22hp Diesel V twin. Made in China?

[testrun00]

Hi Guys, Not been on for ages busy with work. I've still been searching for parts and suppliers for my hustler An auction on ebay with 2 x 22hp V twin diesel engines (generators) which I may be able to get cheap.

Diesel Generator and 22hp engine on eBay (end time 23-Feb-11 19:05:03 GMT)
Both engines are working, only one has a starter motor though
I'm interested in everyone's thoughts or if anyone as used one or knows someone that used one,
I've been looking for ages to get a well known brand V twin Horizontal shaft configuration with a descent HP is like trying to find Rocking Horse S*%T. So this seem a really good alternative( in other words CHEAP!)
I found this link with some specs on the enginehttp://www.exportdeck.com/2746181/P5...njection.shtml
type two-cylinder, v-twin, air cooled, four stroke, ohv, direct injection

bore x stroke(mm) 86x72

displacement (l) 0.836

compression ratio 19

rated power/rated speed(kw/r/min) 14/3000 15/3600

max. torque (n.m) 52/2600

lube type forced feed +splash

starting type 12v electric starter

rotation directionface to the flywheel anticlockwise

fuel type diesel: 0#(summer), -10#(winter), -20#, -35#(chill cold)

fuel consumption rate/rotation speed (g/kw.h)/r/min 285/3000 298.4/3600

overall dimensionlwhmm 525x391x459

dry weight (kg) 58 Brand: Longfar
Model No. : LH2V86S

[gearhead1937]

Not sure about that one, but I've read where generators have a different shaft taper compared to two-stroke motors. That may come into play when looking for a clutch. Just something to keep in mind.

[AussieMax]

If that rotation is anticlockwise when facing the flywheel, then it is running backwards to a normal engine. Generators usually run a tapered output shaft as gearhead said, and it may make finding a suitable clutch a problem.

[Noel Woods]

Longfar makes a great diesel engine. I looked on the web it looks like most of these have a 1" output shaft, since 1" clutches are plentiful, you should be set.
They sell these things all over the world, and have only penetrated the U.S. market during the last 3-4 years. I saw many Longfars in the middle east years ago, they were well reputed and several I saw then had 4000+ hours on them and were still working.

[mike d]

Hi Testrun, The only thing I'd like to add is if you go with a liquid cooled motor you can add a heater core/defroster in the return line. Depends on your winters. Wish I had gone liquid. It's been a long cold winter. Good luck