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WTB Running 1600cc Complete Engine for 74 Superbug
cemspec - September 22nd, 2013 at 09:04 PM

Hi Guys just recently bought a 74 Superbug it was meant to have a complete engine but turned up with only a engine block in backseat and only 1 set of heads cracked! grrrr :(

So now have no motor does anyone have a complete 1600cc running motor in good working order for sale that is reasonably priced!

please send photos and engine no. all offers considered or PM me.

thanks


cemspec - September 23rd, 2013 at 07:28 AM

Maybe someone could recommend where I could buy a reconditioned motor in Sydney?


donn - September 23rd, 2013 at 07:36 AM

try these fellas for a reco
0249454811


cemspec - September 23rd, 2013 at 08:02 AM

thanks will ring today! not going to rush into it!


lohoon - September 23rd, 2013 at 08:57 AM

Pm sent, yesterday


1966 type 3 - September 23rd, 2013 at 12:45 PM

try Johan at Oz Tricks on the central coast as he buys beetles for the IRs and sells the motors cheap I got my last motor from him and it a ripper some times he may have more then 1 to choose from


scot70wagon - September 23rd, 2013 at 12:58 PM

try oz trikes, oz tricks might be hard to find:lol:


cemspec - September 23rd, 2013 at 01:32 PM

Thanks guys rang both the two recommendations so far and neither could help me at the moment so still looking!


ltonk2 - September 23rd, 2013 at 02:34 PM

This might be a dressed up turd however it looks ok. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/valley-heights/engine-engine-parts-transmissio...


ltonk2 - September 23rd, 2013 at 02:35 PM

or this one near Newcastle.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/abermain/engine-engine-parts-transmission/volk...


sgetty - September 24th, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Im looking at going down the same track and second hand motors are such a gamble.


scot70wagon - September 24th, 2013 at 12:15 PM

that one near newcastle is a 1500 . you can move the crank back and forward about 1/2 an inch. not a good one.


cemspec - September 24th, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ltonk2
This might be a dressed up turd however it looks ok. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/valley-heights/engine-engine-parts-transmissio...


yes it is just been made look pretty but nothing done to it! worried whats going on inside when opened up with heads etc


cemspec - September 24th, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by scot70wagon
that one near newcastle is a 1500 . you can move the crank back and forward about 1/2 an inch. not a good one.


thats good to know ill give that one a miss as well!thanks


lovinbronx - September 26th, 2013 at 08:38 AM

May be a long shot but try W& M Motors in Vic on 03 94654 3357 ask for Wolfgang great, honest bloke who always has some motors available if you are happy to get it freighted to you

Dan


cemspec - September 26th, 2013 at 08:45 AM

Thanks for all yr help with motor suggestions I did act on all of them and have now put a deposit on one and pick it up on Saturday! :-)


pogo - September 26th, 2013 at 04:48 PM

Get a second hand one, change oil, tune up, drive