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[KeefyB]

Originally posted by fil2
Got a major engine issue.....got to find a new bottom end aka new engine or season is over....cant really afford it but cant afford not too...??

Major F****D off today........and will be visiting the guy i bought bike from.


I've found the problem. Unfortunately, it's not pretty.
At some point it's been repaired for a similar problem................by welding the fookin' flywheel to the crank!!!!!!!!
The weld has failed and took the keyway out for the alternator.
Not what you wanted to hear, I know, but there's no real solution other than to try and get another bottom end.


Phil

Aargh noo!
Ive said it before,and I'll say it again,there are some *****ters out there.
Gutted for you,hope you get sorted soon.

[Fordie]

Well , what a complete bummer the worst possible news after preping the bike up and making it look good with decals,fairings,tyres,exhaust etc then "testing out at Donny Fil get this, but just like the big man Arnie says " Ill be back"
Im sure we/he will be on the grid if we get Plan b working Helps with the typical DSC support shown .Regard 4D

[fil2]

Thanks for all the support guys it is really appreciatted.

I have a few options in the fire....time is the issue as well as the funds.

my first option is not so bad found a bottom end ( unsure to the quality due to the top end being destroyed ) thanks to Chrisp for the heads up...will try this option first

option 2 ..complete engine and alternator from ooop north " the expensive option " lol 450 quid jobbie.............( engine plus alternator )

i have contacted almost everyone that has a 600 engine and the best price i have been offered is 350 quid and the worst 450 quid...the ebay 600 engine listed is 400+...........never realised the market for 600 ducati engines was so strong......................

will just have to wait and see what happens next......................

cheers guys.

Phil

[multi600]

You could try this number. The guy had one on ebay I don't know if he sold it but I spoke to him and he said £350.00 would buy it (29,000 miles). I was going to buy it to fit the big bore kit as I thought me engine was too late a model. Turns out mine is ok so give him a ring he may still have it 07747747707. best of luck

[Edited on 11-3-2005 by multi600]

[chris.p]

Originally posted by fil2
I have a few options in the fire....time is the issue as well as the funds.

my first option is not so bad found a bottom end ( unsure to the quality due to the top end being destroyed ) thanks to Chrisp for the heads up...will try this option first

Phil

Glad to have been of help, was just pure chance I popped in to 1st Call Salvage in norwich to see John about some bits & saw the motor sat in a corner, was only when I got back yesterday that I saw your post. Hope it gets you back into the fray.


Chris.

[Rattler]

Don't know if this helps;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...9912 700&rd=1