Date:         Fri, 30 Jun 1995 15:50:21 -0400
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From:         "Chris Chubb" <cchubb@ida.org>
Subject:      Re: T-IV engines

> You've got me scratching my head.   There aren't any 1600cc Type IV engines.
>  And the Type IV requires a rear engine mount (it's about 100 pounds heavier
> than the engines having magnesium crankcases).

I know that the TIV engine is quite a bit different. But, By T-III engine
has a rear mount. Is the T-IV mount much different?

> If you have a Type IV installed it would be a 1700, 1800 or 2000, and yes,

I have a T-III installed right now, pancake with FI.

> with minor variations the Type IV bus engines will work in the 411's.  But
> the key word there is 'minor' -- if you're missing some of the bits it may
> render such a swap impossible, as the parts for some configurations are very
> difficult to find.
> 
> But if you have the 'normal' Type III installation, your engine is based on
> the Type I crankcase.  Installation of a Type IV engine calls for some 
heroic
> measures, such as changing the clutch and flywheel, fabricating a rear 
engine
> mount and so forth.

Now you are scaring me. I was kinda hoping that the flywheel and bellhousing
was very similar. And The rear mount bolted up in the same way.

The T-IV engines I am looking at are still in the busses they started
in, and I have the choice of three, up to 74, I think? What
year did the bus get 2000cc? So, parts should not be a problem,
unless they are worn out or sat too long.

Am I breathing too many gas fumes here????

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-- Chris Chubb (cchubb@ida.org) - (703)-845-2287 [Alexandria, VA, USA]
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