In a message dated 2/22/01 12:46:35 PM Central Standard Time,
twalter@austin.rr.com writes:
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H20 is the forklift motor.
I am under the impression it is a near identical bolt on for
the R16 engine. Only difference is they fitted a single weak
valve spring on the H20 motor to keep the rev's below 1,500
rpm. I have yet to hear of a H20 having any problems reving
to a higher (6,000 rpm) limit in a roadster.
Where did you find the head? I'd recommend getting the compete
engine if possible. H20 uses the "stroked crank" and U20 rods
and pistons. Pretty nice, and torque, engine for the roadster.
Tom
datsunmike wrote:
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> Has anybody used an H20 head on the Roadster or know anything about them
and
> whether they can be used?
>
> Mike
>>
The H20 heads that I have seen all have been cast iron with a three bolt
goose neck at the t\stat housing. Walters is right on about the crank and
rods. The pistons on most fork lifts are for lower compression but if they
are doomed they can have valve reliefs machined to be used with the 2L head.
thus One will increase the comp ratio. One might also want to check the cc
of the fork lift head to be sure if it is the same as the r16 eng.
Respectectfully
Dennis
Lafox Auto
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