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RufusTheDufus · 01-20-08, 08:09 AM

I actually have an extra turbo 3B engine that only has 40k kms on it. (It used to be Lumpy's.) I also have an HJ45 Troopy on the way from New Zealand with a tired 2H in it. My plan was to put the rebuilt engine into the HJ but I think I'll end up tossing it in the BJ. Then I'll rebuild the BJ's motor for the HJ. (Does this make any sense?)

The HJ is more of a long term project. It doesn't need an engine for a while. The BJ is something we plan to use this summer for a cross country trip lasting 8 - 10 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about reliability issues. Since I have a spare fresh engine I might as well make use of it.

01-20-08, 08:09 AM	#12
RufusTheDufus IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 286	I actually have an extra turbo 3B engine that only has 40k kms on it. (It used to be Lumpy's.) I also have an HJ45 Troopy on the way from New Zealand with a tired 2H in it. My plan was to put the rebuilt engine into the HJ but I think I'll end up tossing it in the BJ. Then I'll rebuild the BJ's motor for the HJ. (Does this make any sense?) The HJ is more of a long term project. It doesn't need an engine for a while. The BJ is something we plan to use this summer for a cross country trip lasting 8 - 10 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about reliability issues. Since I have a spare fresh engine I might as well make use of it.