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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hotrod1830" data-source="post: 117683" data-attributes="member: 4331">Why not repair the 610 wisconsin and sell it, keeping the attachments and using the money to buy a diesel machine?   The wisconsin engines were used in everything!!  There is no shortage of engines, parts or support. If swapping to diesel, you must also keep in mind that  it is easy to apply more power than the drive sheaves where engineered  to handle.   I had a clutch machine and loved it.  Even swapped in a bigger engine.  loved it even more.  Problem was it was outdated.  Period.  Engine swaps are alot more involved and pricey than people tend to realize.  Coming from experience, If all you want is a diesel machine, save or fix/repair/trade up to the machine you want.  If you want the challenge of swapping in a diesel to a machine that didnt have one then by all means continue.  If you are willing to put that much work into a gasser and convert it to diesel, then you have the energy to buy a diesel machine that needs work.  Dont be afraid to buy a machine that needs transport.  plenty of companies wiling to haul it to your door.</blockquote>