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Bought a 2+L Mystery Engine, what's would you do next . |
Literati914 |
Apr 2 2018, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,428 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I picked up a complete 2.0+ engine today, came with all sheetmetal, alt, starter, fan, twin Italian 40 IDF carbs, etc. The seller got it second hand from a disabled N. Texas guy who'd crashed his 'real nice orange 914 with spoilers'...he remembered that it was built in Ft. Worth TX and said that it was over-bored but could not remember the details - said "it was built to a 2 point something" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . Said the PO seemed honest and assured him that it was a fast, strong engine. It has a GA engine number. He was asking $700 for everything and I figured at the very least it was a descent price for a 2.0L + dual 40IDF webbers, so I bought it. I've asked some locals if they knew anything about it and none did.
Whats the general concensus, just do a leak down test, compression test and use it if within spec... or break it down and start taking measurement? |
Literati914 |
Apr 19 2018, 10:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,428 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I bought a 2L "mystery" engine with dual Weber carbs as well. ... When I took it apart, I found out the pistons were already 96mm and have the dished pistons like the OP. Wow! someone else with dished 96's !! They do exist ! I thought I was in the twilight zone. I have not been able to locate any mention of them, much less a picture (so thanks for posting). Do you remember if yours have a the divit in the center? Doesn't matter I guess, just wondering. Yea, I guess I'll bolt mine back together and try to enjoy. Question though - cylinder honing: should I bother? I don't remember seeing crosshatching (kind of didn't pay close attention/in a hurry), I think there was some carbon build up on one of the cylinder walls. Can it be DIY'ed with the harbor freight hone that fits on a drill? if so... replace rings or re-use? Also, this engine certainly has some oil leaks. I'll be getting the viton seals for the tubes but I noticed the "head gasket" rings that fit between the cylinders and heads were kind of crappy, you could see an un-even seal on them (narrow area of carbon) on one side/edge. And they didn't seem absolutely round and their fits into the recess on the head were not perfect. Is that normal ? Is there a preferred replacement for these? Likewise, is there a similar seal used on the cylinder/block end? 'cause it's probably oilier at that junction.. |
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