Terramite engine failure?
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Exactly what I was thinking!
That would be nice! I considered that too. When I was at the car wash somebody came up and asked about the machine wanting to buy it. I told him about the rod and said he had a small diesel he would part with, for $3500. I did not ask what it was, because that is simply way out of my price range.
Do you guys have any suggestions on what might make a good donar?
On Isavetractors.com I found pistons for $50 each, rods for $50 each, and a gasket kit for $60. I am not sure how much shipping is, maybe even free I don’t know yet. I will call the local auto machine shop and see what he charges to bore cylinders. I think I may resend up just rebuilding this engine. A diesel swap would be cool, but likely more money and I have other projects coming up that I need the machine for.
Unless it was a VERY low hour take out and over 50hp. that price is way out of line.
20HP V-Twin Diesel Engine With Electric Start : Carroll Stream Motor Company
Not much cheaper than 3500 but I always wondered what these engines were like.
Not much cheaper than 3500 but I always wondered what these engines were like.
A friend has a repair/salvage business. He has removed several small diesel engines off refrigeration units and put them in GT's for resale. One expense was the $120 to have an adapter machined to go from the flywheel to the drive shaft. Don't know what he gets for an engine but shipping from here would be price I am sure. Another option for you to look at - refer trailer parked for safety issues?
Ryan, you can usually find a good used diesel in a Toro or Yazoo mower unit. There's lots of equipment out there that has good engines in them and the machine is wore out.
I saw a couple mowers that had diesels on Craigslist, typical case of not deleting the ad. On eBay I found a CH20 for $325, right now that seems like the best option, and it’s only an hour away.
I called the auto machine shop, he wants $100 per cylinder.
I called the auto machine shop, he wants $100 per cylinder.
Hope you can hear it run first!
I will not unfortunately. If it needs anything minor like a carb clean and whatnot I’m not worried, anything major I might be able to file a complaint with eBay. I know it is not ideal.
You'll have to post how the power feels after the swap.
I've always felt like the older engines feel more powerful than the newer engines. For example, 25HP in a new tractor doesn't feel as strong as the 12HP in a 1970s cub. Could be gearing, ect, but the older engines always seem to have more torque.
I've always felt like the older engines feel more powerful than the newer engines. For example, 25HP in a new tractor doesn't feel as strong as the 12HP in a 1970s cub. Could be gearing, ect, but the older engines always seem to have more torque.
They have the newer ones leaned down to satisfy the EPA and CAL specs.
What does the epa restrict on these small engines?
Non adjustable main jets for one. That tends to make them run lean when new, and when jets get a little buildup in them, they run even leaner, which in turn makes the engine run hot. Then you have valve seats and valve guides coming loose, among other bad things.