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yes the metal shroud that surrounds the oil cooler bolts to the front of the motor with 6 bolts i believe and that thing would be virtually impossible to get out with the body on. Also the body is relatively easy to remove. all the little bolts and unbolt the cables from the t-handle and the wires that run through the firewall should have a quick disconnect. Likewise with the body off everything is ten times easier to inspect and fix and reach for that matter.
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Looking Good! Did you rebuild your engine or get another, looks like one on the floor to the side. Boy I wish my garage looked as clear as yours does.
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One of my motor mount studs broke free and just spins with the nut on it so this could be fun. Guess I will pull the upper body this weekend and try to get that stud out.Comment
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yea thats fun alright a couple of my motor mount studs broke... so when I put my motor back in I welded nuts onto the heads of the bolts that I Put in to bolt the engine back down to keep them from spinning because it is impossible to get a wrench under the mounts. I also put big rubber washers between the motor and Its mounts. Drove It around the yard today and need to take some links out of the triple chains and set up a throttle cable and thats about it on getting it running and driving good. Ill get some more pictures up soon. To southern comfort...thats about a week after spending a full day cleaning and straightening it up. Can't wait to get me a real shop with some real tools... welder, torch, drill press..etc 8x8 twice as good as 4x4Comment
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Cool looking roof. What did you use for that? I have the original frame but wanted to maybe raise it or cover it with something solid other than than making canvas.
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I'm looking for a starter for a diesel kid. One ear is broke off on mine. ThnxComment
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Try 870-577-4729, I think they have most of the remaining parts from the factory stocks. or check a marine yacht dealer that handles Perkins diesels.
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Nice post! I'm new here because I just bought a KID last weekend with the 4 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine. Mine too has an original '69 air filter and I haven't yet found a replacement. Do you know where I can find one?Comment
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I also just got my hands on a KID with gas engine. I am looking for a parts supplier as well, all the suppliers (kid8x8.com and shoson.com) that I've found listed by members on this site are no longer around. Hopefully someone can update us on any current suppliers? Also it's been a couple years but would love to see any of the finished products that the guys were working on in this post.Comment
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Does anyone know who bought out Jeremy McCoin (KID8x8.com)?Comment
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Hey guys it has been awhile. Quick update. My kid runs & drives needs a new electronic distributor, but besides that is completely rebuilt. I am receptive to offers if anyone would be interested in it. Send me a pm to inquire further. I am a few months from graduating college & debating letting my Kid go to fund a start up. 8x8 twice as good as 4x4Comment
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Did you find a place to get parts?Comment
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I've done some parts research for my KID, and have been trying to keep notes. What would be nice is to start to build a spreadsheet with everyone's information. Is there anything in particular you need?Comment
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So i need a rebuild kit for the engine like new Valves, Pistons, Rings, Bearings, and seals.
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cables from t-bar to the pumps
triple chain
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Engine parts are easy to come by. The Wisconsin engines are now owned by Continental. Pittauto has everything you need. I had also bought some gaskets from a guy on ebay who was good. The ebay link to one of his listings is:
Complete Wisconsin Engine Gasket Set for VH4D, W4-1770, VF4D READ AD! | eBay
There is a pic with more info on how to contact him in the listing.
I went looking for cables and found a number of options. You can go high temp models at a premium, but I tried a lower cost option and sleeved it in heat wrap. So far - so good. The cable part number was 203BBU072. Just google that number and it will get you going. I don't recall the details, but with a bit of searching you can unravel the code, then go to cable manufacturer/assemblers and order comparable cables with all kinds of kinds of material options etc.
The axel chains are simple 60H chains. These come in a variety of costs - I bought mine at Tractor Supply for about $50 for 10 foot lengths. You should buy a chain breaker that fits the 60H chains and new master links as well. The triple chain is a 35-3 or 35 triple. I'm pretty sure these are also used on some Harleys. I found good a nice one on ebay once. The trick on these is that I found the master links a bit harder to come by, but they are out there.
Hope this helps a bit,
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