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May 31, 2016 at 12:08 am
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by fleetwin
Well, the 62 model has a thermostat and needle bearings on the big rod ends. I would definitely purchase the 62 5.5 if it is in decent cosmetic/mechanical condition….
Fleetwin, the motor is in very nice cosmetic condition but is actually seized, talking to the owner he has said I can have it for free…
Certainly a good project for myself to try and get it running again… 😎
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I like the 1956 model, myself. The shrouding is a lot tougher and and there is better quality parts on it as well.
The needle bearing rod ends, is the ONLY improvement the later model has. That can be changed too
The needle bearing rod ends, is the ONLY improvement the later model has. That can be changed too
It is certainly a double edged sword as I certainly do prefer the styling and the metal shrouds of the 1956, but I am not able to source one here down under for less that $1200 AUD (approx. $865 USD), but if I choose I can get a 1962.
Room for thought
Cheers
BP