Can we create a Forum for aircooled Diesels?

[90cummins]

On May of 2011 I started a thread in the Yanmar forums titled (Forum for Yanmar air-cooled diesels & clones) that got lost after the website reorganization.
Since then I have had several projects that I would like to share.
Would it be possible to create a separate Forum for (Air-cooled Diesels) so we would have a place to show and discuss our projects?
It was quite popular in the past and if it was non specific for all makes of Air-cooled Diesels I'm surer it would be a winner!
I have not found any forum since that has had the information or interest that we had here.
Anyone that agrees please show your support.

Thanks 90cummins

 

[pmsmechanic]

I'd be interested in that. Don't know if I could contribute anything but I would enjoy reading.

 

[California]

On May of 2011 I started a thread in the Yanmar forums titled (Forum for Yanmar air-cooled diesels & clones) that got lost after the website reorganization.
Would it be possible to create a separate Forum for (Air-cooled Diesels) so we would have a place to show and discuss our projects?
It was quite popular in the past and if it was non specific for all makes of Air-cooled Diesels I'm surer it would be a winner!
I have not found any forum since that has had the information or interest that we had here.
Anyone that agrees please show your support.

Agree! Those discussions were interesting and I would like to see them resume.

 

[Todd8665]

I'd support it as an owner of a single air cooled diesel(generator). But like pmsmechanic dont know how much i'd be able to contribute.... I rarely run the generator ( i cycle it monthly...err sometimes), and maintenance is mostly prayers that it starts when I need it to, and filter and fluid changes when required.

 

[/pine]

Not a Yanmar owner owner but I do have a Ditch Witch with a Deutz 3cyl 45+/- HP air cooled engine...have had it several years and the only issue I've had is with fuel return lines...anyone have a good online source? None of the auto parts stores etc. carry it...

 

[normde2001]

Not a Yanmar owner owner but I do have a Ditch Witch with a Deutz 3cyl 45+/- HP air cooled engine...have had it several years and the only issue I've had is with fuel return lines...anyone have a good online source? None of the auto parts stores etc. carry it...

Any small engine/mower shop should have it or McMaster-Carr online.

 

[/pine]

Any small engine/mower shop should have it or McMaster-Carr online.

Thanks...will check the latter online...It has not been that big of an issue but I would like to replace the entire return system...
The only place within a 50+ mile round trip is a small engine repair / equipment rental co...and what I could get them to sell me (enough to get by) was $6 a foot...it was not a retail item...they sold it to me out of their equipment repair inventory...

It's about 3/16" low pressure (no clamps requires) barb type connection hose...fiber shielded for heat/durability...but they (at least the OEM hoses) tend to degrade where they have been expanded over the barbs of 'T's' etc...

 

[TomSeller]

I have a Yanmar 6 HP air cooled diesel generator. The best air cooled engine I own.

 

[pmsmechanic]

I have a 7 hp Lister two cylinder air cooled. I want to run my generator with it but haven't got around to it yet. My buddy picked it up for me at an auction. $250.

 

[normde2001]

Thanks...will check the latter online...It has not been that big of an issue but I would like to replace the entire return system...
The only place within a 50+ mile round trip is a small engine repair / equipment rental co...and what I could get them to sell me (enough to get by) was $6 a foot...it was not a retail item...they sold it to me out of their equipment repair inventory...

It's about 3/16" low pressure (no clamps requires) barb type connection hose...fiber shielded for heat/durability...but they (at least the OEM hoses) tend to degrade where they have been expanded over the barbs of 'T's' etc...

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