Re: [T3] engine rebuild questions

[Steven Ayres <comwest@att.net>]

<x-flowed>BradM=> Pertronix electronic ignition ...  I was told the T3 distributor
=> is different ...

Yes, the carb-engine Type 3 distributors are lower-profile than the Type 
1s you're probably used to, but it's unlikely that you have this 
problem. To determine which distributor you have, check the part number 
on the side of the distributor case.

=> I am going to likely replace the carbs.  Mine need rebuilt, and I would
=> need new intakes as well

The stock carbs and single-port heads will probably give you more 
responsiveness and torque offroad.
But I know, big engine = good. <sigh>

=> Can I sell my old ones very easily?

Most likely you're already getting offers from other listmembers.

=> dual Kadrons.  Any concerns?

Overfueling. But you really needn't worry much about that, because your 
compromised cooling system will probably kill the motor before you 
notice the loss of power from cylinder scoring.

Seriously, you're taking on a substantial project just in getting the 
linkages right and the carbs tuned, leave alone the rest. I hope you're 
prepared for that. Most of these conversions are failures due to lack of 
attention to detail. Add the Type 1 body and you're in rough territory 
-- keeping a Type 3 cool in a buggy is *really* challenging.

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
'66 KG1600




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