LDS427 Multifuel

[gimpyrobb]

Well, a member here had an LDS427 for sale. The price was right for parts so I grabbed it. It is siezed and missing parts, but there is still good stuff to be had. One of the best things is the manual starter! I hate arcing a screw driver across the solenoid terminals to turn a motor over, now I don't have to worry about it! Also, I noticed the water pump is different. It has the water "J" pipe bolted to it, rather than sliding a hose on like the LDT. It also has the old 25amp generator on it, I guess I'll have to figure out how to test this thing now. Anyhoo, here is a couple pics for everyone to see.

 

[Jeepsinker]

I like the starter.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I do too. It will be the one that stays with the motor test stand(bottom half of a multifuel can) I have.

Now I have to dig out the 25amp regulator I have stashed somewhere to see if they all work.

 

[Jeepsinker]

My mighty mite has a manual starter but I don't think it's the same starter.

 

[gimpyrobb]

This probably weighs as much as your MM's motor!

 

[Jeepsinker]

You may actually be right all joking aside!

 

[country]

We have several of these engines in stock for parting out if you need anything

dave
www.easternsurplus.net

 

[Westech]

You know that HUGE turbo would work great on a LDS............ I just sayin if you want a 200 HP multi that might be a good way to go.

 

[swbradley1]

Wait, you mean I have a manual starter sitting in my vise on my work bench?

I should have walked out there last night.

 

[RAYZER]

Wait, you mean I have a manual starter sitting in my vise on my work bench?

I should have walked out there last night.

Please explain "manual starter".

 

[phil2968]

I always thought it was a hand crank for a tractor!

 

[swbradley1]

Wondering that myself.

 

[phil2968]

No solenoid Ray. The old "step on the starter" type.

 

[doghead]

Mechanical engaged Bendix, not electronically engaged.

Like old cars used to use.

I've labeled the picture.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Ray, when that lever is moved, the lever pushes the starter drive assembly forward to engage the flywheel, at the same time it closes the contact for the electric to spin the starter.

Maybe I shouls see if SWB can post a video when I get up there later.

 

[doghead]

See if you can get him to clean off the workbench too.

 

[gimpyrobb]

You can lead a horse(or donkey in this case) to water...

 

[NDT]

Mechanical engaged Bendix, not electronically engaged.

Like old cars used to use.

I've labeled the picture.

An old salt once told me the reason the military retained the manual bendix even when solenoid versions were available is that in extreme cold, when cranking amps are critical, the manual starter uses less energy and could get a marginally charged truck running, while a solenoid starter would just chatter. Any truth to this?

 

[doghead]

That makes sense, but I suspect technology of the time was also as much a factor in design.

 

[swbradley1]

That bench is clean compared to two weeks ago.