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Is there any difference between a 72 and a 69
>1296 cc engine? Would the parts interchange between the two so the best
>parts of each could be combined to make one? Actually the marriage of the
>two can be beneficial the 69 bottom end is superior revving with the
>smaller crank journals. The Top of the 72 is higher compression. Also the
>little aluminum block over the crankshaft in the 72 can be put on the 69
>and it has three screws instead of one so that it does not leak as easily.
>I just combined the two and am very happy with the results. But you do not
>need to take my word for it check out this article.
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