Peter Zimmermann |
03-23-2009 03:43 PM |
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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
(Post 4562892)
Please comment about the G50? What should I look for when presented with a potential candidate? I know there are some updates recommended for the G50. Should I look for these or is it something that can easily be done afterwards?
After what's happened with my 915 I'm inclined to have the G50 opened up and inspected by a trans specialist before I part with any money. I know that's probably not necessary with a G50 but it can't hurt.
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Now you got me! When I sold my shop to Marc in '99 we had not even considered doing a 915 to G 50 conversion - all of the 915s were easily fixed, and it was still a relatively inexpensive (usually less than $2500, sometimes only $1600-1800) that we did regularly. As you do homework on this job keep in touch and I'll comment on the different aspects. The "upgrades" that you've heard about are primarily linkage and throw out bearing fork related, I don't think that anything internal is required.
After you put your 915 together you will probably get some R&P noise, hopefully it will last long enough to get you on your way to the conversion.
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