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Re: 18V head on pre-18V motor?

To: "Scott Gardner" <gardner7@pilot.infi.net>, <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Subject: Re: 18V head on pre-18V motor?
From: "Mike Lishego" <mikesl@tartan.sapc.edu>
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 16:43:11 -0500

> > 
> You will also need to fit the pre-18v pistons, since the combustion 
> chambers of the 18V head are smaller than the old head.  If you used 
> the old pistons, you will probably end up with an unworkably high 
> compression ratio.
> Scott

Won't you also have to use the rocker assembly that works with the head?  I
know that some heads used an offset rocker stand while others used a
straight one.  I've seen both; it seems that the only difference is where
the oil galleries line up.  Am I correct in this assumption?

Michael S. Lishego


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