Re: [T3] will a '68 eng. work in a '63?

[Ben Doughney <ben_d@clear.net.nz>]

<x-flowed>On 03/03/2004, at 2:48 PM, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> Yes, you'll need to convert the heads over to use a single carb as the 
> engine
> bay is smaller (or you'll have to modify the cooling tin and run 
> without an
> air cleaner with duals), and the cooling tin swapped for the smaller 
> engine
> bay. You've already mentioned the obvious items that need to be 
> swapped.

I have seen a bug dual port manifold adapted to work with the 32PHN 
single carb before. With a little work you could probably make it a 
clean installation. Wasn't there a late 1600 engine available with a 
single carb (1600A or something?).

Ben Doughney

'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL
'65 1500N - Val
'70 411L Variant

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