajEvo]

Me and a buddy have been looking at these from a distance for years and mulling it over as a platform.

Would you be keeping doubles at the back or switching to single wheels? Some of them came with a 16.5" wheel so have a close look at the wheels for availability/compatibility. Also the 4m42 has an electronic pump so ensure that you can get it serviced (or at least diagnosed) if needed. The 4m41 (Pajero 3.2) was able to flash codes (if you had a paper clip) so there may be options for the 3.0L as well? EGR can provide it's own challenges but I'm not sure of any specifics with this model. Just a few things to keep in mind.

I love the platform and I think with the right upgrades it would be epic. Such a great size.

If you've never driven a small turbo diesel on North American roads it can be an adjustment but I'm not sure where you sit on the "JDM continuum". Lol.

 

[fusoguts]

Me and a buddy have been looking at these from a distance for years and mulling it over as a platform.

Would you be keeping doubles at the back or switching to single wheels? Some of them came with a 16.5" wheel so have a close look at the wheels for availability/compatibility. Also the 4m42 has an electronic pump so ensure that you can get it serviced (or at least diagnosed) if needed. The 4m41 (Pajero 3.2) was able to flash codes (if you had a paper clip) so there may be options for the 3.0L as well? EGR can provide it's own challenges but I'm not sure of any specifics with this model. Just a few things to keep in mind.

I love the platform and I think with the right upgrades it would be epic. Such a great size.

If you've never driven a small turbo diesel on North American roads it can be an adjustment but I'm not sure where you sit on the "JDM continuum". Lol.

We would be switching to super singles. I have never driven one of the small turbo diesels. What is it that is an adjustment?

 

[fusoguts]

You'll probably find someone more familiar with that platform in the Heavy Truck group.

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/forums/japanese-heavy-truck-mitsubishi-and-isuzu.72/

Appreciate that.

 

[Toasty]

We would be switching to super singles. I have never driven one of the small turbo diesels. What is it that is an adjustment?

He probably means the speed in which they accelerate

 

[PajEvo]

He probably means the speed in which they accelerate

Steady torque at low rpm all day. As for acceleration? Also all day. LOL.

Okay I'm exaggerating. And bear in mind I have not driven the 4m42 so I can't speak specifics, but in general terms, small 4 banger diesels aren't always the same as modern gas engines in terms of north American highway speeds. The 4m41 variant in a small 2 door SUV was fine but I always kept an eye on temps when at speed. I'd recommend an EGT gauge at the very least. Ultimately it would be really nice to be able to drive one first. It might be exactly what you want?