ML3 2,198 #1 Posted 2 hours ago Kinda kept this project quiet over the winter. Purchased it from @Buckeyes last year. Although I have original 4hp Kohler (w/matching patina) I decided to go with a more unique powerplant. 3hp diesel. Some modification needed to make it all work. Air cleaner wouldn't fit under hood so I had to improvise & use aftermarket. Slight modification to original belt guard mounting to get it to fit. Got original throttle lever to work w/diesel throttle control. Tried to make it look as original/subtle as I could. Usually starts on the 1st pull thanks to decompression lever. Think it will be my cruiser for when I attend shows..... 20260210_130010.mp4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,147 #2 Posted 2 hours ago Nice!!!! Where did you get the engine??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,198 #3 Posted 2 hours ago 11 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Nice!!!! Where did you get the engine??? Ebay. $179. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,629 #4 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Excellent addition. You get bonus points for keeping the larger OE style muffler where the showerhead would have been. If any body asks about the diesel fuel smell, tell them you just got done flushing the transmission & must have spilled some!! Edited 1 hour ago by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,198 #5 Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Excellent addition. You get bonus points for keeping the larger OE style muffler where the showerhead would have been. If any body asks about the diesel fuel smell, tell them you lust got done flushing the transmission & must have spilled some!! Took off the exhaust that came on engine, like air filter it wouldn't fit under hood. Tried to make exhaust look as original as possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,629 #6 Posted 1 hour ago 5 minutes ago, ML3 said: Tried to make exhaust look as original as possible. Well Done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,629 #7 Posted 1 hour ago Some patina on the "Oil Burner" & a few custom Decals from Terry - you could pass it off as an early diesel prototype from WH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,198 #8 Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, ri702bill said: Some patina on the "Oil Burner" & a few custom Decals from Terry - you could pass it off as an early diesel prototype from WH. Thinking bout trying to "patina" the engine to match. The custom decals are a good suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,629 #9 Posted 1 hour ago 14 minutes ago, ML3 said: Thinking bout trying to "patina" the engine to match. There are plenty of YT videos out there about doing this. My favorites are from the custom car fabricators that take longbed Chevy C10 pickups and shorten both the frame & bed to OE shortbed dimensions, without ruining the time weathered patina where the cuts & welds were done. That is some first class work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
