hi there guys im got a 54 oval im restoring ... but not to toatl standard , but mostly , im into to sure if u can put a 1400 big bore kit on to a 36 hp and change it over to 12 volt or should i go for a big engine like a 1600twin port .. any help would be much appreciate . by the way im in coffs harbour :thumb

it would be a LOT easier to cpnvert it to a 1600 - and cheaper

1600 twin ports are plentiful and cheap. Convert to 12 volts while you are at it.

Yeah - just wont be stock, but......................:jesus

Forget about doing anything to the 36hp engine.... you need a 68 on 12V 1500 engine... enough power to get u out of trouble and cheaper to maintain and convert into the 54.

You should replace the split case gearbox as well.

Talk with Kombi Kid who lives in Sawtell .....

What ^ said. I'm kinda restoring my 54 as well. I chose to run a 40HP engine which is still a 1200 but is the 'newer' design engine. This is handy if your insurance compnay is a titeass about mods. yeh, change ya gearbox to a later model as well - better taller final drive ratio for better cruising and it'll fit the later model engine without needing to grind out the bell housing...

[Edited on 11-10-2004 by oval TOFU]