[T3] Engine Rebuild Options

[JaransonT3@aol.com]

Now that I am having to drive my 66 Squareback on a daily basis, rebuilding 
the engine in her will be difficult.  I want to end up with a stock 1600 with 
dual 32 PDSIT carbs.  I will be keeping her 6 volt, but would like to upgrade 
to a CW crank and full flow oiling with a filter.  These are the options I am 
considering.  

Option One:  Take the 1600 Dual Port long block from my '71 FI Fasty and 
rebuild it and then take all of the periperals from my current engine and 
bolt them up.  Should be able to do the change over a weekend this way.  Main 
concern is with the heads.  I have single port heads and mainfolds in the 
Square now.  Are dual port manifolds available for the 32 PDSITs?  Anyone 
have a pair?  I, of course, then have to worry about an engine for the Fasty, 
but it is years from being on the road and have always planned a 2.0L plus 
Darkside motor for Jane anyway.  Any other concerns with this approach?  

Option Two:  Find a cheap rebuildable engine at the Michigan Buggy Builders 
show at the end of March.  What should I look for as a core to best meet my 
goal at the end of this project?  I am sure T1 engines will be the norm at 
this show, but should I limit myself to T3 engines due to the oil filler.  
Remember that this is a 66 so the rear engine mount bar is not a factor.

Option Three:  Other bright ideas from all of you........

Thanks for the input.
Later,
John Jaranson
'71 FI Auto Fasty (Jane)
'66 Squareback (???)
About Half A Late Square (Organ Donor)
http://hometown.aol.com/jaransonT3

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