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    Briggs & Stratton Diahtsu Diesel problems

    Now we are looking for a new engine. Anybody got any info on where to find one. I haven't been able to find any...Mine is in need of complete rebuild for the third time. 2 cranks later... Has more blowby than compression...
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    we MIGHT get a couple of cords from it

    It's a 97. Nv4500. Double disc ceramic 12 button clutch. Stock turbo and inj. 5000 rpm gov springs, heavy valve springs, timing played with, more fuel psi, homemade Kn air filter system. 4 in down pipe and 5in the rest of the ex all home made with the help of bud light. Traction bars, No...
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    we MIGHT get a couple of cords from it

    Now the hard work begins. We had to use the 603 on a couple of trees.
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    HotBlast 1557M

    I'm fixing to order my third set of racks for mine.. I ask the factory why these don't last more than one season and they asked if a " seasoned" the racks first... WHAT. They said I must heat treat them first before there installed them per instructions. I have not found that any where...
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    You know you heat with wood when.....

    When u have 3-4 yrs worth of fire wood already and u r stihl cuttin for the following yr.
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    You know you heat with wood when.....

    I'm guilty of all of this .lol
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    vermeer grinder engine

    looking at repowering with a kohler engine...more hp.. You can buy it cheaper than the briggs/diahtsu diesel....
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    vermeer grinder engine

    Im working on a vermer stump grinder with a briggs diesel 34 hp... Need an engine or a crank and rod. This one spun a bearing.... Anybody got spare engine or parts ??????
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    So I'm curious, what do you guys do for a living?

    Im soon to be 36 Jack of all master at none... Caterpillar Power Systems Field Technician fer the last 15 yrs. Ford Tech fer 2 yrs before that. Work on about anything if I want too.... Burning wood fer most of my life.....and luvin it.... Gathering materials to build an OWB... Just...
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    Looking for 12"-18" of snow

    Sunny and 75.. Luvinit.... Sorry fellas... I hate to rub it in... repeat for tomorrow.... Been like this fer about 6 days......
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    Wood Hauler Pics

    The studebaker truck is it a diesel.... or what does the d stand for???
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    Apples too Apples For OWB

    For the heat loss calculation......LOTS... Only insulation is the in the attic,,, new windows,, 1935 brick house freezer in the winter and oven in the summer.... Working on trying to figure out insulating...
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    Apples too Apples For OWB

    Thanks fellas... Lots of good info....My trade is a mechanic for caterpillar dealer... Im a halfass welder with mig and stick.... Ive upgraded from dogballs to pretty damn good welds... Ill trust my life and the familys with my welds...:)......Im still researching all the owbs.... I think my...
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    Taco circ pumps - lifespan?

    Lots of good Info.. Will some of yall go to thread Apples to Apples owb And give my your opinion on it... mainly on the taco pumps.... Help me with my system...
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    Apples too Apples For OWB

    Thanks fellas... Been on grainger tonight pricing and looking up parts... Still not for sure on which Taco pump Heres what Ive found so far..... Blower Dayton 146 cfm Grainger 1TDP7 $80.00 Aquastat Honeywell L6006A1244 grainger #2gzk3 $112.00 Taco Pump 009bf5-J...
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    Apples too Apples For OWB

    Which is better PSI or open tank?????? Do you want the taco pump on the return or supply????? Most pumps are designed to push and not pull... I will probably have to push water to the second level of the house.. Do I need a second pump just for this.... Im heating basement, mainfloor...
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    Apples too Apples For OWB

    Ive read several different opinions on water tank size... I want too see what your burn times and cycle times for 24 hrs on equal size stoves..water tank capacity... with water temp up to temp..... not from cold start....about the same btu requirements.... I am fixing to build an OWB to heat a...
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    Cold in KY this morning!

    16 this morning. 80 in the house at 10 pm and at 7 am this morning 72.... good bed of coals.... Yesterday high about 22...today about 30.
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    Milled With The Revised Mini-Mill Today Post 1

    What did you use to build a mini mill...... Ive got a 10 ft and 8ft 5 1/2 ft diameter red oak Im thinking about cutting into boards.... Perfect wood... sawmills not interested because of diameter is more than 42 inches...... Ive got a solo with 36 in bar....
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