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| willsy |
would this be wrongjust bought this on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...sPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=013 would it be wrong to change this into a marine engine as mm1's are quite small as the hole to put a engine in is only 8" by bout 2.5" |
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| Wallace |
Nice buy.
It wouldn't be wrong, just a bit of a hassle to make a marine engine out of it. Unless you did some serious modding. ie, remove the engine frame and set it up like a ME1. Heavier flywheel might be needed too? |
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| Mamodman123 |
Would have to mount the engine unit in a different place I suppose.
Up to you, you bought it, I don't tell anyone what to do with their engines 
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| tmuir |
AS said above, could be trouble sum to convert but its a common engine in well used condition, I don't think anyone would get upset if you modded it. You engine / money, do as you please just make sure you post your results here. 
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| willsy |
does anyone know what the standard pipe diameter is | ||
| tmuir |
I assume you mean the steam pipe. It is 1/8 inch and I'm pretty sure you can buy it from any of the big Mamod spares online shops or off ebay. |
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| Les |
As MM said, it is your engine to with as you wish.
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