Quote from: ses on October 04, 2014, 05:54:16 AM

All other parts (barring the cowling, which make it a VA and not a CS) are the same as a CS.

Not quite 

The crankcase on a VA has a different stud configuration for the cylinder barrel and cylinder head, the VA has 5 x 5/8" BSW studs compared to the 4 x 3/4" BSW studs for the CS

Also the rocker pedestals differ, in that there are two pedestals on a VA, verses one for a CS.

Thanks for the correction. I forgot about the studs.

Colorado

Thanks

I defer to those with more knowledge than I...

I have heard the US exports all of its good (low sulfur) diesel and thus maybe the heightened concern for emissions (as we import other diesel) and greater difficulty in getting smaller diesel vehicles to market?

True or false or...

Everyone must  agree dieselman has somehow manifested an "extraordinary event".  He is the hero in this "ill conceived mess".

What I'm trying to do is facilitate an honorable end to it.  Times change and stuff happens in even the best planned lives.  Adjusting and moving on is going to happen whether we actively participate or not. 

Some people use humor to facilitate a process.  Some people use shaming to facilitate a process.  Some people use anxiety to facilitate a process.  I'm attempting to use "the carrot" to facilitate this process.  I'm sure I've missed other important motivational methods but what we are all after is getting this journey completed.  I too would be tempted to set an auction date and whack the procrastinators that are making this process difficult to complete.  But then I don't have the drive, determination, compassion and talent to get these containers out of the UK and to Kansas.  Perhaps someone could draw up a form letter that releases a persons commitment, any profits after expenses and addressing the goodwill they must feel towards Gary. 

I've always found ending a project is far more difficult that beginning one.  But end; they do.  And feel better; I do.

Casey

well said Casey!

SES

Happy Yule,
Hanukkah, Christ mas, etc... to ya'll.

From the land's where all these funny religions spawned and rooted out the older ones.

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SES

Just a quick update.

I wanted to post I have been fortunate to secure a spare cylinder and head for this VA (thanks again to forum members)! Not saying it needs either, but since the far east isn't making them I understand they are a bit scarce.

Consequently, this unit would be a great option for someone wanting a CS without the water tank! Barring the head assembly and the cylinder I am hard pressed to think of what other parts don't interchange with the CS (heavy flywheels and cowling excluded). Anyone think of anything?

SES

A bit off the current topic...but the VA and 2 6hp CS SOM's will be available for another week. All other units are now unavailable.

Thanks to you all on the feedback re: the electric conversion.

SES