6wheeler 669 #1 Posted October 14, 2011 Hi guys, I am home from work for a couple of days cuz I hurt my back (Damn this gettin old sucks). Anyway, I think I had an epiphoney. What type of frame set up do the D series tractors have? Are they an open frame design? Do they have a rear facing crank design (I have never really looked at one)? The reason I ask, I have aquired a 3 cylinder diesel engine complete with the radiator and all (auctions can be so much fun). I was thinking perhaps a D-250. Or any D series I can shoehorn this bad boy into. Anyone have a picture of one minus the engine? As usual, any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slufoot733 70 #2 Posted October 14, 2011 Pat, I have a D-200 and can tell you that the engines in the D-160, 180 & 200 all sit with the crankshaft parallel to the frame. And I think they all share the same frame (not positive on that). The D-250 was a different animal. Its engine also sat with the out put to the rear but I believe the frame is longer since the engine was a four cylinder Renault engine. I would think the D-250 would probably be your best bet for that three cylinder diesel engine since there would be a little more room for it. Sounds like an interesting project. Be sure to keep us posted and include some pics! Good luck, KT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
