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Message started by hemptasia on 12/04/08 at 09:19:29

Title: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by hemptasia on 12/04/08 at 09:19:29

First let me say hello I am new to the site. I have really enjoyed reading and learning much about the Savage.

I have recently come into possession of a basket case. The Engine was run hard with low oil and according to a mechanic that looked at it said the cam and a rocker arm needed to be replaced. However upon looking at it myself I noticed wear on the head as well. So my question to all you experts out there is should I try and rebuild the top end or I have found a used engine for $500. Additional info is my bike is the '87 savage and the used engine will come out of another '87.

Thanks for taking the time to look, and hopefully respond.

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/04/08 at 11:06:37

If the top end was low on oil, the cam journals in the head are damaged. No fixin that.

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by hemptasia on 12/04/08 at 11:48:32

The cam isn't even there with the parts. So it is gone. Not sure what to call it but I believe where the cam journals rest on the head that is where I see the additional damage. So it sounds like it might be best to pick up this used engine?

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by verslagen1 on 12/04/08 at 11:52:19

Where are you?

If you buy just a top end, make sure to buy the head and head cover as a unit. The cam journals are line bored as a unit.

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by hemptasia on 12/04/08 at 11:57:38

I am in Utah and finding used parts is proving a bit of a challenge.

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by verslagen1 on 12/04/08 at 12:20:51

checkout the map in the cafe.

maybe strangeling has some good words for you.

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by drums1 on 01/02/09 at 17:09:07

Personally, I would get the used engine. You're gonna pay upwards of 500 for the top end anyway, why not get the whole thing? Mix and match to make the best whole, and then you have spare parts for other stuff.

Title: Re: Used Engine or Rebuild
Post by T Mack 1 on 01/03/09 at 17:07:22

I paid $200 for a complete used head assembly here on the east side of PA.

Call around to the motorcyle salvage yards. Also, sometimes you can ask them to locate one for you. A lot of them have a network on contacts......