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wilson ind

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George you may have notices I posted just asking for what the gm light diesels were. Guess most jumped to the idea I wanted to buy one. Not much could be farther from the truth. I just wondered the facts as to size, who makes them, and other interesting facts. Not sure any one really answered the question. Sure got a lot of reasons why I should not buy!!If they only knew how cheap I am!!! However one poster mentioned that Kubota makes a gasoline drop in replacement engine. Perhaps this information will be of use to you in securing a gasoline or maybe propane unit with the modern features you desire? Thinking there would be a market for the removed diesel. Nothing like an old friend trying to spend your money. LOL Knowing you likely will not, however if you go to Elnora this weekend let me know. Bet our friend John T will have couple cold Barley Pops in his camp? Best to you old friend.
 
Bill,
Not going to Elnora. I injured back and hip this spring. Walking is out.

I know about Kubota gas engines. However no factory gas Kubotas in USA.

I heard GM ad about Diesels in cars. No plans buying one. I really like the comfort of my XT5. It rides like Cadillac.

I'm sure I'll see you the next time you need a battery charger fixed.
 
Not George/TH but did spend 4 years in TH in the late 60s/early 70s and remain a Hoosier.

GM LT diesel engines are a cooperative effort between GM and Isuzu.

Engines are made in various locations and I can no longer tell you from memory where various engines are manufactured.

The myth that Kubota makes a "drop in replacement engine," gasoline or diesel, for late model GM vehicles sold in the US is just that, a myth.

Dean
 
I got my BS teaching degree from ISU 68 through 73. Worked for Doan and Decker Ford, wrenching. I also have never heard of a Kubota engine that fit "drop in" other than into a Kubota. Manufacturers can, and have made engines that have SAE compatible bolt patterns. We can dream. Jim
 
I earned my undergraduate degree from ISU, 1969-1973.

While going to school full time, I wrenched and pumped gas part time at Fischer's Standard Service on S 31, at the intersection with Marshal St.(?) just north of the intersection with I-70. Later I wrenched and pumped gas at Rader's Shell service at S 7th St and either Ohio or Wabash (?).

After graduation, I was a design engineer for over 20 years before moving on to other careers.

IIRC, I've been back to Terre Haute only once since 1973.

I hear that things have changed much.

Dean
 
Bill,
Not going to Elnora. I injured back and hip this spring. Walking is out.

I know about Kubota gas engines. However no factory gas Kubotas in USA.

I heard GM ad about Diesels in cars. No plans buying one. I really like the comfort of my XT5. It rides like Cadillac.

I'm sure I'll see you the next time you need a battery charger fixed.
 
Jim
I started ISU starting in 67. I went on their coop plan. Spent two semesters working at Crane naval in electronics calibration lab.
When back at ISU I worked at Carney tire under coating nee cars. Some were for Doan and Decker
We may have crossed paths back then .
I got my degree spring of 72. Masters came later. Wasn't smart enough to leave town.

I crossed paths with Wilson when he worked at So. Vermillion HS.
 
Probably crossed paths I was driving a 1960 metallic green SAAB 93, The weirdest car in town. I also worked for Nicks Marathon right down town on the highway. Jim
 
Probably crossed paths I was driving a 1960 metallic green SAAB 93, The weirdest car in town. I also worked for Nicks Marathon right down town on the highway. Degree was in Industrial arts/manufacturing. Jim
 
Dean,
Many changes in past 50 years. ISU is the big Elephant buying up property around campus.
 
Most likely we did.

I remember pumping gasoline into the three cylinder, water cooled, two cycle Saabs at the gas station. Owner would usually pour the oil in himself to make sure that it was in there. I also remember working on one once in 1970 or so.

My undergraduate degree is also from the then new School of Technology, Manufacturing Electronics (later EET). Do you remember Dr. Leland Moore, the chairman of the school, Professor Neumann, Associate Professor Everts, etc? Upon graduation, I was offered a graduate assistantship and could have earned one of the very first MS degrees from the school almost free of charge but declined as I was early twenties, married and with an infant son.

I remember when I-70 and Honeycreek Square opened.

I also remember test driving a new 500 cc Kawasaki triple south of town on US 31 in 69 or 70. God was with me that day as I was young, immortal, and, that day at least, very lucky. It was a light weight, high revving crotch rocket.

Small world, Jim and George.

Dean
 
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