Unique engine for a vintage build

[wheelbender6]

I scooped this link from one of my gear head forums. The little engine is actually a diesel. Scroll down for a pic.
http://www.xrdi.com/75_hp_Engine.html

 

[Trey]

Very interesting engine indeed.
Checking the specs, I noticed that it will run on any military grade fuel. Number two, dyed, offroad, and farm diesel are all equivalent to F-76 military diesel, I'm pretty sure. And don't forget you'll need a dry chemical extinguisher for that fuel. I don't mean you'll NEED one But you could really build something with that engine...

 

[Velodrome]

Neat O motor! But if its truly a diesel why the spark plug? My TDI jetta had glow plug, but even those wer'nt turned on by the computer if the temp was greater than 45deg out. I like the looks of it but it needs a serous shroud for the timing belt. Wonder how much. The rounded bottem end would really lend itself to a vintage style build.

 

[wheelbender6]

Good question. I do not know why it has dual plugs. I had a TDI jetta also and enjoyed it a lot. I traded it when it came time for a clutch, struts, etc. Izusu makes nice little turbo diesel pickup trucks, but they are not sold in the states. I drove around in one of the Izusu diesel pickups when I was in the Philippines.

 

[truckd]

Reading the spec's it also needs to be overhauled every 150 HRS. but still something to fallow as it's developement progress's in time.
thanks! for sharing that.
Caught my interest.