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He’s also right about it being a pretty quick job if you have the parts. You can sell the motor if you like, but it’s not really that much work to convert it. With what you have already done to it, most of your work is already complete.
-Ben
you are right on most accounts but i have been a tinkerer all my life and understand the number one rule of it. there is always something else. I can imagine that water line being a son of a gun to get out after almost 60 years. I am also a firm believer in if it aint broke, dont fix it. (most times at least 😉
and at this point i have to wonder how much money i can actually spend. I already am farther in than i wish to be honestly. I need a faster engine this summer and wasnt looking for a project. quick edit: this engine was serviced 3 years ago. new gear oil, carb kit. it didnt even looked like it was run at all after service. there was just a little bit of ether build up from the guys kid trying to start it with just starter fluid and a gas rag…lol
She is a swell motor, really dont want to sell her. but i need a bigger engine if the family is tagging along.