I rope started my AC1 a few times even though I had both crank handle off the cam gear side and electric start.  Wasn't to bad.  I had training on diesel engine repair in tech school.  I prefer working on them over petrol(gas) engines.   I wont need the rare raised crank start, it wouldn't fit since the tractor has a bonnet(hood) that goes over the top of the engine.  Its easily opened to access the decomp lever to fire up the engine.   I like not having all the electric stuff as that is less to go wrong and need repair.   I can get a NOS Genuine Petter rope for starting off ebay.  I PM'd you my email addy.   Thanks  Mike

The AA or AB should have plenty of power, I can cut grass with the tired 8 hp petrol engine at idle rpm where it has little to no torque.  The AB in stock form should be fine in my little tractor.   Is there a cost effective way to ship them from the UK to the USA?   Last AA1 someone priced shipping was around 200 pounds sterling, which effectivly doubled the price of the engine to me.  As long as the AB1 has a keyed output on the crankshaft  on the geared side, I can work with no electric start.   Mike

This is the one small air cooled diesel that will fit under the hood of my Wheelhorse.  Having trouble locating one in the USA since imports of new are ^*^*&$ banned!!   The 6hp version that I can get new, is just a bit to all.  My max height is 17 inches.  From what I can tell, even with the fuel tank and bracket removed and silancer removed, its still to tall, only the smaller 4 hp will fit(I have fitted one previously years ago).   Any sources that might have one of these smaller air cooled clones on the shelf?    Mike

Going to concentrate on finding a Petter AA1 diesel for my Wheelhorse.  Any help, from USA or UK welcomed.  If you willing to help ship to the USA, I would like to chat with you

I would consider it a parts engine value wise.  I see them in the USA in running order for $250-650 without the 110vt alternator.  Most have 12vt alternators as they were used on  roadside arrow boards till the solar powered versions took over.   Looking for an AA1 or AC1 myself.   Mike

Opps, forgot that, Indiana USA.   Engine needs to be variable speed as well and not fixed rpm.  I saw the one on ebay thats on a cart that used to run a pump, looks like its a fixed rpm.   

Hello everybody.  I am looking for a Petter AA1 diesel for a Wheelhorse repower project.  Needs to have the full speed pto keyed output shaft.    Can be running or non running condition as long as its complete.   I know most do not have electric start, but have seen a couple that did have it.  Either is ok.     Thanks  Mike