Type I engine in a Type III

[Ccino]

Im 17 and i want my first car to be a Type III. My buddy has a couple Type I engines for me if need be. Is the type I engine compatible with
the Type III? He said it can be done but i just want to make sure... Thx

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you can do it. it may over heat because there is no air going to it.

[Ccino]

thats all? maybe that problem could be fixed with a luvered hatch or something that raises the hatch alil

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that what i would do.

[notchboy]

Its a bad idea to put a T1 in a T3. As stated it wont get air right. You would have to re-egineer the coolng. Hold out for a T3 motor. Or get the T1 motor-sell it then get a T3 motor. You will be happier in the long run.
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Or get the proper T3-specific parts (cooling tin, fan housing, etc.), strip the T1 engine, and put the T3 parts on it. Except for the oil filler, the engines are pretty much the same in the long block sense (or is that short block?...I get the two mixed up).

What model of T3 do you have?
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FAQ

Q. Can I put a Type 1 (upright) motor in my Type 3?
A. Yes, it fits as the Type 1 and Type 3 motors are basically the same. However, your cooling will be seriously affected. The Type 1 engine is designed for a sealed engine compartment while the Type 3 is not. For best results and long engine life, you would have to completely seal off the engine compartment with custom tin, as well as provide a way for fresh air to enter. That work, combined with the increased noise and loss of the rear trunk area, make using a Type 1 engine a poor idea.

save up and do it the correct way.
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[JSMskater]

get a t1 engine from your friend. strip it down to the long block, and sell off the carb, gen or alt, fan shroud, tin, all that jazz. keep the fuel pump and distributor. you can even sell off the crank pulley.

then with the money you made, buy a used set of t3 tins and the fan and fan shroud. paint them yourself. with the money you saved take the long block and get the holes made in the case for mounting the rear hanger mustache(if its a late model) and then re-assemble the motor using the t3 parts. look for a complete FI system or a stock set of 32pdsit carbs. you can use weber 34's, but they dont work as well IMO.

DO NOT USE the t1 motor as is. its not a good idea.
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[SquareTone]

I say go for it.

The quicker we get all of the surplus T1 engines burned up the quicker we can quit getting this question.
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[Air-Cooled Head]

This question comes up frequently enough that there should be a sticky,
similar to this one for the Late Model/Super forum.
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[EverettB]

This thread has been added to the FAQ at the top of the Type 3 section.

If there is anything else that should be added at any time, just PM me with a link.
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Pretty obvious the OP didn't bother to read the FAQs
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