The
air compressor idea is a good one GuyFawkes
Also, I wonder if these engine would make a good
piston water pump? Many old piston water pump look like engines. It's not that I really want to pump water with my Lister block but still, I think it would work at customs saying that, plus it could probably be done for real.
Also, what about the
Military engine way Just thinking out loud... People buy all kind of surplus (non-EPA) military engines. As far as I know they are still considered military engines after being released to the civilian world. In 10 years or so, the military will be selling large amount of non-EPA surplus engines. Does a military engine needs to be owned by the military? And what about ordering a foreign Military engine like people do for Unimogs... I'm pretty sure the Indian military must be using Listeroids and Petteroids. Actually, I think the US and Canadian military do have some Lister-Petter brand engines for pumps and power generations... Ok, no one will try this one but it's weird that a government is the only one that doesn't need to follow it's own regulations. Ya, I know fighting the Terrorists is always a good reason for doing anything. I bet you the military probably has more non-EPA engines than the number of Listeroids in USA right now.
About the
EPA folks. I don't think they have ressources for going after the illegal Listeroids out there! What does the typical EPA enforcement officer looks like? If they do exist, they probably have enough job searching for real pollution like around factories, power plants. Also, they must be very busy making sure all engine manufacturers comply... As far as I know, no one is concerned about the UL officers finding their non-UL certified ST head. EPA is a regulation office, not the FBI.
Just my 2 cents.