Author Topic: KOEL 8/1 completed engines available (Read 12119 times)

dieselgman · « **on:** September 28, 2011, 01:52:02 AM »

We have now taken the time to check them out! These have been cleaned and test run, they pre-date the EPA regulations so are completely legal US versions. All look to be pretty standard except they have TRB mains and no oil pumps. Made by KOEL under the Kirloskar name in the 1990s. They have a number of better quality features... for now I have taken a series of photos and for once it seems to be working for me!!! Yes!

dieselgman

Horsepoor · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2011, 06:52:37 AM »

Price per unit for an on site pick up?

dieselgman · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2011, 01:54:10 PM »

These are going at $2750 with our labor investment but the standard 8/1 "parts" kits are still $1990.

dieselgman

38ac · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:45:51 PM »

Now if you can only get all the pictures right side up we will give you some applause

dieselgman · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:52:42 PM »

I knew it was only a matter of time until I got some crack like that!!!

Actually I manage these in Picasa on my computer and they were all straightened up on there and appear correct - until they got posted here... so back to the drawing board on that stuff! Computers!

In the meantime, just turn your head a little to the side...

dieselgman

dieselgman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2011, 06:26:10 PM »

By the way... Horsepoor, we found a carrier that will take these from Kansas to Miami for $280. Smoking deal for freight these days!

dieselgman

dieselgman · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2011, 07:07:22 PM »

Now we have those pictures re-posted and they are looking like they should!

Once upon a time I knew how to navigate these blasted computers but things have changed quite a bit over the years!

dieselgman

dieselgman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2011, 08:38:36 PM »

Here is the Youtube link to see the startup test for one of our KOEL 8/1 engines. Click the picture to stay on this site and still play the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Z4PNaDd_I

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Z4PNaDd_I[/youtube]

dieselgman

Horsepoor · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2011, 03:57:15 AM »

Dieselgman,

Thank you for the price quote, market value these days if you can even find one to buy. Freight to Florida price very reasonable. Planning to be in St Louis mid November 2011, asking myself if I can afford another Listeroid. Thank you.

Bruce

Slojo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:05:30 PM »

That looks like a nice smooth running engine. PM headed your way.

Joe-NY

dieselgman · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2011, 01:16:23 AM »

Thanks!

dieselgman

Simtech · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:17:26 PM »

How many hours (if any) are there on these engines?

dieselgman · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:22:19 PM »

Nearly zero hours... just testing run-times only. These have been in long term storage in the US, manufactured and imported in 1992, therefore are grandfathered in before the EPA regulations applied. These are a unique and odd find, only 5 available. These are new, have just been internally inspected and cleaned as well as test-run at our Kansas shop. Priced at $2750 complete and ready to go. If you are not familiar with the name, Kirloskar in Pune India is one of the largest engine manufacturers and assemblers in India. Their name stands for quality... they also build some of the largest ocean-going engines in the world along with everything in-between and include some venerable diesel engine names known worldwide.

dieselgman

Simtech · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2011, 06:51:57 AM »

Dang, with only five available they'll be gone by the time I'm ready to purchase one (about 4 months)

Heh, unless you're willing to do a layaway plan....

dieselgman · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2011, 08:46:28 AM »

Keep in touch... we will have the kit engines available for the forseeable future.

dieselgman

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