[tcb] Re: T1/2 case
- From: "Eric Woodall" <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:41:07 -0600 (CST)
The cost for a New magnesium case is ~$350-$375.
> New I don't know. I will have to see what I have before putting a price on
> it, probably around $100.00 for a good used one not needing a line bore.
>
> Stephen Brannan <ozarkcycleworks@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: What would a universal
> case cost?
>
> Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Universal cases do have the
> hole for the dipstick, they also have the threaded holes for the cross
> mount.
>
> Stephen Brannan <ozarkcycleworks@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I don't know if I've
> ever seen a universal case. Does it have the hole for the T3 dipstick
> fill tube, or does it need drilled out? Thanks.
>
> Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I will try to get to the
> store room this weekend and see what I have. I will let you know. If I
> don't have an actual type 3 case, do you want a universal case?
>
> Stephen Brannan <ozarkcycleworks@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Long sob story short:
> I paid $2100 to a local shop (ReVolks) to build me a super reliable daily
> driver motor for my squareback. They failed to inform me that the case
> was total junk and built the motor anyway. The engine went 10 miles and
> spun a bearing. Upon dissasembly, I discovered many problems. The work
> was beyond bad. The oil pickup tube was not attached, mismatched old
> spark plugs, missing peices found elsewhere in the engine compartment,
> hacked incorrect gaskets, missing teeth on the "new" cam gear, broken cam
> bearing saddle, etc. Jeff Hamilton at the shop blames me for abusing a
> motor he built only ten miles ago. My lawyer said I didn't have good
> enough documentation to go to court. So I am rebuilding it myself. I had
> the crank turned with new bearings and rods, but no case. I now have
> everything to go inside. The cranks bearings I have are for a case align
> bored 1mm. Oh yeah I also bought the car
> through this shop and saw them forging the Bill of Sale. Yes I was
> stupid and ignorant for trusting them. Sorry it turned into a rant.
> Thanks.
>
> Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Have not had the chance to
> look. What exactly are you needing??
>
> Stephen Brannan <ozarkcycleworks@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Did you get a chance
> to see what you had Mark? Thanks.
>
> Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Good that you got it fixed.
> Now you can make BulliGras with Denis.
>
> Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Mark, got mine fixed,
> Stephen is in need of a T3 case though. I will let you
> guys discuss...
>
>
>>From: Mark Sawyer
>>Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [tcb] Re: T1/2 case
>>Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:45:17 -0800 (PST)
>>
>>I might have a type3/universal case somewhere in the store rooms, I will
>>have to go check.
>>
>> What is wrong with the T3 case? Does it need align bored? Could it be
>>fixed with machining? I have everything but a case for my squareback.
>>
>>Brian Denning wrote: if i infact do need it
>>(won't know till tonight) i would just need the case.
>>
>>
>> >From: Mark Sawyer
>> >Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >Subject: [tcb] Re: T1/2 case
>> >Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:51:55 -0800 (PST)
>> >
>> >I have 4 or 5 spare cases sitting in my store room. I know one of them
>>came
>> >out of a 71 bay camper. It was running, it just smoked a lot. If your
>> >interested. maybe Denis could bring back north if he comes down for
>> Bulli
>> >Gras. Do you need the full long block or just the case?
>> >
>> >Brian Denning wrote: just testing the waters
>> >for a just in case thing, does anyone have an early
>> >bay case that is good and wouldn't need align boring? i am having some
>> >major
>> >issues right now and might need a new one. just let me know if you
>> do...a
>> >T3
>> >case would work as well, that is what mine is.
>> >
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