Alan wrote,
>So, essentially, you're doing a Scotty's trick - replacing the arse end >of
the motor with a flywheel cover that mimics the LR...
I did not realize that was how Scotty did it. I got the idea after looking
at a Steve Parker PUG diesel adapter kit...
>Nice design
Wait to tell me that after its build and running...
> - that's got to be an interesting bit of CNC work.
Actually, I think they are going to be dong it on a mucking huge lathe and
milling machine. It is pretty basic maching...
I am going to try to figure out a way to weld the bits of a starter dog onto
the front pulley of the MB. IF that is not reasonable, then I will adapt a
wobble bit to fit on the end of the hand crank to hold a deep socket to run
into the pulley socket. I don't have any illusions about being able to hand
crank a diesel, but I would miss the ability to wedge the engine around by
hand. Besides, I need to have something to fill up those clips on the
bulkhead behind the seat...
Speaking of front pulleys, this engine has a removable/replaceable distance
piece on the pulley where the front crank oil seal runs. Much like the
pieces on a series stub shaft. Lots of nice little touches like that on
this motor...
Clinton
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