Expiremental OM617 build
Expiremental OM617 build
im trying to stick away from too much modification that isn't necessary. as the rod they already have is close and they work off of blank forgings it shouldn't be too hard to increase the small end bore a little. i contacted them a while ago trying to work out the details but they haven't responded yet ill probably call them tomorrow some time.
the constant rpm governor would require the use of a cvt or something similar. also it wouldn't be too friendly to the engine on start as going from a cold engine to the governed rpm (which to get good power would have to be above 3500 rpm on a 617) would hurt it quickly. most constant rpm industrial engines are not designed to be started and stopped very often and the 617 doesn't warm up fully at idle.