allis g repower

[D.redgreen]

The question I have, is anyone familiar with a kit or a supplier that does a diesel repower for a g? What I am thinking is a Yanmar or simular motor coupled with a hydro like in a grasshopper mower. Something in the size of about 25hp. Any of your thoughts would be greatly appeciated.

 

[Jay Moyer]

In the latest Farm Show paper there was a new production G like machine available with a diesel motor. My thoughts for modifying an original G is why? They are far more valuable in original condition than they are as Frankenstein"s , I have seen restored versions fetch 4000 dollars.

Second, Any efficiency gains made by a diesel will be eaten by the hydro unit.

Third, diesel fuel and parts for a diesel engine will be more expensive. The fuel economy gains of a diesel do not break even with the the extra cost unless the machine is operating at high loads for extended times, and a G was never meant for heavy tillage and work, it was designed for fine cultivation of vegetable crops.

Forth, the original engine is simple enough for most individuals to even overhaul with a good manual. Very few people have the knowledge and fewer have the tools to work on the fuel injection systems of mechanically injected diesels. Small diesels in this size range do not have appreciably more durability over the old gas engines, like the bigger diesels have.

And Fifth, the G was only 10 horse power. Double the horsepower and you are much more likely to destroy the drive train.


One plus, It would be different and unique, something to brag about if your into that.

 

[Tramway Guy]

There used to be a company that had a website www.dieselacg.com; but that no longer works. It used an Isuzu diesel engine, and sold for about $10,000.
The latest rage is convering to electric (battery) power.
Electric

 

[Orangefever]

Ive seen a G repowered with a perkins it was extremly loud evan with a muffler and not a good loud you could compare to a small jap car with one of those coffee can mufflers and its not a good looking engine under that little hood

 

[Jay Moyer]

The website is http://www.tuff-bilt.com/ for the tractor being produced similar to the G. Doesn"t have a diesel model listed but I recall in the article in farm show they have made a few. Don"t hold it to me though