In article <3697333A.B857F77A(at)wisemaninsurance.com>, you wrote:
> Jarrid,
> Thanks for the reality check. I know an am biting off a large chuck. What I
> had in mind was getting the car back to as original as possible. My car
Yeah, so did I. It's the "as possible" part that needs watching.
> originally came with OD and and somewhere along the line the engine and tranny
> were swapped out for a Rapier engine. Runs good, but....
Sounds like my first Parts Car. 1494cc Rapier block with std pistons, anyone?
> I think I will take your advice though and slow down. I will probably but the
> engine available now and store it for later. There is a Series I engine, carbs,
> rad, manifold, Tranny and drive shaft currently available that is reported to be
> in good condition.
This is the smallest of the engines, BTW, only used for Series I. But,
the least desirable, so getting spares should be easy.
> When you say and OD is going to cost how much bucks are we talking.
Probably near a thou, after getting one worth fixing, and then fixing
it. I bought a gearbox/OD for $500 plus shipping. The gearbox was
near-perfect, but we're replacing seals anyway. The OD was good, but had
been almost-cooked, and the bill isn't quite in for making it right. ODs
get abused, having either their tailshaft bent (the one from my Parts
Car) or suffering oiling problems (not enough, too heavy, too slippery).
Some parts are not available anymore, like tailshafts. Patience may be
rewarded with a good find, otherwise it's $$$ and more patience.
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