1750 E series engine required

[theorganist]

I am looking for a replacement 1750 engine or engine and gearbox for my Maxi. Does anyone have or know of one for sale?

 

I took it to the garage this afternoon and it is clear the engine is worn, it has used a sumpful of oil in 300 miles and is pushing out a lot of blue smoke when revved. I had not noticed it on the trip to Wales and back to be honest.

 

I can get it fitted cheaply!

 

Pete

[Lankytim]

I just sold two of them! The guy I sold one to may sell them on though. Hes in Shrewsbury. PM me if you want his number.

[Richard]

Are you/they sure it needs a new engine? It could be valve stem oil seals, which can usually be changed with the head in situ.

[theorganist]

Are you/they sure it needs a new engine? It could be valve stem oil seals, which can usually be changed with the head in situ.

 

I don't think it is, I had noticed a lack of power on the way home and there is quite a lot of bottom end noise! The top end sounded quite rattly, will try the long down hill and lifting throttle test but it sounds rough!

 

@LT - responded - cheers

[STUNO]

350 pounds

good engine running well,truck load of spares including block and head, very good body never welded

postage will be a bit extra though

There should be plenty a bit closer, so probably not really worth it!

[theorganist]

Thanks Stuno it is a little far sadly.

[mattblack]

If you buy another engine, unless it's in the car and you can hear it running you may end up with one that just as bad/worse than yours.

 

Would you not be better to have yours rebuilt?

[theorganist]

I think it will cost more to rebuild it, I was quoted £600 on an old allegro! I am about to enquire about one which is a known quantity.