New Kid on the block

[LTV KID]

Im not a fan of the whole body Rino lined but on top of the rear deck lid and on the part where you put your food when you step in that came with rubber mats...But that is an awesome KID and perfect tracks. Really wish I had a diesel

[tweeter166]

i like it in maybe the wheelwells and top of the deck and maybe in the foot area of the cab but the whole thing covered is a little much i thought..

[LTV KID]

Yes exactly, It is great in moderation kinda like chrome

[Southern Comfort Kid]

If I need a rebuild I'm planning to change to a 40 HP Kohler twin. Its half the price of the Daihatsu turbo diesel wich would be nice but about $5000. Get the LXWXH specs on the Wisconsin VH4D from the website and use that for what will fit.

[a1shiva]

If I need a rebuild I'm planning to change to a 40 HP Kohler twin. Its half the price of the Daihatsu turbo diesel wich would be nice but about $5000. Get the LXWXH specs on the Wisconsin VH4D from the website and use that for what will fit.

I have been looking at putting a 2-53 Detroit diesel in mine. What ever engine is used needs to be lower rpm with lots of torque. Make sure and match the power curve vs. rpm with the Wisconsin. More is better. The biggest problem is engine height and the stepped crankshaft for the PTO that goes out the back of the gear box. There is room to move the pumps and motors back about 6" with adding links to the triple drive chains. That might leave me enough room for a radiator next to the hydraulic radiator. Water cooled engine means easier for me to get started in the cold and a better heater.

If the crankshaft of the Detroit sits high enough I could use a belt drive down to bearing mounted stepped shaft going into the gear box. That would also allow me to use loose belts with a tensioner as a clutch for easier cold weather starts. I could change the belt pulley size to match the engine rpm to the pumps.

DSL

[nsula_country]

I know this is an old post, but I have a diesel KID in North-Central Louisiana. It is a non-runner (engine good), that I bought about 7 years ago for $750. It is complete. I have bought bearings, seals, and chains. It is 60 miles away currently in a shop under dry storage. I plan to have it going in a year.

CT

[Southern Comfort Kid]

Glad to see your posting. Are you near Monroe? I know I see a couple at a shop when I go up there. I'll be there for duck season with my Kid definitely this year, missed last year with a truck wiring meltdown. If you are nearby maybe we can meet.

I just got a deal on an almost new Lombardini Diesel (now Kohler). small 4cyl and 29HP@ 3000rpm. It's about the same dimensions as the Perkins, maybe smaller and lighter. But with the prices of new engines and diesels at $3-5 thou, I couldn't pass up the $600 tag. Maybe my next project after this duck season! I saw the comment about moving the pumps and gear boxes back up to 6", didn't think about that, just thought I'd have to put the radiator up front like the perkins. But weight location is important.

[nsula_country]

Southern Comfort Kid:

I am not near Monroe, not a duck hunter. I am near Natchitoches, the machine is near Alexandria. I bought it for $750 in 2005. Engine ran then, the rest was sad, but complete. The tub had held water at one time, but not rusted through. I have bought bearings, chain, and seals (+$700) to get it rolling. Wiring harness will be next followed by tires/rims (Worn from slipping tracks and rusted out). I have 3 pairs of tracks, I hope to make 1 or 2 pairs from them. It is a DIESEL KID! I thought there were more than 100-300 made. I'm excited. Hopefully I can have it going by this time next year. Been waiting to build a proper shop. Machine has been under roof since 2005.

Good luck on the diesel conversion. Curious to see how it works out. Cutting torch and welder can do a lot!!

CT