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by DonW
Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Using R80 heads on 1000cc jugs-and update on DonW
Replies: 20
Views: 6557

Re: Using R80 heads on 1000cc jugs-and update on DonW

Update- I answered (with John Falconer's able assistance) my own original question this weekend- Using 800cc head gaskets on 1000cc barrels WILL NOT WORK. Piston will slam in to the edge of the smaller 800cc gasket. Also did a rough "volume" test on an 800cc head and a 1000cc head. Sitting...
by DonW
Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Using R80 heads on 1000cc jugs-and update on DonW
Replies: 20
Views: 6557

Re: Using R80 heads on 1000cc jugs-and update on DonW

Thanks All, I'm stalled on this but may get back to it this weekend. Here are a few points- (Yes, thanks gspd for your earlier email. Always good advice. Unfortunately, with the changeover to the new phorum, I can't retrieve any of my old messages...) I'm pretty sure the modern (post '81) 800cc and ...
by DonW
Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Using R80 heads on 1000cc jugs-and update on DonW
Replies: 20
Views: 6557

Using R80 heads on 1000cc jugs-and update on DonW

First off- what a treat to have this site up and running. I've been on and off over the years (maybe 8-9 years), and it's been a great resource. I even think I've been able to contribute a few times. My question this time is about the rumored possibility of using 800cc heads on 1000cc jugs. On the y...