Ransomes MG 40 Sachs Engine

[vhgmcbuddy]

I have a Ransomes MG 40 with a Sachs 600 diesel engine. This is now a non runner due to oil pump failure which has resulted in a damaged piston. I am considering putting a new engine in and wonder if any one knows a good type of engine that will fit the MG 40 with out to much alteration, it needs to be electric start.

[expeatfarmer]

Probably the most common non standard engine fitted would be a Lombardini diesel. No chance of repairing the Sachs?

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi Thanks’ for the information. The engine has been a lot of work and I have got nowhere. Originally it lost power and then refused to start, since then the injector has been reconditioned, the fuel pump has been recalibrated, a reconditioned starter motor has been fitted and finally a new piston and rebore and now the oil pump has failed and caused damage to the new piston, so I am cutting my losses putting a new engine on, but of course dimension’s, rotation, revs and power have to be similar. I will look into the Lombardini engine.

[vhgmcbuddy]

I have looked on the Lombardini site do you know which model would suit. Thanks

[vhgmcbuddy]

Can anyone tell me where is the best place to buy a Lombardini engine for my MG40, I have been on a couple of web sites but had no response. If someone has replaced an Sachs engine with a different type perhaps they could give me some information on what they replaced it with and what had to be done to make it fit. I would be very grateful for any information.
Thanks
Bob

[charlie]

Have you contacted Meetens to see if they can supply an engine?

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