Continental engine question

[glzim79]

Hello. Does anyone know if I can use the block from a Continental gas TM20 to rebuild a diesel TMD20? They appear to be the same. I have access to a block out of a gas engine but can’t seem to locate a diesel.
Any info would be appreciated.

 

[thepumpguysc]

Idk.. but I would think the “D” would be stouter.. more thickness between cylinders and crank webbing..
Just a thought..

 

[glzim79]

I haven’t done any measuring but by all appearances they seem to be the same. The diesel block has a place for a distributor…..

 

[cfherrman]

Lots of industrial engines are the same, diesel gets forged rods, domed pistons and an injector while gas gets cast rods, lower compression pistons and a spark plug.

I don't know specifically in this case.

 

[Truck Shop]

Forged crank.

Continental TMD-20 Diesel Engine, any good?

Not really sure what the question is, yes changing the hydraulic oil is as easy as remove plug and catch it in a tub of some kind. Not sure on this 1835 but most of the 1845's have a spin-on hydraulic filter near the back in the engine compartment over to the right side. Screw the old one off...

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[Welder Dave]

It could have been designed as a diesel and they offered a gasoline version as an option. Similar to the 3 cylinder Perkins. A heavy duty block for gas engine versions.