[Ducati] 748 to 916 engine

[Mark Pollard]

Have you tried lapping compound and prussian blue to check it? Then 
install with green loctite.
Worked for me many times on different bikes.
Mark


Eric Ducdude wrote:
>>> The motor is the same except for the bore and stroke. A 748 
>>> converted to a
>>> 853 uses 94 mm pistons, same as 916. Have you considered doing an 
>>> 853 kit
>>> and not going for the 916 motor?
>>>
>>> try woundedduck.net and gothamcycles.com, both have used parts
>>>
>>> Gregg
>
> Thanks Greg,
>
> My 748 has the 855 kit on it now..My 97 748sp, engine has a damaged 
> crank shaft
> as the rotor has spun off the end and made a mess of the woodruff key 
> gully.
> So much so that even with new parts affixed it is not holding.  Other 
> then that
> the motor is fine with a 855 kit and a lot of go fast work by FBF 
> years ago...
> I live 4 mins walking from FBF but I do all the work on the bike now. 
> Cheaper and happier. :-)
>
> That said it seems to be that at $1410.00 for a new crank it would be 
> better
> to just get a new motor and part out the 97 mill.
>
>
> Thanks
> Eric
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