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dasmq
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Hi

I have pulled out my daughters motor ( blown Head) after purchasing a motor and gearbox(500) to find out that it is a F8 on removing her engine.

I have two Questions 1 Are the heads interchangeable and what size bore is a 800?
2 Is there any way of identerfying the 4spd from a 5 spd as I might have a 5 spd already?

Any help would be apreciated.

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Brayden
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A 5 speed box will be identifiable by the fact that it looks nothing like a 4 speed box, requires custom driveshafts, and has an extra gear. :P

The F5A and F8B heads are not interchangeable, as the F8B has larger valves. Not sure on the bore sizes, I'll have to consult my workshop manual.
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oil and water passages are different too.
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Colin wrote:oil and water passages are different too.
That never ceases to amaze me given how similar the engines are in their overall design and construction... :)

Brayden wrote:A 5 speed box will be identifiable by the fact that it looks nothing like a 4 speed box, requires custom driveshafts, and has an extra gear.
It requires a custom machined adaptor for the flywheel housing too, doesn't it... (?)
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