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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: Chris on October 18, 2004, 09:06:10 PM

Title: Price Question
Post by: Chris on October 18, 2004, 09:06:10 PM

What is a complete 1600 DP with dual carbs, probably kadrons, completely rebuilt and then with about a month of running in a bus, then sat for 14 years worth?

I have struck a bit of deal to pick it up in trade for some labour, and dont want to be working it off for years!

Thanks.

Chris.

Title: Price Question
Post by: James Buchan on October 18, 2004, 09:10:33 PM

I'd guess around 500 - if it turns freely and is a \"fresh\" rebuild. Do you know the guy that has it? Who rebuilt it? You'll likely have to do some minor stuff to it prior to firing it up so look at having some costs added there.

Things like oil (obviously) Plugs,wires,cap,rotor - basically I would give it a full tune up (might not be needed but for peace of mind)

Title: Price Question
Post by: Chris on October 18, 2004, 09:11:52 PM

yeah its basically a family friend, I want to tear it down to inspect it anyway so I will do all the usual as well.......

Title: Price Question
Post by: James Buchan on October 18, 2004, 09:13:13 PM

If it's fresh it shouldn't need a tear down unless it has seized due to not being stored correctly.

Title: Price Question
Post by: Needles on October 19, 2004, 06:37:45 AM

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and dont want to be working it off for years!

 

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Title: Price Question
Post by: dannyboy on October 19, 2004, 01:03:30 PM

even if its fresh i would still tear it down to get some oil in all the right place