Glort,
As much as you are here you must be aware of the potential problems.
I have a single and a twin. The twin got a total rebuild from new. The single I
must have been lucky as I basically "put it to work" with no more than a good
checking over.
The single has at least 100 hours on it. The twin probibly less than 50.
I would not trust either one long term. They both run fine with little vibration and
no problems. For some reason I expect either one to blow up at any given moment.
I also have a Chinese diesel. It is a "changfa" clone. The thing rattles and bangs like it
will let go at first run. It has always started, runs a 15kw st.head and powers my home
when needed. I don't really have much faith in it either. It probibly has a couple of hundred
hours on it with no problems.
I guess I am skeptical of any of the clone engines. I haven't had any real problems with any
of them but I always have this lingering fear they will blow up at any time.
My favorite engine is a Mitsubishi 3 cylinder from.the early 80's I got on a deal for next
to nothing. I have it coupled to a 7.5 st head and it runs great. That one I I don't fear as much.
Gary