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Hugh Conway

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Kofaric small diesel
« on: June 04, 2023, 09:50:29 PM »
My gas powered log splitter engine packed up. We're using diesel for nearly everything here except powersaw and weedeater, both 2 strokes.
thinking of taking a gamble and re-powering the splitter with this 247cc single cylinder diesel:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/354744488293?hash=item52986b5165:g:AJ0AAOSwOzxkdvKj&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8L5%2BGZZRmRN0%2FxhdEYfgky5Hi5vnZXfeuyjat99ia2L50GyMReZHdPjDr1XFwDG75OwaHmd35kr79hUDR8wEsxbXymt1jzcu0ROXHTkTqMjogqf86J8nnV%2BtV%2BoBcY07ee0oK7VLhwDCpsNSeL%2FTzMh8A99R9pv6bMBPFpZrYgmkaA5jIWSruT5vRTVR%2Bgstr4M5wTFOvIgiRBsw2E%2FeIM0XTi0XbvPYsgMjVvGIpH4oiNzOgAxi8gJLWwrfzql9XTdZveWRwR0ILRcIGKrW54ereJutI3wYuqzg1NTuaXvQTPmJMs3eHhrDsoFaUOj4fw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM3MahgZFi

Anybody have experience, knowledge, or comments on this?
Any feedback appreciated.
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Re: Kofaric small diesel
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2023, 12:28:49 AM »
I retrofitted my splitter with the real deal they copied, an L70 Yanmar and upgraded the pump to 11GPM at the same time. Mine is electric start and personally I would not own one of those any other way unless it was only going to be used in warm weather. There used to be electric start conversion kits on eBay that were not terribly high priced. Those engines must be in top notch shape to start easily and do not have to fall off much to become hard to start when temps are below 50F or so.  That being said the clones have a reasonable reputation.
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Hugh Conway

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Re: Kofaric small diesel
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2023, 10:38:37 PM »
Hello Butch
Thanks for the reply, especially re: hard hand starting below 50*F
Since most all of my use will be below these temps, I'd have to find a suitable starter.
Looks like this Yanmar clone is somewhat larger than the L-48, somewhat smaller than the L-70, and not exactly the displacement of the l-60 either...... I wonder about parts.
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Re: Kofaric small diesel
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2023, 01:52:14 AM »
I looked at these a while back and remember seeing a screen type intake heater that was available from yanmar that seemed to help. Definitely a necessity up in Canada.

I ended up picking up a 9HP version that has been sitting in a box in the corner for years. Parts seem to be readilly available from ebay, alibaba, and the likes.
« Last Edit: June 06, 2023, 01:54:24 AM by broncodriver99 »