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Re: [T3] 1500 rebuild


10/22/2002 2:47:56 PM, "Magnia, Martin" <martin.magnia@adidasus.com> wrote:
>Anyone know where i can find replacement P/C 's? these are 83mm correct? the
>1600 is a 85 right ?

1600 is 85.5, 1500 is 83 ... but you're basically right. =)

>I called down to Bill and Steve's , and they had no idea what i was talking
>about , they said that all T3 motors used the 85mm (1600)P/C...come on now
>tell me this isn't true.

There was a 1500 T3.  What they told you at B&S is full of BS ... I wonder if 
you got ahold of a rookie answering the phone when you called. =)

>What are my options with this motor? if i do make a 1600/ 1641 out of it can
>the single side draft work still? Or is it limited?
>Does the case require machine work to get the larger P/C installed?

I Am Not An Expert, but I'd imagine that the biggest limiting factor is going 
to be the manifold and singleport heads.  Heck, the T1 1600 singleport was fed
with a 30PICT carb. =)  The 85.5 barrels will fit the heads&case without any 
machining ... and honestly, unless you're worried about absolute 100% authenticity,
I'd say just go for the 85.5 bore.  The only people who'll know the difference are
1) you, 2) anyone you tell, and 3) whoever tears down the engine next.

>Or can i hone the cylinders and use a over sized ring set?

I think you'll have an easier time finding 83mm P/Cs than oversized rings. =)





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