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| Robroe |
 Aug 27 2023, 06:20 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 10-August 21 From: Wenatchee, WA Member No.: 25,793 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Bought a 80% done project. 1.7 engine has been rebuilt and lots of new goodies installed. However I don’t know what heads, and internals were installed. Engine has never had oil in it and looks like jewelry with dual Weber 44s, new heads and powder coated tins. I’m on a quest to learn what I can about this new engine. Other than the carbs, only other info I’ve found is a number 850910 stamped on the heads next to an intake port. Any recommendations on how to learn what I have without taking everything apart?
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| r_towle |
Aug 28 2023, 07:27 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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The nice part here with both of you guys and your engines is that there are very few options out there for your average builder.
Before you pull the head, measure the camshaft with a dial indicator on the top of the head and a degree wheel on the crankshaft. Before you go further…post here and probably the samba. Call Elgin. You will find the motor uses one of maybe 5 camshafts available Then once you solve that…. Pull heads and measure bore and stroke Measure intake and exhaust valves Put it back together. Check oil pump, post pics to be advised if it’s a good one ( you want a good one) Carbs… A whole different set of threads here which we will all help you with…. Once you know what engine you have |
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Robroe 73 1.7 Project Aug 27 2023, 06:20 PM
windforfun Is the engine in the car & hooked up to everyt... Aug 27 2023, 07:27 PM r_towle If the engine has never been started, google searc... Aug 27 2023, 09:56 PM technicalninja Carbs are WAY oversized for a 1.7.
Someone should... Aug 27 2023, 10:44 PM Robroe Thank you for your quick insights. This is my firs... Aug 28 2023, 01:49 PM
porschetub
Thank you for your quick insights. This is my fir... Aug 28 2023, 04:25 PM Karl R I have a similar situation. Someone put a lot of ... Aug 28 2023, 04:27 PM technicalninja If I had that OUT of the car, I'd chuck it up ... Aug 28 2023, 04:55 PM emerygt350 Dial indicator on the valve spring will tell you a... Aug 28 2023, 06:15 PM technicalninja You can completely pattern a cam out with nothing ... Aug 28 2023, 07:06 PM technicalninja Something that should be mentioned regarding check... Aug 28 2023, 08:10 PM |
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