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| posted on February 22nd, 2005 at 07:13 AM |
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Twin port vs single port heads
I posted this yesterday bit it got deleated in the dramas with the fourm.
I am about to undertake a top end rebuild of my 1600 twin port motor. This motor will become the heart of my 15KVA 3 phase portable gen set.
But all the control gear for the manaofold and govenor are for a single port motor. In the rebuild I plan to use single port heads.
I understand there is a difference in stud lenght but other than that, is this a easy swap?.
When I purchase the single port heads how do I avoid the poorer quality Brazilian heads, and ensure I get quality.
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| posted on February 22nd, 2005 at 12:46 PM |
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Brazilian head quality is good, i have used a few sets of brazilian twin port heads and not had any problems. other than the studs its a straight
swap.
You are from Millthorpe?, I drove through there on the weekend, nice place, I have rellows there.
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| posted on February 22nd, 2005 at 01:41 PM |
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Brazilian head is good 
Have you considered rebuilt german single port heads?
Jon
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Brett
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| posted on February 23rd, 2005 at 06:32 AM |
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I had been told by an old guy that the brazilian gear was not up to quality, good to hear it is not a problem. I can now just shop around and find the
best deal for me.
Jon I am considering all options, I was just trying to get some more information so I was better prepared when I start to ring around the dealers.
Dan Millthorpe is great, bit cold in Winter, but I hate the heat and humidity and you can dress for the cold. Your rellows in town or on land.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2005 at 04:02 PM |
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Brett,
Some of the Brazillian stuff is not so good, but heads and most engine parts seem to be fine.
I have an Uncle who has a farm a mile out of town on the road to Orange, all my family come from around that area, I got married in Millthorpe, and
use to live on a farm at Spring hill before moving to Orange in the early 80's.
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| posted on February 24th, 2005 at 07:13 AM |
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Thanks Dave for the advice on Brazilian gear. I live between Millthorpe and Forest Reefs on a small farm. Small world.
Brett
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