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I've been cleaning carbs for years and never had a problem :P I think it just needs lots of new jets/tubes/etc inside it as they are probably the originals.....which makes them 22 years old.......... and lets face it......the east german carb isn't the pinnacle of brilliant build quality :p shame re...

nder base gasket and head gasket show no signs of leaking.... The carb stub to cylinder gasket has been replaced and I even tried sealling the carb into the stub using rtv sealant no difference..... I think the carb is just old and worn out to be honest.... It wouldnt setup properly (when the bike w...

The bosch pump is much nicer than the lucas/cav

I probably wouldn't tune the engime much......
At most a T25 (possibly TD04) turbo, 11mm head in the pump and tweak fhe fuelling....
140bhp would be enough


A friend of mine has a tuned XUD9 that broke the 200hp mark....goes quite well

thanks :) So really I need to allow 60cm for the engine (I'm better having extra space than running out :lol: ) I think I'll have a look around at bikes with blown engines....... I reckon a sportsbike or muscle bike frame would be the best option...... the thought of owning a 1.9 turbo diesel motorb...

...or if you want to fix the MZ charging system I may be able to help... :) Thanks for the offer. I actually know whats wrong with the MZ after a fair bit of testing..... first of all, I bought the bike with a few other issues, but it had been standing for 15 years... the PO bought it, and rebuilt ...

Looks similar to a Daihatsu Hijet alternator.....

they are small and offer 35amp (I think.....its in the shed somewhere :p)

Thanks for the offer

If you could, an overall length including the crank pulley and flywheel would be useful.....

I could then look into what frames would suit....

I've tweaked quite a few diesel injection pumps (usually car/van engines though) usually the 'max fuel' screw adjusts the injection pump rack fully open position. but on some small diesels its coupled with the max rpm..... can you post a pic of the injection pump? to reduce the smoke without touchin...

Sorry for not replying for a while :shock: Since I posted things have been constantly taking turns for the worst :cry: I considered cutting the MZ engine/gearbox so I'm left with just a gearbox....but there are a few problems.... MZ's are a chain primary drive from the engine to gearbox so it would ...

coachgeo wrote:cheap/Free and diesel engine are too items that rarely occur together

yes, but I can hope :p

at the moment, I have no money


I'm hoping/planning to build a diesel motorbike for early next year.........
I have a donor....I just need an engine and a gearbox.......

yes, I had a look at them


just need a diesel engine now :p

I think a Petter AVA1 (~550cc) making 4.5hp @ 1,500rpm, isnt going to be the best engine
and its heavy :p



I'm just looking out for a cheap/free little diesel at the moment.....

Quite a nice build......

I'll make a note of a few parts of it

nice

the 'optimum' smoke setting on a diesel, is under load, theres a smoke haze from the exhaust....



out of interest, did you have to stretch the frame to fit the diesel?

what power diesel is it?
and whats the top speed/cruising speed?


I have an ETZ251 that I'm thinking about dieselising

no one want to comment



might have to put my scooter based CVT idea into motion :p......

Hello again :) I might one day get to build a diesel motorbike :p things just dont seem to work out at times though :( I thought I'd just update on the situation though. I've got an MZ ETZ251 which is a nice bike, but the engine is being a bit of a pain. its just problem after problem really.... now...

Hrm? There's BMW cardan with reduction of 3? That would be great! edit: oh my lord Igor... I sure hope this document is wrong... http://www.maximalt.dk/Manualer/VP/VolvoInstBook%2011c%2017c.pdf Weight: 290 kilograms :roll: I was told that some BMW shaft drives used a 3:1 ratio.... how true it is......

Well having a little chat, the owner thinks its a Volvo Penta MD17 36hp @ 3,000rpm 1.68 litre, 3 cylinder diesel not the most powerful engine, but I reckon it will have loads of torque... enough to pull an overall ratio of 3:1 (1:1 top gear with 15/45 sprockets or BMW shaft drive) that would put the...

I've been offered a Volvo Marine diesel cheap, that I am considering for a diesel motorbike :) currently, it has a seawater coolant system (like most boat engines), but is it possible to fit a decent sized rad (perhaps from a car)? all I know is its a Volvo 3 cylinder marine diesel with gearbox. and...

Nice truck

5.9 Cummins is planned is it?
which one? the 6BT?

Thanks

I've been scouring the ads for old diesel engines....
not had much luck as of yet though...

or just remove the thermostat completely

Since the Peugeot 1.8TD was mentioned, there is the 1.9TD from the 306 Daihatsu Hijet 1.2 Diesel may be of some interest Ford Endura 1.8 Diesel/turbo diesel/turbo intercooled diesel and what about the Aixam diesel: the Kubota Z482-E two-cylinder 500cc Z482-E Vertical, 4-cycle liquid-cooled diesel Nu...

Hello good people :) its been a while since I posted on here, but I am back :D I didnt get to build a trike in the end, so had to get rid of the escort van (to the scrapper :( ) and I still havent got a diesel bike either. I have a CBR600F now, which is fun (but does 45mpg) but I do have a diesel on...

What is your car? (apart from one with an IDI diesel by the look of the head :p)

this is my first post in quite a while :D your bike doesnt seem to hard to start in the cold weather.... :) as for the AA1. firstly, it looks like in the video, you have your hand wrapped around the starting handle. please dont to that....you could lose your thumb if the engine kicks back. and it pr...

Good luck with the sale...

Sad to here you cant complete it...

If it was closer, and I could afford it (I could if it was £50 ), then I would be on the way

Best of luck...

Second to me?

It is a better idea that its seperate seeing how many want to do trikes

But on a petrol engine, you cant beat a nice carb :) I dont like any electronic fuel injection and the only mechanical injection I like is on a diesel :P Even my S3 Land Rover SWB has been modded and instead of the stock zenith, its got an SU HS6 :D I havent given up on a diesel bike, far from it......

Quadricycles cant be driven on a motorcycle license....

You need the category B1 on your license...

I know, because I looked into getting a quad, but I only have a bike license (A), so I cant ride a quad :S

Already tried them...

They werent much help really...

Always on about buying this kit, and that kit :S

I got a bit fed up in the end, so drilled the main jet, and its fine now....