Isuzu 4JE1 engine block heater

case685 · Nov 17, 2018

Hey All,

I am looking at installing a block heater in my Iseki TA357. It has a 4JE1 Isuzu engine in it. The "E" designation seems to be unique to my Iseki although I believe, at least as far as the block is concerned, that the configuration is the same as other 4J models such as the 4JD1 used in the Iseki built 1100 series Massey's as well a host of other industrial applications.

The reason I am mentioning this is because I am seeing 2 different styles of block heater being sold for the 4JD1 engine, one with a straight element and another with a bent or "L" shaped element. With this in mind I'm wondering if anyone has installed a block heater in one of these 4J series engines or knows for certain which style I should use.

Thanks,
Gerald.

iseki · Nov 27, 2018

I Gerald , put a photo of wath you need .

case685 · Nov 28, 2018

Hi Nuno,

Thanks for the reply. I clicked on the link you provided but didn't see any pictures of a block heater

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Anyway I decided to order one from a local supplier, taking a chance that the block is the same for all the 4J series engines.

Did you install one on your ta357, I can't imagine you needing one over there in sunny Spain!

case685 · Nov 28, 2018

Whoops I meant Portugal!...:/

Industrial Toys · Nov 28, 2018

I wasn't impressed with Canadian Prices and after some careful figuring, got one off E-Bay for my Isuzu Generator.

iseki · Nov 28, 2018

case685 said:
Hi Nuno,

Thanks for the reply. I clicked on the link you provided but didn't see any pictures of a block heater ....

Anyway I decided to order one from a local supplier, taking a chance that the block is the same for all the 4J series engines.

Did you install one on your ta357, I can't imagine you needing one over there in sunny Spain!

Sorry my english, i meant for" you" put some picture of wath you need

iseki · Nov 28, 2018

I can not figure out what you mean by "block heater"

case685 · Nov 29, 2018

Hey Industrial,

Thanks for replying, do you know the model # of your Isuzu engine and brand of block heater you bought?

case685 · Nov 29, 2018

Hey Nuno, what I am looing for is a engine block heater. They are an electric heating element that are installed on the side of the engine block by removing one of the frost plugs. They keep the coolant warm and therefore make starting easier when it gets really cold.

iseki · Nov 30, 2018

Oh, now I understand, fortunately I do not need it, on the coldest days of winter temperatures can reach 0 ° no less than that , but when arrive send a photo to get to know.

case685 · Nov 30, 2018

Okay Nuno,

I will update once I have installed it and include a picture.

yomax4 · Dec 3, 2018

I bought a bent "L" style for my Iseki but the only easy to use bfrost plug didn't have enough reem in the water jscket for it. I put in a new plug and went with a recirculating radiator hose heater that works wonderful. Very easy to install.

case685 · Dec 4, 2018

I had that style heater on my tractor but it was in the way when I started building a loader subframe for it. Anyway I have the new block heater here, the heating element on it is straight so hopefully it's the right one.

I'm curious Yomax what engine does your Ta247 have in it?

iseki · Dec 4, 2018

The TA 247 have a Iseki engine E3AG1

case685 · Dec 4, 2018

Thanks Nuno!

I completed the install of the block heater today. It came with instructions, simple and straight forward, didn't take very long. The hardest part was cleaning up the frost plug opening. I unbolted the starter( didn't need to disconnect it ) and pulled it away from the block to give myself a bit more room.
The element fit perfectly. The literature that came with the block heater stated it was for Isuzu engines 4JA1,4JB1, 4JC1 and when I ordered it from the jobber I asked for a block heater for a 4JD1 based on the premise that a MF1160 which has a 4JD1 is the closest N/A model to my TA357( 4JE1 ).

iseki · Dec 5, 2018

Good job Gerald, it looks like it was made there. Did not know this heating system, works with 12v of the tractor? with a separate switch?

case685 · Dec 5, 2018

Thanks Nuno,

It come with an electrical cord, plugs into 110 volt outlet. It uses 400 watts so I need to get a timer for it to avoid using too much electricity when I plug it in overnight.

racerboy832 · Dec 23, 2018

I have the Isuzu 4JE1 motor in my IHI is40g excavator. I can not find any manuals or info on it. It痴 an odd ball motor.

case685 · Jan 3, 2019

Yes it does seem to be a rare bird. I think it was restricted to use in the Asian market. I've looked for info on this motor as well but can't anything on it. I do have an illustrated parts book that came with my tractor and when comparing it to a parts list for a MF1160 which has a 4JC1 engine there are many similarities. I ordered a water pump from a Massey dealer for a 1160 and it matched the one on my tractor. The C1 is bigger though at 2200cc while the E1 is 1822cc. I think the closet version of this engine series for which there is info available in English is the 4JD1 at 2039cc which is used in the Iseki TA537( European model ).