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On Tue, 2002-10-22 at 16:47, Magnia, Martin wrote: > Ok- subject... > > So i am in the process of picking up a 63 notch with a 1500 single side > draft carb. > > I am contemplating tearing into the motor as soon as i get it home, here are > my questions.. > > Anyone know where i can find replacement P/C 's? these are 83mm correct? the > 1600 is a 85 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. > > 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? > > Or can i hone the cylinders and use a over sized ring set? > Actually, they were 82.95mm bore, for a 1500cc engine, and 85.45 for a 1600cc. The 1500's should still be available. One thing to remember, is your case was designed for the 1500. If you go to 1600, be sure to insert the head studs. They won't hold in that older case. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/