Bertie 314 #1 Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) A mini clean up proved it's tidy and I'm pleased so far, couple of small items required before using but hey not bad for 32 years old.. [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] Edited July 6, 2018 by Bertie Wrong picture 6 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #2 Posted July 6, 2018 looks like a well cared for piece, good going , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,286 #3 Posted July 6, 2018 Jealous!! Us in the states would love to have a factory diesel to buy. Can’t understand why it was never offered here. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #4 Posted July 6, 2018 mike, did I pick up those mower decks from you, 42" rd, ? Pete trying to contact you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,050 #5 Posted July 6, 2018 I like it! Would love to have had one. Those little 8.5 hp Robins are sweet little engines. Noisy suckers, but they are more powerful than you'd expect. Looks like it had a rear grass collection vacuum on it at one time (belt guard and weight bracket). Congrats, Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #6 Posted July 6, 2018 I have the same model and can testify that it certainly sounds like a bag of spanner’s, but it’s so good on fuel, looks to be a nice straight example. Sure you’ll be pleased. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,286 #7 Posted July 6, 2018 43 minutes ago, peter lena said: mike, did I pick up those mower decks from you, 42" rd, ? Pete trying to contact you @peter lena ...yep, you bought a couple rear discharge decks off me. Send me a PM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #8 Posted July 6, 2018 Wow! What a cool little “smoker” If they ever offered one of those Stateside, I’d for sure have an example in my corral! That one looks to be well cared for and should sip fuel as it works hard—nice find! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,344 #9 Posted July 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Wow! What a cool little “smoker” If they ever offered one of those Stateside, I’d for sure have an example in my corral! That one looks to be well cared for and should sip fuel as it works hard—nice find! Kinda makes me wanna build a baby diesel C series..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #10 Posted July 6, 2018 Eric—That would be cool! Just like @shallowwatersailor‘S Paladin! That would be challenging yet very fun and rewarding build. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #11 Posted July 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Eric—That would be cool! Just like @shallowwatersailor‘S Paladin! That would be challenging yet very fun and rewarding build. A photo from the archives! Josh, the 523Dxi was Paladin and the DC-105 was Dillon. Paladin is now in New Jersey and Dillon is in Massachusetts. Both really nice oil burners. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #12 Posted July 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Sparky said: @peter lena ...yep, you bought a couple rear discharge decks off me. Send me a PM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #13 Posted July 6, 2018 https://www.outdoorking.com/engines/robin-engines/robin-engines/diesel-engines/robin-subaru-dy41d-8.5hp-diesel-engine , just looked this up, engine is a Subaru/robin diesel, neat stuff 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,980 #14 Posted July 7, 2018 I've got a Robin standby generator made by Subaru... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,576 #15 Posted July 7, 2018 it has the bracket for the front mount weights, and I believe the front wheels maybe on backwards, over here in the US the valve stems go on the inside, but a European model could be different eric j 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #16 Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Your probably right as my C121 and 161 valves are on the inside... Possibly a fellow English owner thinking it was correct Eric Edited July 7, 2018 by Bertie Text 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #17 Posted July 12, 2018 At some point someone removed the fuel bowl and filter and replaced it with a cheap plastic inline filter. I have nemerous engine parts I bought with it so had a rummage and found all the required discarded parts.. bonus! ... Cleaned everything up orderd a paper filter so will fit it and see what the problem was.. [/URL] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,442 #18 Posted July 12, 2018 Not much available. Just making sure you are aware of it. Click on the pictures Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #19 Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Not much available. Just making sure you are aware of it. Click on the pictures Garry Thanks Garry, I found the ones posted on a previous 512D topic... Much appreciated Des Edited July 12, 2018 by Bertie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,788 #20 Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) would really like to see a picture of it with that unique drive belt "casing/guard" off. Wonder if the input pulley and idlers are also extended outwards like the engine pulley looks like it is ? Edited July 12, 2018 by Skipper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 715 #21 Posted July 12, 2018 you europe guys are super lucky because wh sold a diesel powered machine over there. it kills me that europe has diesel powered cars that get tremendous mileage and we are stuck with gas burning models that get much less mileage. that belt guard looks like the old belt guard for a C series that had the extra belt to run the rear mounted leaf vac. best regards mike in mass. USA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites